Bernice Marychurch killing: Kael Leona sentenced to 12 years
Kael Leona during his appearance in the High Court in Auckland on Wednesday. Photo: RNZ/FlinnBlackwell The man who…
‘Shame on Hollywood’: Cannes-winning writer rails at stance on Gaza
Member of the jury Scottish screenwriter Paul Laverty arrives on stage during the Opening Ceremony and the screening…
Everlee Wihongi case: Government officials confirm contact with US immigration over Kiwi’s detention
Everlee Wihongi. Photo: Supplied New Zealand consular staff in the US are talking to US Immigration and Customs…
Landslides result in more claims than any other natural hazard
A landslide on a Kingston street in Wellington, April 2026. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii The Natural Hazards…
Willis blames fuel crisis for reduced Budget savings, Seymour takes credit for lower operational spending
Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Finance Minister Nicola Willis says savings are reduced compared to previous Budgets because…
‘Practical change’ or ‘paradigm shift’? MPs debate conservation reform
DOC staff working on the rerouted section of the Motatapu Track. Photo: Supplied/DOC The Government says a new…
Birgit Brauer’s killer Michael Wallace to fight conviction through Criminal Case Review Commission
First published on Michael Scott Wallace is now eligible for parole after being imprisoned for the 2005 murder…
Scientists bring one of New Zealand’s rarest plants back from the brink
Craspedia argentia seedlings in their new home at Mahaka Katia Scientific Reserve. Photo: RNZ / Katie Todd One…
Growing up Māori in Gloriavale: loving and leaving the only community you know
At age 14, Valiant Overcomer climbed into the back of a truck as it drove out of Gloriavale…
Japan ‘robot wolves’ in high demand to scare off bears
Bears killed 13 people across Japan in 2025-2026, more than twice the previous high. Photo: AFP / Toru…
Ten little spotted kiwi transferred from Zealandia to Hawke’s Bay
The kiwi are being released into Cape Sanctuary’s 130-hectare enclosure. File photo. Photo: Kimberley Collins Ten little spotted…
How Annette Hall accidentally spent 20 years as ‘mum’ to Far North boaties
Annette Hall has been the voice of Far North Radio and Sea Rescue for the past 20 years.…