Recent articles from publications based in New Zealand.
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa25 Aug 2026
A coroner has heard a pool where a toddler drowned in 2023 had failed multiple inspections. River Albert-Wihone had only recently turned one when he was found in the backyard pool at his family...
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa25 Aug 2026
A 'living room for the city': Nelson pub at risk of closure under council civic centre plans A popular Nelson pub in a 100-year-old former church could face closure under one of the city council's...
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa25 Aug 2026
A blanket of secrecy surrounds the death of an Auckland man after police sought an urgent ruling from a coroner to suppress all details of his identity.
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa25 Aug 2026
Why are we paying $50 for instant coffee? Instant coffee creeping past $50 for a jar is a symptom of wider pressure on coffee prices, economists say.
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa25 Aug 2026
Maori Pomeroy Farrell, a 17-year-old little-known aquatic diver, has put Fiji on the global map at the World Junior Diving Championships in Croatia.
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa25 Aug 2026
Shane Taurima will step down as kaihautū of Whakaata Māori at the end of this year. After leading the broadcaster for almost eight years, Taurima will take up a new role at Tū Atea as pou matua...
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa25 Aug 2026
Farmers believe rising pest numbers of deer, possums outpacing control efforts - survey A new survey shows farmers are struggling to get on top of rising pest animal numbers on their farms, despite...
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa25 Aug 2026
Wine industries of Australia and New Zealand are riding the wave of a global demand downturn, as cash-strapped and health-conscious shoppers buy less alcohol worldwide.
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa25 Aug 2026
Health NZ officials have met with North Shore Hospital emergency department (ED) nurses to discuss what the nurses are calling a crisis.
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa25 Aug 2026
Winter cold snaps led to the country hitting record electricity usage multiple times at the start of this month.
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa24 Aug 2026
No immediate changes to Samoa's international schedule amid ongoing dispute - World Rugby There will be no changes to Samoa's current international rugby schedule as discussions on the future...
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa24 Aug 2026
A toxicology professor says the best way to deal with people who may have been exposed to asbestos-contaminated play sand is through regularly funded GP check-ups.
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa24 Aug 2026
Originair is hoping for a lifeline from the government so it can continue direct flights between Wellington and Westport, as the regional airline grapples with high fuel costs.
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa24 Aug 2026
The Northern Mariana Islands' (CNMI) public school system is struggling to retain teachers as a worsening budget crunch forces it to leave vacancies unfilled and educators look elsewhere for more...
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa24 Aug 2026
Questions swirl after NZ church delegates' unlicensed whale-watching boat capsizes in Tonga Questions are swirling over how a boat carrying Anglican Church delegates, including New Zealanders...
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa24 Aug 2026
Twin brothers Tom and Reuben Allen went head-to-head for the first time on Friday when the Hawke's Bay Magpies beat the Manawatū Turbos.
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa24 Aug 2026
Auckland commuters may pay up to $6 a trip as congestion charge options revealed Auckland councillors will today confirm three options for charging commuters to drive in and out of the city during...
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa24 Aug 2026
Would you like to fall asleep to birdsong or relive the first time you heard your favourite band?
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa24 Aug 2026
The Mackenzie District mayor says public toilets are being left in shambles from tourists driving through and feels let down by the government after it shelved the possibility of bed taxes.
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa24 Aug 2026
A devotional music trend from India is finding an audience in New Zealand, with bhajan concerts drawing crowds looking for a night out free from alcohol and "regrets".
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