WorkSafe making enquiries after young boy dies after getting off school van
‘The boy, who attended a school for children with special needs, died on Monday. Photo: RNZ/ Nick Monro…
Weather: Parts of South Island under heavy rain warning for long weekend
Orange warnings will be in place for Tasman, Buller, Westland and the Richmond Ranges. Photo: MetService/Screenshot MetService has…
New law allowing AI to make benefit decisions to modernise welfare system, government says
Social Development Minister Louise Upston said it would reduce delays, errors and unnecessary debt, while freeing up staff…
Black Foils to return to Sail GP next month after February crash
Members of the salvage team work to clear the wreckage following a collision between DS Automobiles SailGP Team…
How much more does it cost to insure an electric vehicle?
Buyers have been snapping up electric vehicles as the cost of fuel increased. Photo: Unsplash / Andrew Roberts…
Brendon McCullum urges England to ‘box smart’ like New Zealand
By Julian Guyer, AFP England’s captain Harry Brook (L) interacts with team head coach Brendon McCullum on March…
What scientists really think of this year’s Budget
The 2026 Budget was announced by the government on Thursday. Photo: RNZ/Liam K. Swiggs Scientists are lukewarm on…
Critics ask where targeted Māori funding is in Budget 2026
Critics are asking where the targeted Māori funding is in Budget 2026. Photo: RNZ/Liam K. Swiggs The Māori…
‘What needs protecting?’: Researcher questions purpose of English Language Bill
Parliament is considering a five-line piece of legislation to formally recognise English as an official language, alongside te…
‘Not another one’: Mayor, locals express frustration after crash on ‘notorious’ bridge
The truck had become wedged between the guard-rails on either side of the bridge. Photo: Supplied/Debbie Howell The…
Budget 2026: No money committed to meeting Paris Agreement pledges
No money was committed to Paris Agreement pledges in the 2026 Budget. Photo: RNZ/Liam K. Swiggs No money…
Government will have to front up to super cost, KiwiSaver providers say
KiwiSaver providers say retirement settings will have to be addressed at some point. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER…