2025 confirmed as one of the hottest years on record
An ‘addiction’ to fossil fuels is driving climate change, the UN Secretary-General says – leading to ever-more severe…
Human remains found in garden in Wellington’s Ōwhiro Bay are centuries old
Photo: Human remains found in a garden on Wellington’s south coast are centuries old, according to police. RNZ…
Shane Jones labels critics of fisheries bill as ‘noisy voices’
Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has…
Trump orders ICE agents to airports amid crippling budget standoff
Passengers queue to go through security at New York’s LaGuardia airport on March 22, 2026. Photo: CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP…
Patient dies after ‘burnt out’ brain surgeon ignores advice from colleague
Photo: Unsplash / RNZ composite A brain surgeon who refused advice from his colleagues has been stood down…
Dog’s birthday video helps landlords win rental ruling against Lower Hutt couple
First published on A Facebook video about Rocky the dog confirmed to landlords that their tenants owned a…
Using your AI chatbot as a search engine? Be careful what you believe
By Kevin Veale* of Generative AI relies on huge bodies of text, from which it measures the odds…
Energy crisis: How to max your fuel efficiency when driving
Photo: RNZ / Quin Tauetau Explainer – With the Iran war leaving supply chains choked off, pain at…
Think the price of petrol is bad? Spare a thought for diesel drivers
Diesel is more expensive to make than petrol but the impact of fuel excise tax usually conceals this.…
UK and European visitors cancel trips to New Zealand amid Middle East conflict
The council’s chief executive Lynda Keene said while it was not good news, it was a relief that…
Rise in cocaine and meth use prompts call for ‘fundamental shift’ in policies
Executive Director of NZ Drug Foundation Sarah Helm. Photo: Supplied The New Zealand Drug foundation is calling for…
Misinformation being spread on fuel price app, but intentions unclear
Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro Thousands of people seeking to shave a few cents off petrol prices are…