Recent articles from publications based in New Zealand.
Defence lawyer of navy lieutenant charged with rape questions complainant's motives
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·21d ago
Warning: This story contains sexual assault allegations. The defence for a navy lieutenant charged with rape is questioning why the complainant continued to have a relationship with him, and...
Mt Maunganui slip: Councillors approve $500,000 to complete review recommendations
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·21d ago
Mt Maunganui slip: Councillors approve $500,000 to complete review recommendations Tauranga councillors have approved a request from council staff for $500,000 to complete the recommendations it...
Tarakihi catch limits reduce to 10 per person nationwide
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·21d ago
Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says tarakihi catch limits will be reduced, with a nationwide recreational fishing limit of 10 per person.
Senior official appearing to try hide information being taken 'very seriously'
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·21d ago
Senior official appearing to try hide information being taken 'very seriously' The Ombudsman and Public Service Commissioner are looking into a senior official seemingly trying to "subvert" the...
Middlemore Hospital staff declare healthcare 'crisis'
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·21d ago
More than 200 healthcare professionals at Auckland's Middlemore Hospital have signed a letter warning they are in a crisis, calling on Health New Zealand to prioritise patient and staff safety.
Liz Cameron answered a survey, she was recruited into an international cult
RNZ National·21d ago
Liz Cameron answered a survey, she was recruited into an international cult Liz was 18 when she was recruited to the Jesus Morning Star cult.
Dunedin man loses $500,000 in 18-year romance scam
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·21d ago
A Dunedin man thought he was having a romantic online relationship with an Australian police recruit and sent her $500,000 over 18-years, in the hope they could one day be together.
Group injecting of drugs creates risk to Fiji families - expert
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·21d ago
The chair of Fiji's National HIV outbreak and cluster response taskforce says group injecting of drugs in Fiji has significant potential to impact families.
Fijian chief calls for scrutiny of Fiji-Australia security treaties
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·21d ago
One of Fiji's most prominent traditional and political figures is warning the country's lawmakers "not to approve" two major bilateral agreements with Australia.
Power companies warned to ensure customer apps functional as complaints surge
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·21d ago
The Utilities Disputes commissioner is warning power companies to make sure apps they get consumers to use are functional, after a surge in customer service complaints.
Steam train operator 'shocked and devastated' after death at station
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·21d ago
A steam train operator's staff and volunteers are "shocked and devastated" following the death of a person at a railway station in Waikato on Sunday night.
Explainer: What is a citizen's arrest and how do you make one?
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·21d ago
Explainer - Do you plan on making a citizen's arrest any time soon? There's some things you might want to know first.
Drugs, unsafe sex and misinformation in battle against Fiji's 'shocking' HIV surge
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·21d ago
Those leading the fight against HIV in Fiji are also dealing with dangerous drug practices and misinformation.
Could you make it at firefighter boot camp?
RNZ National·21d ago
Could you make it at firefighter boot camp? More than 80 percent of New Zealand’s firefighters are volunteers. The training course to qualify isn’t easy.
Rotorua at turning point with international mountain biking events, mayor says
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·21d ago
The mayor of Rotorua says the the government needs to step up its support of regional tourism, as the internationally renowed mountain biking destination faces a turning point.
House for adults living with intellectual disabilities picks up award
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·21d ago
A house providing round-the-clock care for adults living with intellectual disabilities in Auckland is being hailed as a turn-around success, giving residents the power to make decisions many would...
Four missing after overloaded boat carrying 14 people capsizes in PNG
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·21d ago
Four people remain missing after a boat carrying 14 passengers capsized in rough seas in Papua New Guinea's East New Britain province on Saturday afternoon.
Moon Festival returns to Auckland with giant lanterns and a taste of Asian culture
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·21d ago
More than 60 handcrafted lanterns from China will light up the Auckland suburb of Balmoral for three nights from Friday to celebrate the arrival of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Start-up Gigablue denied law change to push ahead with controversial marine carbon storage
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·21d ago
Start-up Gigablue denied law change to push ahead with controversial marine carbon storage An international start-up wanting to carry out controversial carbon storage research in New Zealand waters...
Nike drops from US top 100 company index
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·21d ago
Sports brand Nike has lost its place in the S&P 100, which tracks the top 100 companies in the United States, after 18 years, and some New Zealand commentators say it's a reminder to be careful...
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