Surf Life Saving credits lower rescue numbers to prevention focus
Surf lifeguards rescued 577 people this summer. File picture. Photo: Cody Keepa for Surf Life Saving NZ Surf…
Defence Force maritime helicopters to be replaced at cost of over $2 billion
The government has set aside $2 billion from this year’s Budget to replace the navy’s Seasprite helicopters, boosting…
Defence Force maritime helicopters to be replaced at cost of over $2 billion
Defence Minister Judith Collins has announced $2 billion from the Budget has been set aside to replace the…
Weather: State of emergency remains in Christchurch
Flooding in Christchurch after Ōpāwaho Heathcote River burst its banks. Photo: RNZ/Marika Hill Christchurch remained in a state…
Supermarket shoppers in regional NZ missing out, Consumer NZ says
People living in rural regions could often only access supermarket discounts if they were willing to travel long…
Opening Lake Forsyth to ocean could have mitigated flooding, Little River residents say
Little River, about 30km south of Christchurch, was cut off after SH75 due to flooding. Photo: Supplied/Facebook Residents…
Hundreds gather in Dunedin for protest against proposed gender legislation
The protest in Dunedin. Photo: RNZ/Ingrid Leary Hundreds of trans-rights activists have gathered in Dunedin to protest against…
More than 300 new cops not assessed on swimming, review finds
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. Photo: RNZ/Reece Baker More than 300 police officers were not assessed on their swimming…
Wellington mops up but storm power cuts, travel chaos lingers
Sand covers parts of the road in Days Bay on 2 May after heavy winds and rain in…
State of emergency still in place in Christchurch, Banks Peninsula
A local state of emergency remains in place for Christchurch and Banks Peninsula but was lifted in the…
Removing prisoners’ voting rights backward step, says Labour, Greens
Voting rights will also be locked away from prisoners under the government’s plan. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly…
Watch: Rescue helicopter footage shows extent of Canterbury flooding
Emergency services around Canterbury are evacuating houses and closing roads, as the state of emergency continues into Thursday…