‘Tiny backpacks because they are tiny frogs’: Researchers track one of NZ’s smallest frogs
A Hochstetter’s frog with a transmitter. Photo: Tobia Dale In a bid to learn more about one of…
Wellington Metlink faces major diesel spikes, calling on the government for fare discounts
Diesel prices had been costing Wellington’s public transport provider, Metlink, an extra $130,000 per week. Photo: RNZ /…
Tough road to electrifying New Zealand’s truck fleet
Foodstuffs North Island has introduced the first battery electric truck and trailer unit to its long-haul fleet. Photo:…
Northland locals prepare for Cyclone Vaianu
A family begins the enormous task of shovelling silt off their Whirinaki property after last month’s storm. Photo:…
E coli discovery causes well-known Auckland cafe to take the day off
Coffee machines heat water to 80-85 degrees, meaning they would need to be supplied with pre-boiled water. Photo:…
‘Tipping point’: Kiwis switch to electric cars, solar as fuel prices stay high
Photo: RNZ / Unsplash New Zealand has reached a “tipping point” with more people switching to electric cars…
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown to axe ratepayer-funded lunches at council meetings
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown. Photo: RNZ/Marika Khabazi Auckland’s mayor is going to axe ratepayer-funded lunches at council meetings…
Boil water notice for Auckland suburbs until ‘further notice’
File photo. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon A boil water notice has been issued for several Auckland suburbs…
Foreign Minister Winston Peters off to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Winston Peters with Marco Rubio in 2025. Photo: AFP / Saul Loeb Foreign Minister Winston Peters is travelling…
What are the rules about turning your place into a short-term rental – and who enforces them?
Four people were sent to hospital after youths clashed at a party at a short-term rental in the…
Horowhenua mayor says street racing events are being used to intimidate
Horowhenua mayor Bernie Wanden. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver The mayor of Horowhenua says street racing events are…
Taranaki-born forward to feature in NCAA men’s championship decider
Oscar Goodman reacts with teammates after defeating the Arizona Wildcats in the 2026 NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Photo:…