Recent articles from publications based in New Zealand.
Collecting undersized shellfish still most common breach on Auckland coastlines
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·25d ago
The collection of undersized shellfish remains the most common violation on Auckland coastlines since a two-year ban came into force earlier this year.
Auckland mayor tells local government minister to 'butt out' of his council's democratic processes
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·25d ago
Auckland mayor tells local government minister to 'butt out' of his council's democratic processes Auckland mayor Wayne Brown is telling Local Government Minister Simon Watts to "butt out" of his...
Tairāwhiti floods: 'That paddock's usually just underwater now'
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·25d ago
Seven months after communities on Tairāwhiti's East Cape were hammered by a destructive summer storm, locals are facing new problems related to its aftermath.
Man killed in house fire should have been safe in own home, police say as pair found guilty of manslaughter
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·25d ago
Man killed in house fire should have been safe in own home, police say as pair found guilty of manslaughter A Hutt Valley man who died after a spate of arsons targeting the block of flats where he...
Police supporting families of New Zealanders missing in Nepal floods
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·25d ago
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade says police are supporting the families of five New Zealanders who remain missing after August's catastrophic flash flood at the Nepal-China border.
MPI investigating death of a young bull spraypainted and dumped by owner's gate
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·25d ago
MPI is investigating the death of a young bull dumped next to its owner's letterbox with obscenities spraypainted on its sides.
Wellington's Hnry Stadium to become one-time racetrack for motorsport stars
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·25d ago
Formula 1 stars, rally champions and Supercar winners are set to square off in January on a temporary track in Wellington's Cake Tin.
Police commissioner welcomes opportunity to meet with family to discuss Tom Phillips report
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·25d ago
Police commissioner welcomes opportunity to meet with family to discuss Tom Phillips report Government agencies have apologised to Tom Phillips' children for "significant failures" in the response...
Government should make AI training mandatory for all ministers and CEO's, expert says
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·25d ago
The next government should adopt 20 hours of mandatory AI training for all its ministers and chief executives, an AI expert says.
US think tank proposes military shift to Guam, CNMI and Pacific Islands
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·25d ago
A US foreign policy think tank is proposing a major shift in America's military strategy in Asia that would put Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and other Pacific islands at the centre of...
Woman told police she had Tom Phillips in her car in May 2023 - but officers were diverted
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·25d ago
Woman told police she had Tom Phillips in her car in May 2023 - but officers were diverted A credible sighting of Tom Phillips in May 2023 was not investigated properly by police as they were...
What's in a name? Spat over Chiefs moniker
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·25d ago
The NRL's new PNG franchise is facing a trademark hurdle, with New Zealand Rugby moving to protect its Chiefs brand.
'Ongoing matter' relating to Labour’s top cop candidate Rakesh Naidoo - Police Minister
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·25d ago
The Police Minister says there's an "ongoing matter" in relation to Labour's top cop candidate, Rakesh Naidoo, but won't say what it is.
'We are deeply sorry': Government apologises to Tom Phillips' children after damning inquiry
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·25d ago
'We are deeply sorry': Government apologises to Tom Phillips' children after damning inquiry Minister Louise Upston and Police Commissioner Richard Chambers, along with Oranga Tamariki chief exec...
Doctors accept positions in struggling Palmerston North Hospital department
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·25d ago
Doctors accept positions in struggling Palmerston North Hospital department Three doctors have accepted positions at Palmerston North Hospital's gastroenterology department, and one is due to start...
Emmys 2026: All the winners
RNZ National·25d ago
Emmys 2026: All the winners Which of the acclaimed shows will take home the TV industry's top honours?
Oranga Tamariki staff present during 'walking the line' assault
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·25d ago
Labour's Chris Hipkins is calling on Oranga Tamariki's boss to fix the "systemic issues" in the agency after RNZ revealed staff were present during the assault of a young person by his peers in a...
Explainer: Why is everyone talking about AI and the end of the world?
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·26d ago
Explainer - The debate over artificial intelligence and how dangerous it is has reached warp speed in the past few days.
Tauranga Hospital Emergency Department staff declare 'state of emergency'
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·26d ago
Emergency Department staff at Tauranga Hospital have declared "a state of emergency", warning of the risks of an ED which they say is often running at 150-200 percent of its capacity, without the...
Llamas reduce number of dog attacks on sheep on Auckland council farms
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·26d ago
The Auckland council farms - or parks - have successfully reduced the number of roaming dog attacks on ewes and lambs thanks to six protective llamas that were introduced last year.
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