New weapon in war against invasive yellow-legged hornet
The new tech includes a small tracking device with a small antenna on it, which can go onto…
What you need to know ahead of NZ’s first IKEA opening
Seven Sharp’s hosts promoting the ‘Swede As’ campaign for the launch of Ikea. Photo: TVNZ Seven Sharp Many…
Rugby Sevens: Fiji teams both face Dubai winner New Zealand in Cape Town pool phase
New Zealand v Fiji in a men’s match at the 2025 HSBC SVNS Los Angeles at Dignity Health…
Gang president arrested in Auckland Airport drug sting
Detective Inspector Tom Gollan. Photo: RNZ / Finn Blackwell Police have made further arrests in attempts to dismantle…
More queen yellow-legged hornets found in Auckland’s North Shore
Yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) have recently been sighted in the Auckland region. Photo: Biosecurity NZ Biosecurity New Zealand…
Heat alerts possible as temperatures continue to rise
Forecast maximum temperatures for Wednesday 26 November. Photo: MetService/Facebook MetService says heat alerts could be issued as temperatures…
Commerce Commission takes legal action against Mobil
Mobil New Zealand. Photo: RNZ / Dan Cook The Commerce Commission is taking legal action against fuel company…
Roadside drug testing nearly worthless, expert says
Wellington will be the first location to implement the new roadside drug testing with the rest of the…
Senior Auckland detective faces criminal investigation over objectionable material
Criminal investigations have begun into three police staff in relation to “misuse and inappropriate content”. Photo: RNZ /…
First indigenous woman to study at Oxford inspires Māori Rhodes Scholar
University of Waikato student Naianga Tapiata has been named a Rhodes Scholar and will attend the University of Oxford.…
New Zealand pushes pause on puberty blockers pending UK trial
Health Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii The government is halting new prescriptions of puberty blockers…
Sanctioned landlord ‘not the kind of guy that really wants to do the right thing’, neighbour says
The stovetop of a Lyttleton boarding house. Photo: MBIE A Canterbury landlord sanctioned for failing to clean up…