Friend tried to save rafting companion trapped in water
The Mohaka River in Hawke’s Bay. Photo: 123RF Volunteer fire-fighter Alex Scarrow died days before Christmas rafting the…
Fees-free university scheme ‘didn’t achieve any goals’, Christopher Luxon says
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. (File photo) Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The fees-free university scheme did not achieve…
Dave Rennie’s Japan season extended as Kobe Steelers book top spot
Kobe Steelers coach Dave Rennie (L) and Ardie Savea. Photo: www.photosport.nz Incoming All Blacks coach Rennie and his…
Consumer test: Which butter tastes best?
Photo: Margaret Jaszowska for Unsplash When it comes to butter, paying more doesn’t necessarily pay off, a new…
FENZ turns down request to help US urban search and rescue teams
Emails seen by RNZ showed FENZ turned down the US State Department in March. Photo: RNZ/Marika Khabazi Fire…
Australians and New Zealander last to be evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
US passengers from the Dutch flagged hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius are transferred by boat to the industrial…
British paratroopers lead airdrop onto Tristan da Cunha for suspected hantavirus case
In a handout picture taken on May 9, 2026 and released by the British Ministry of Defence (MOD),…
Tax I paid in 1962 was meant to give me a pension. Where did that go? Ask Susan
RNZ’s money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions. Photo: RNZ Got questions? RNZ has launched a podcast, ‘No…
Buses refusing to take child not acceptable, Children’s Commissioner says
The Children’s Commissioner says it’s not right what happened to the student. Photo: Duoya Lu The Children’s Commissioner…
Consumer test: Which butter tastes best?
Photo: Margaret Jaszowska for Unsplash When it comes to butter, paying more doesn’t necessarily pay off, a new…
Bereaved parents want banks to stop alcohol sales to kids
Ben and Sarah Sims are calling for banks to block payments being made on children’s debit cards when…
High Court orders new hearing for ex-Samoa rugby prop Sakaria Taulafo facing deportation
First published on Sakaria Taulafo during a Wales vs Samoa Rugby World Cup match in 2011 at Waikato…