Labour leader Chris Hipkins ‘absolutely certain’ he wasn’t told about McSkimming
Labour leader Chris Hipkins. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Labour leader Chris Hipkins says former Police Commissioner Andrew…
‘Anytime, anywhere’: Nicola Willis challenges Ruth Richardson to debate
Finance Minister Nicola Willis (left) has challenged her predecessor Ruth Richardson. Photo: RNZ/Reece Baker/Supplied Nicola Willis has challenged…
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi resolute on her return to Parliament
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi is returning to Parliament for the first time after being temporarily reinstated to Te Pāti Māori.…
Live: Firefighters battle to contain large blaze at Tongariro National Park
Firefighters are battling to contain a large fire at the Tongariro National Park. Fire and Emergency (FENZ) fears…
Two people missing after fire at Foxton Beach home
The blaze has been extinguished. Photo: Jimmy Ellingham / RNZ Two people are missing after a fire completely…
Tourists stunned at speed of Tongariro fire
The Tongariro blaze on Monday, 8 December 2025. Photo: Supplied / Volker and Jan Seipel Two German tourists…
Eliesa Katoa: NRL proposes two-year ban for officials who let injured player take the field
An injured Eliesa Katoa of Tonga is attended to by a trainer New Zealand Kiwis v Tonga XIII…
All Blacks to start 2026 in Christchurch as test venues confirmed
The All Blacks perform the haka against France. Photo: ActionPress The All Blacks will kick off the 2026…
Unpacking the Indian community’s tussle with non-vegetarian food at festivals
Photo: RNZ / Yiting Lin A debate over the inclusion of non-vegetarian food at cultural celebrations in recent…
Powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan’s northeast region
By Kantaro Komiya and Mariko Katsumura, Reuters Tsunami warnings flash on live TV coverage in Sapporo, in Japan’s…
Government to reveal Resource Management Act replacement
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (R) and RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi The government…
Paramount launches a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
By David Goldman, CNN Paramount went to Warner Bros with an offer. Photo: Fernando Gutierrez-Juarez / dpa Picture-Alliance…