Recent articles from publications based in New Zealand.
Children allegedly faced physical and sexual abuse following complaints to police
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·3d ago
A major police investigation has uncovered cases where children were allegedly sexually and physically abused after initially going to police with complaints of abuse, RNZ can reveal.
Drought declared in parts of Tonga as El Niño intensifies
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·3d ago
The Tonga Meteorological Service has declared drought across all major islands that make up the kingdom, including Tongatapu, Niuatoputapu, Ha'apai and 'Eua.
Drugs become major issue for Fiji football
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·3d ago
The Fiji Football Association (Fiji FA) is warning local players to stop using drugs if they want to have a career in the sport.
NZX-listed company to import therapeutic MDMA
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·3d ago
The New Zealand Stock Exchange says one of its listed companies is set to import and distribute pharmaceutical-grade MDMDA, better known as a party drug, for treatment in therapy.
Pre-COP31: Pacific leaders air frustration over climate finance delays
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·3d ago
Pacific Island leaders are expressing frustration over how long they have been discussing climate finance without seeing the results they want and need.
Northern Marianas lacks land to host new major US military base, governor says
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·3d ago
The Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) says it does not have enough land to accommodate a massive new United States military base, despite its growing strategic importance in Washington's defence...
Fijian Teachers Association head's threat to 'roast' critics in earth ovens sparks political storm
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·3d ago
Fijian Teachers Association head's threat to 'roast' critics in earth ovens sparks political storm Controversial, profanity-laden remarks made by the head of the Fijian Teachers Association (FTA)...
National woos farmer vote with $300m low-cost loans for water storage
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·3d ago
National is promising to lend farmers up to $300 million to help them store more water, as it targets the rural vote in this year's election.
How strong of a trademark case do the Waikato Chiefs have against the PNG Chiefs?
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·3d ago
How strong of a trademark case do the Waikato Chiefs have against the PNG Chiefs? New Zealand Rugby's trademark case over the Chiefs name may look strong on paper - but it's not straightforward, a...
PNG Chiefs to press ahead with launch despite NZ Rugby court action
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·3d ago
The Papua New Guinea Chiefs are standing by their name despite court action taken by New Zealand Rugby.
After two years and $12.3 million, Wellington's City Gallery is back
RNZ National·3d ago
After two years and $12.3 million, Wellington's City Gallery is back After closing for earthquake strengthening in 2024, the gallery reopens this weekend with a major exhibition by British artist...
Anne Carson, the genre-bending Canadian writer, wins Nobel Prize in literature
RNZ National·3d ago
Anne Carson, the genre-bending Canadian writer, wins Nobel Prize in literature Carson was in Iceland, “listening to the wind,” when she discovered she had won the Nobel Prize.
Warning NZ could be cut off from Five Eyes info for not signing up to digital super-system
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·3d ago
Warning NZ could be cut off from Five Eyes info for not signing up to digital super-system A Defence Force commander warned New Zealand would be cut off from information exchanges within the Five...
Canterbury-launched Tāwhaki rockets would have 'tiny impact' on skies - expert
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·3d ago
A rocket emissions expert says Canterbury is well suited to launches that, as proposed, would have a "tiny" impact.
Are tighter KiwiSaver rules stopping weight loss surgeries?
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·3d ago
A bariatric surgeon says about half of his initial consults with patients now do not proceed to surgery - and a more stringent KiwiSaver approach may be to blame.
Tiaki Wai spends $150m on 'dreadful' Seaview stench
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·3d ago
Tiaki Wai is spending $150 million dollars to fix a foul stench that's plagued a Lower Hutt community for years.
Woman who lost $400,000 to 'poor advice' wins $320,000 settlement
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·3d ago
A woman who lost almost $400,000 after her financial adviser told her to sell her entire portfolio over concerns about US tariffs has been given a settlement of $320,000.
Immigration catches up with overstayer who lived under alias for 38 years
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·3d ago
An overstayer who used a forged passport when he arrived 38 years ago and lived under a false identity has lost his attempt to appeal deportation.
Chris Hipkins commits to Nelson Hospital redevelopment and Hope Bypass
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·3d ago
Chris Hipkins has told Nelson voters that Labour is committed to the Hope Bypass and the Nelson Hospital redevelopment, and the party will not cancel, defer or re-scope projects where work is...
Why bottom trawling could be a top issue in forming the next government
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·3d ago
Bottom trawling could be a make or break policy when it comes time to form the next government. Opportunity, which poll after poll has named as this election's kingmaker, says it won't form a...
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