Recent articles from publications based in New Zealand.
Dozens of academic papers have references made up by AI - research
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·9 Sept 2026
Dozens of academic papers have fake references in them that have been made up by AI, according to new research from the University of Auckland.
More women disclosing family violence to workplaces
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·9 Sept 2026
New research by Women's Refuge shows more women are disclosing that they are victims of family violence at work.
New Southland wind turbines already adding power to the grid
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·9 Sept 2026
The head of Mercury believes powers bills will eventually benefit from more projects like the Kaiwera Downs Wind Farm.
House prices won't be back to 2021 levels until 2030, major bank says
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·9 Sept 2026
Senior economist Mark Smith said, in the 30 years until 2020, New Zealand house prices had increased six-fold.
'Changed my life': Pedestrian still suffering eight years after being hit by scooter
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·9 Sept 2026
Eight years after he was hit by a person riding an e-scooter, Mark Smith still suffers daily pain that limits his ability to work.
Bribery, corruption and fraud allegations across driver licensing system investigated
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·9 Sept 2026
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is investigating allegations of bribery, corruption and fraud across the driver licensing system, RNZ can reveal.
Chris Hipkins says he's just getting warmed up as supporter questions lack of energy
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·9 Sept 2026
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has declared he's just getting warmed up, as some voters questioned why the energy he brought to a public meeting was not getting cut through outside it.
Is it worth fixing a home loan for longer?
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·9 Sept 2026
Home loan borrowers choosing the right term to fix for have a choice: take the cheaper short-term rate or lock in some certainty for longer, at a slightly higher price.
Water regulator tells Canterbury Regional Council long-term nitrate limits being considered
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·9 Sept 2026
Water regulator tells Canterbury Regional Council long-term nitrate limits being considered Almost a year on from the previous Canterbury Regional Council declaring a nitrate emergency, a new...
Waikato University wants millions in ratepayer subsidies for new medical school
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·9 Sept 2026
Waikato University wants millions in ratepayer subsidies for new medical school Waikato University is asking for millions of dollars in ratepayer subsidies for its new medical school, but one...
'There will be no turning back': Murder co-conspirator reveals details of Ellerslie homicide
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·9 Sept 2026
'There will be no turning back': Murder co-conspirator reveals details of Ellerslie homicide The details of a vicious attack on Auckland couple Fuk-Fu Joseph Kwok and his wife Mei Han Chong in...
University of Auckland announces review into sexual harassment complaints processes
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·9 Sept 2026
University of Auckland has announced an independent review into how it handles sexual harassment complaints.
Northern Maraians' Lee after US Open debut: 'I can compete at this level'
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·9 Sept 2026
Northern Mariana Islands tennis standout Carol Lee says her biggest takeaway from her US Open main-draw debut is knowing she can compete at Grand Slam level after pushing world No.
CNMI groups sue US over deep sea mining plan covering 67 million acres
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·9 Sept 2026
Two Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) groups have taken the United States federal government to court over its controversial plan to open more than 67 million acres of ocean...
Oceania's first Senior Women's Handball Championship throws off in Wellington
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·9 Sept 2026
Australia and Fiji will throw off the first-ever Oceanian Senior Women's Handball Championship at Wellington's Ākau Tangi Sports Centre on Thursday.
'Make them suffer': Murder co-conspirator gives evidence in Ellerslie homicide trial
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·9 Sept 2026
Why would a man agree to kill a couple he'd never met? That was what Crown prosecutors asked Shu Man Poon, who earlier pleaded guilty to the murders of an Auckland couple in 2023.
Power out in wake of Hawaii hurricane, but warnings lifted
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·9 Sept 2026
A reporter with Hawaii News Now has described a "wild" night as Hurricane Lowell passed by, with power out on Tuesday morning and some oceanfront houses destroyed.
Superette owner on the brink of bankruptcy after nine months of roadworks
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·9 Sept 2026
A Marewa business owner says nine months of roadworks have left him on the brink of bankruptcy. Hetal Shastri has owned the League Park Superette on Taradale Road, Marewa, for more than 10 years.
India tour attracts big crowds to Eden Park
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·9 Sept 2026
The Indian cricketers' tour of New Zealand is attracting fans, with Eden Park set for one of its biggest crowds for a number years.
People risking irreversible heart damage over concerns about busy emergency departments
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·9 Sept 2026
Heart doctors say some patients are delaying care and damaging their hearts because they are worried about busy emergency departments.
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