‘That’s the nature of the Pacific. It’s a community. It’s a family’: Vishal Prasad on climate activism in 2025
By Jamie Tahana for RNZ Pacific Vishal Prasad (Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change) speaks to the press…
UK’s Prince William and son George continue Diana’s legacy with Christmas trip to homeless shelter
Prince William and his son George at The Passage, London. Photo: Kensington Palace The Prince of Wales and…
Haley Mullen’s tiny home scam that left a big dent in her victim’s pocket
First published on File image. Hamilton mum Haley Mullen was sentenced to four months’ home detention after defrauding…
Summer holiday finance lessons from dispute resolution schemes
the Banking Ombudsman and Financial Services Complaints Ltd (FSCL) say they see complaints about disputed or incorrect transactions,…
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says it would be better for council to run police
Auckland’s mayor Wayne Brown. Photo: MARIKA KHABAZI / RNZ Auckland’s mayor says it would be better if council…
New way to get nitrates out of wastewater found by Auckland scientists
A wastewater treatment plant in Akaroa. Photo: Supplied/Christchurch City Council University of Auckland researchers have discovered different microbes…
Australia falls silent, lights candles for Bondi Beach shooting victims
By Steven Trask for AFP Mourners attend the memorial held for the victims of the shooting at Bondi…
Man impersonating police accidentally pulls over mufti cop car
The 38-year-old man is due to appear in court on Christmas Eve. Photo: 123RF A man driving a…
Did New Zealand shortchange Samoa over HMNZS Manawanui wreck compensation?
Diesel fuel slicking out from the wreck of the HMNZS Manawanui, in late 2024, after the navy shift…
Football: Wellington Phoenix win for the third time this season
Wellington Phoenix celebrate a goal against Central Coast Mariners. Photo: Marty Melville/Photosport Wellington Phoenix are off the bottom…
Wheelchair user flies into space in world first
German aerospace and mechatronics engineer Michaela Benthaus at the European Space Agency. Photo: Handout/AFP A female engineer from…
The Ashes live: Australia v England – third test, day five
Photo: MB Media Australia have wrapped up an 82-run win over England on day five of the third…