Recent articles from publications based in New Zealand.
'The leaders of today': Rangatahi see path laid by Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·4 Sept 2026
'The leaders of today': Rangatahi see path laid by Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po "Ko te rangatahi, ko rātou ngā rangatira o nāianei.
Coroner calls for mandatory reporting of drivers deemed unfit long term
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·4 Sept 2026
Coroner calls for mandatory reporting of drivers deemed unfit long term A coroner has called for mandatory reporting of people found unfit to drive for extended periods.
Mum calls for mandatory e-scooter helmets after crash leaves son with fractured pelvis and memory loss
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·4 Sept 2026
Mum calls for mandatory e-scooter helmets after crash leaves son with fractured pelvis and memory loss A collision with a ute while on his e-scooter left her son with a fractured pelvis, internal...
Rotorua Curtainbank's supply runs dry
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·4 Sept 2026
A dedicated crew of volunteers who have spent thousands of hours helping families in need by mending curtains are now turning to the public in an appeal for help.
New Zealand Transport Agency cuts road funding for some councils
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·4 Sept 2026
New Zealand Transport Agency cuts road funding for some councils The NZ Transport Agency is cutting the amount of funding it gives some councils to help with essential infrastructure, prompting...
The hidden costs of loyalty programmes
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·4 Sept 2026
Shoppers using loyalty programmes are benefiting retailers more than themselves, new research says.
'What's good for Māori is good for Tangata Moana': Pacific solidarity strong at Koroneihana
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·4 Sept 2026
'What's good for Māori is good for Tangata Moana': Pacific solidarity strong at Koroneihana More than friends, but whānau - that's the recurring message from Māori to Pacific people on the third...
UN human rights commissioner visit to West Papua on track, says Indonesia
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·4 Sept 2026
Indonesia's government has indicated that a visit by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to West Papua is on track.
Tibetan community shocked by devastation from Nepal flash flood
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·4 Sept 2026
New Zealand's Tibetan community said it was shocked to see the devastation caused by last week's catastrophic flash flood near the Nepal-China border.
Ellerslie homicide: Police told of murder plot but filed it away
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·4 Sept 2026
The man involved in a conspiracy to murder a landlord told police of a plot to "make them disappear forever".
New Zealand records third-warmest winter on record
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·4 Sept 2026
This winter was New Zealand's third-warmest since records began, the country's climate monitoring agency says.
MAPAS review hasn't proven scheme is 'clear case of racial discrimination' - Seymour
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·4 Sept 2026
MAPAS review hasn't proven scheme is 'clear case of racial discrimination' - Seymour ACT leader and Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour says a university medical programme that targets Māori and...
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.
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