Waitangi Day 2026 in pictures: the waka, kapa haka and crowds
This year’s Waitangi commemorations have provided a platform for many diverse voices, for togetherness and disagreement, and for…
How Gisborne district councillors use social media to engage with constituents
From a millennial councillor with more than 30,000 followers on their personal social media account to those who…
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little says he will bring ‘catastrophic’ sewage failure to PM’s attention
Sewage can be seen on Wellington’s South Coast after a leak from the Moa Point wastewater plant. Photo:…
Inside the quiet war at Christchurch’s border: How Customs fights rising drug threats
First published on Customs officer and dog handler Hannah is on duty to meet the Singapore flight. Photo:…
French authorities sink tonnes of cocaine bound for Australia, then release suspects
By Kyle Evans and Richard Ewart, ABC French armed forces seized five tonnes of cocaine from a vessel,…
Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain’s guitar up for sale in auction of musical memorabilia
Guitars previously owned by Jerry Garcia, Prince, Kurt Cobain, David Gilmour, Eric Clapton and The Edge will be…
Gus Lamont’s grandparents ‘absolutely devastated’ by major crime declaration
By Stacey Pestrin, Thomas Kelsall and Will Hunter, ABC Four-year-old Gus Lamont has been missing since 27 September,…
‘Our kids are the atua of the space’: Papamīharo creates space for taitamariki at Waitangi
At Waitangi, Papamīharo stands out as an intentional space. Photo: Coco Lance / RNZ Pacific At Waitangi, Papamīharo…
FENZ warns of public risk as 18 calls received during strike
Fire crews dealt with two vegetation fires. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Fire and Emergency (FENZ) is warning…
Police launch investigation into ‘water-related’ Napier death
Westshore Beach, Napier Photo: Police are investigating the “water-related” death of a five-year-old boy in Napier, after recovering…
Mining sector says Taranaki seabed plan rejection ’embarrassing’
Taranaki seabed mining protest in 2025. Photo: RNZ / Emma Andrews A group representing the mining sector insists…
Could a rural equivalent of Tinder attract doctors?
Photo: 123RF The boss of a health organisation believes a rural equivalent of Tinder targeted at health professionals…