Andrew Bayly and the fight for Antarctica
Andrew Bayly went to Antarctica in 2012. Photo: Supplied Andrew Bayly still remembers the “visual assault” of Antarctica,…
Domestic violence experts warning of increase in abusive partners using tracking devices
Experts say there is an increase in abusive partners stalking their exes with small tracking devices. Photo: 123RF…
Scrapped light rail must become Auckland’s long-term transport plan, advocate says
An artists’ visualisation for Auckland Transport of light rail in Mt Roskill. Photo: Supplied / Auckland Transport A…
Parking hard to find as Boxing Day sales begin
Shoppers at Sylvia Park, Auckland, on Boxing Day 2025. Photo: Ke-Xin Li / RNZ Bargain hunters have started…
Jimmy Kimmel tells UK TV that ‘tyranny is booming’ in US
Jimmy Kimmel delivers Channel 4’s alternative to the monarch’s Christmas Day broadcast. Photo: Channel 4 American humourist Jimmy…
Bay of Plenty council urges summer swimmers to check Rotorua water safety
New signs warn lake users about the risk of toxic algal blooms. Photo: Trish Bailey As Kiwis head…
Paid firefighters to briefly strike on Boxing Day
Volunteer firefighters will respond to 111 calls during the strike hour. Photo: RNZ / Alexander Robertson Fire and…
Weather: Large hail, thunderstorms forecast across New Zealand
Several weather watches have been issued (file image). Photo: 123rf.com People should prepare for stormy, wet weather, as…
Rare Hector’s or Māui dolphin spotted in Northland prompts questions
By Penny Smith Scientists are asking people to watch out for any Māui or Hector’s dolphins spotted in…
Rockfall blocks state highway | RNZ News
File image. Photo: 123RF Rockfall has been causing disruption on the roads around Arthur’s Pass between Canterbury and…
Tucking in the Christmas spirit in Upper Hutt
Christmas lunch diners John Kiegan and Thelma Balthiejus. Photo: RNZ / Ellen O’Dwyer Since early Christmas morning, volunteers,…
Melbourne police investigate ‘Happy Chanukah’ car bombing
Emergency services were able to extinguish the fire and evacuate a nearby house on Thursday morning. Photo: ABC…