Retailers, truckers back government’s simplified fuel rationing, Labour unconvinced
Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis visit a Singapore refinery on 4 May 2026. Photo: Supplied / Prime Minister’s…
Oriini Kaipara confirms loyalty to Te Pāti Māori after conflicting reports
Oriini Kaipara has confirmed her loyalty to Te Pāti Māori after conflicting statements were made to different media…
Xero founder Sir Rod Drury withdrawn from speakers event amid allegations
Xero founder Sir Rod Drury. Photo: supplied Xero founder Sir Rod Drury has been withdrawn from a list…
Hantavirus ‘contact’ case quarantined in Pitcairn after short transit in Tahiti
Hantavirus is typically spread by the inhalation of contaminated rodent droppings. Photo: AFP A hantavirus “contact” case has…
New Te Tai Tokerau Party may not be able to contest election under that name, Bishop says
Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi. (File photo) Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The new Te Tai Tokerau…
Afternoons for Tuesday 12 May 2026 Afternoons
1:10 Explainer: What are “nature credits” and why does NZ need them? Photo: YouTube screenshot This morning the…
Christchurch City Council refunded $250k after being overcharged for streetlights by Contact Energy
Contact has accepted it breached the code, and potentially faces a penalty of up to $200,000. Photo: RNZ…
The facility where a Kiwi caught in a hantavirus outbreak will quarantine
By Jasmine Hughes The Bullsbrook quarantine facility is one of three Centres for National Resilience built during Covid.…
New Caledonian freight vessel begins service to Vanuatu despite diplomatic row
New Caledonia’s freighter MV Karaka. Photo: Ministry of Trade and Commerce, Vanuatu Despite a trade-related controversy that erupted…
Xero chief apologises after days of disruptions for customers
Chief executive Sukhinder Singh Cassidy. Photo: Supplied/Xero The chief executive of accounting software company Xero has been forced…
Sir Graham Henry appointed All Blacks selector
Sir Graham Henry is back in the All Blacks’ fold as a selector. Photo: PHOTOSPORT Former All Blacks…
Rotuma Language Week celebrated in Aotearoa
A flag-raising ceremony to mark Rotuma Language Week has been held in Porirua, Wellington. 11 May 2026 Photo:…