Recent articles from publications based in New Zealand.
MAPAS review hasn't proven scheme isn't discrimination - Seymour
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·4 Sept 2026
ACT leader and Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour says a university medical programme that targets Māori and Pacific students is built on "racial discrimination", and a new review hasn't proven...
Politicians urged to listen, not 'dangle lollies' at Koroneihana
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·4 Sept 2026
Politicians arriving at Tūrangawaewae Marae are being urged to listen, as the third day of the annual Koroneihana celebrations gets underway.
SPCA issues new welfare standard after RNZ questions about so-called 'frankenchicken'
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·4 Sept 2026
The SPCA has issued a new voluntary standard for chicken welfare after questions from RNZ about fast-growing "frankenchickens".
Hospitality suffers as spending falls sharply in August
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·3 Sept 2026
Hospitality suffers as spending falls sharply in August Spending growth slowed in August, but travel, recreation and movie theatres remained bright spots as consumers pulled back on hospitality and...
Skilled migrant changes may shorten residency path for eligible master's graduates
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·3 Sept 2026
New Zealand master’s graduates may now have an accelerated path to residency after changes to the Skilled Migrant Category resident visa took effect last month.
Union calls for GP practice revamp: 'Let's try a different model'
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·3 Sept 2026
Two medical unions are calling for Health New Zealand to immediately begin employing specialist general practitioners to increase access in underserved areas.
Retailers warned against displaying images of suspected shoplifters
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·3 Sept 2026
Some Auckland business owners are displaying CCTV images of suspected shoplifters in stores or posting them on social media in a bid to identify suspects or deter theft.
Man accused of violent rampage in Auckland's Epsom named as Shalty Heta
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·3 Sept 2026
Man accused of violent rampage in Auckland's Epsom named as Shalty Heta The man accused of carrying out a violent rampage in the Auckland suburb of Epsom last month can now be named.
Party drug MDMA gets official approval as PTSD treatment
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·3 Sept 2026
Two New Zealand psychiatrists have been approved by MedSafe to prescribe and administer MDMA for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.
'Manufestos and wings': The new twist in this month's Bird of the Year competition
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·3 Sept 2026
'Manufestos and wings': The new twist in this month's Bird of the Year competition The country's politicians aren't the only ones gearing up for an election as Forest & Bird's 2026 Bird of the Year...
Gloria Steinem's most repeated quotes - and the ones she never penned
RNZ National·3 Sept 2026
Gloria Steinem's most repeated quotes - and the ones she never penned Gloria Steinem was a trailblazing figure in women's liberation with words and impact that echoed across the globe.
Auckland business confidence rebounds sharply, latest survey shows
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·3 Sept 2026
Auckland business confidence rebounds sharply, latest survey shows Auckland's businesses are feeling much more positive about the region's outlook with a sharp rebound in confidence over the past...
China seeks answers after citizen dies in ICE custody on Saipan
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·3 Sept 2026
China is seeking answers from the United States after a Chinese national died hours after being taken into US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody in the Commonwealth of the Northern...
Construction company fined nearly $40k for ignoring WorkSafe notice
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·3 Sept 2026
An Auckland construction company has been fined $38,500 for allowing workers to work at height while a prohibition notice was in place.
'About bloody time': Former student deplores years of inaction as Gloriavale school looks to be shut
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·3 Sept 2026
'About bloody time': Former student deplores years of inaction as Gloriavale school looks to be shut The possible closure of Gloriavle school came as a relief but feels like "the bare minimum"...
Push for long-term solar energy plans that survive elections
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·3 Sept 2026
The Sustainable Energy Association is pushing for a cross-party government plan for solar energy that will last longer than an electoral cycle.
'Appalling': Gloriavale school should've been shut down decades ago, barrister says
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·3 Sept 2026
A barrister representing Gloriavale leavers says the Christian community's school should've been shutdown decades ago.
Weather: Wind warning in place for Wellington, heavy rain for the South Island
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·3 Sept 2026
A strong wind warning is in place for the capital on Friday, while parts of the central and northern South Island are being drenched with heavy rain.
Uni student caught wearing smart glasses in exam
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·3 Sept 2026
A University of Auckland student has been caught wearing smart glasses in a test, raising concerns about how the new tech could be used by students to cheat.
'It's physically and mentally exhausting': Doctors challenge politicians on health reforms
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·3 Sept 2026
'It's physically and mentally exhausting': Doctors challenge politicians on health reforms Doctors say they're disheartened and exhausted by the current health system, as they challenge politicians...
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