Tongariro blaze: ‘Tough decision’ to send in diggers to build firebreaks
The fire at the Tongariro National Park destroyed 3000 hectares before rain dampened the blaze. Photo: Fire and…
Lake Rotomanu closed to motorised boats after discovery of invasive clam
Corbicula fluminea, an invasive freshwater clam was found in New Plymouth’s Lake Rotomanu. Photo: NIWA Taranaki Regional Council…
Christopher Luxon brushes off Winston Peters’ asset sales attack
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has waved away New Zealand…
Wesley College kitchen worker charged after alleged sex offending involving a student
Wesley College. Photo: Facebook/ Wesley College Old Students Association A kitchen worker at an Auckland school has resigned…
Nine rangatahi Māori depart for the Brazillian Amazon for COP30
Te Kāhu Pokere outside Parliament. Photo: Supplied/Pou Take Āhuarangi A group of nine rangatahi Māori are making their…
Eight-year-old girl missing in Rotorua found safe
A missing eight-year-old girl in Rotorua has been found safe. She was reported missing after failing to turn…
Papamoa residents call chip seal resurfacing ‘road vandalism’
Papamoa Residents and Ratepayers Association chair Philip Brown says residents living in a number of Papamoa roads do…
Severe thunderstorm warning issued | RNZ News
Photo: Unsplash / Daoudi Aissa A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Northland. MetService says it applies…
Auckland’s bioluminescence at Stanmore Bay described as ‘unforgettable’
Bioluminescence is a chemical reaction that takes place within some organisms. Photo: Supplied/Matthew Davison People have been flocking…
Rotorua’s Mitai Māori Village significantly damaged by fire
Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon A popular Rotorua tourist spot is thought to have been significantly damaged after…
Whangārei trial begins for Northland rugby players accused of sexual violation
By Shannon Pitman of Mid Northern rugby players Inoke Nakadavotu (top) and Cameron Hill are on trial over…
Police swarm Auckland suburb, one seriously injured
Police at the scene in Avondale. Photo: RNZ/ José Barbosa A person has been seriously injured as police…