An ‘ordinary’ storm with extraordinary impacts: what made Wellington’s deluge so intense?
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Strong 7.4-magnitude quake hits off Japan, local tsunami warning issued
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck off Japan. Photo: Screenshot / USG A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan…
Big-name KiwiSaver providers face questions over returns
In recent years, some active fund managers have delivered returns up to half that of passive managers. Photo:…
‘Unbelievable loss’: Wellington regional councillor dies suddenly
Greater Wellington Regional Council deputy chair Adrienne Staples died on Sunday night. Photo: LDR People across the Wellington…
Live: Black Caps v Bangladesh – second one-dayer
Follow all the cricket action as the Black Caps take on Bangladesh in their second one day international…
Live Weather: State of emergency in Wellington as more rain arrives after floods, slips
Follow the latest with RNZ’s liveblog above. A state of emergency has been declared in the Wellington region…
Coroner grants order preventing naming mother and children killed in Hastings
A homicide investigation was launched, after the death of three people in Hastings. Photo: RNZ / Anusha Bradley…
‘Alarmist’ – Prime Minister criticises Shane Jones’ ‘butter chicken’ comments
The Prime Minister says comments from Shane Jones warning of a “butter chicken tsunami” coming to New Zealand…
Police search street, streams as man reported missing in Wellington storm
Photo: NZ Police/Supplied A search and rescue operation has been launched in Karori after a man was reported…
Horse meat pies back on the menu at Auckland bakery
Pakuranga Bakery manager Pho Bok with a tray full of lo’i hossi pies. Photo: RNZ Ross McNaughton Just…
Christchurch red zone ‘area of interest’ in search for missing woman Rowena Walker
Rowena Walker. Photo: Supplied Police are searching Christchurch’s Red Zone in relation to the disappearance of Rowena Walker.…
Auckland Transport appoints Stacey van der Putten as interim chief executive
Stacey van der Putten. Photo: RNZ / Rayssa Almeida Auckland Transport (AT) has appointed Stacey van der Putten…