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Port Taranaki has reassured nearby residents that initial assessments of a proposed LNG import terminal indicate it is unlikely "risk management zones" will impact on the community or popular nearby recreational areas.

Ko te tikanga, he oruatanga noa iho: I tāpuia e au te tēpu i ngā wiki ki mua mō tētahi āhuatanga tino whakahirahira, engari i muri iho ka mōhio ahau me tuhi ahau mō te kai i tētahi wharekai whetū o Michelin mō te wā tuatahi.

New Zealand's special agricultural trade envoy Nathan Guy says exporters across the board are bracing for more uncertainty.

A US poultry farmer and educator shares her experience of an H5N1 outbreak, the loss of 148,000 birds, and biosecurity lessons she believes every farmer should know.

Bridge designer and builder Dan Crocker says creating the country's longest suspension bridge involved unique challenges.

"They're looking for any way to put a tariff rate back on," the trade minister said, adding that Trump was "going to do" what he was going to do.

The Airbus A350-1000ULR is fitted with an additional 20,000 litre fuel tank, extending the range of the plane beyond 18,000km.

I’ve got my tickets, I know you’ve got yours, so what are we going to buy when we win?

All told, massive forest fires have forced the evacuation of more that 260,000 people in southwestern France and central Spain.

Not much has to go wrong for the AI boom to turn into a bust but that might actually be the better option, considering our alternative.

The quake hit at 4.51am on Saturday and was centred 5km south-west of Taumarunui at a depth of 10km.

Four children were among 11 people killed in the attack on the resorts in Zaporizhzhia, Yevgeny Balitsky, the Kremlin-installed regional head, said, adding that 16 others were wounded.

He faces four charges - assault, indecent assault, and two counts of sexual violation.

Patients waiting for life-changing medicines to be funded say people should not have to fundraise, go into debt, or travel overseas for treatments and therapies that could be administered here.

From resistance training to daily supplements, these science-backed habits have been linked to staying mentally sharp for longer

A late try from Katelyn Vahaakolo seals a dramatic 28-21 victory over Matatū in Christchurch to set up a clash with the Waratahs.

The family was driving from New Plymouth to Auckland through the Awakino Gorge, where there have been repeated slips during the past few months.

James Dillon-Graham says 10 years of battling Veterans Affairs for support funding has been worse than anything he experienced on duty.

The tenants looked out at a giant urn-like water feature that was dry because the landlords could not get it to work.

The party says it wants to give hunters a "real stake in managing and looking after our conservation estate".

Kiwis star Dylan Brown and NSW debutant Dylan Lucas face surgeries and long rehabs following costly loss to Roosters.

Brent oil has shot to its highest price since May as increased fighting in the Middle East threatens to slow the global flow of crude.

Papua New Guinea authorities are managing several separate cases of missing people due to boating incidents in recent days.

The Police Sergeant's family gave powerful statements, saying while he took her life, she will never be forgotten.

Competition was delayed while Gabriel Langton received medical attention.

New Zealand is off the mark after bagging two medals in the space of minutes in Glasgow.

UK Home Office figures show overseas passport applications almost tripled to more than 300,000 in the first quarter of 2026.

The former Liverpool boss has taken over on a four-year deal after Julian Nagelsmann resigned this month after their shock World Cup defeat by Paraguay.

NZ’s supermarket duopoly has gone head-to-head in their latest round of collectable items.

Bakery sells out after naming Ryan Fox’s favourite pie ‘The Foxy’.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lawyers for D4vd began showing glimpses into their defense strategy Thursday, pressing police on why they didn't conduct more DNA testing on items found in the singer's home and in his car that authorities said were used in the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

It was the 1990s when many farms were looking to diversify. 'Why not llamas?', thought Southland spinner and farmer Janette Buckingham.

Almost 20 years after his sister disappeared, swimmer Sean McCann takes part in first senior Commonwealth Games as freestyle ‘underdog’

RNZ earlier revealed an internal police review found an investigation by former Detective Senior Sergeant Darren Folau was "poor", that the complainant was "not listened to and not believed".

Norton the burmese cat travelled all the way from Hataitai to Johnsonville hidden inside the unsuspecting driver's bonnet.

A rival flea market is leaving Sanson after years of community tensions.

It's regarded as one of the most significant archaeological discoveries ever made in Aotearoa and the wider Pacific.

"Famous for making things happen," the "best prepared minister around the cabinet table" and a "legendary" work ethic, that's how Sir William Birch has been remembered.

The incident in the suburb of Tawa earlier this month caused multiple signal issues and disrupted rail services.

The Warriors came within five minutes of being held scoreless for the first time in more than three years.

The Disability Rights Commissioner says New Zealand’s immigration rules can discriminate against disabled people, and supports recommendations they be amended.

Dutch company Donkervoort claims the P24 RS is the only production car producing 450kW while weighing less than one tonne.

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They are increasingly struggling to make ends meet, financial mentors say.

Sal and Jack Patchett bought a Marlborough Sounds property sight unseen six years ago.

Foton's return to the NZ market led by a big, surprisingly compelling ute.

Napier councillor Te Kira Lawrence has swept up the opening in the electorate.

Inchcape have dropped the second brand in as many months from the local market, leaving the future of LDV unclear in New Zealand.

MPs return to a backlog of business: fresh events, old arguments, and new feuds. But all with renewed energy and humour.

The All Blacks finished July’s tests knowing how they want to play. The Springboks finished theirs knowing how many different teams they can select.

Follow live coverage as the Warriors face the Bulldogs in round 21 of the NRL season.

As the dust settles following the announcement that Rhythm and Vines will leave Gisborne after this year’s festival, Tairāwhiti is turning its attention to the future.

Long stay residents of summer holiday hotspot Mapua Leisure Park have been left in the lurch after being told they must vacate their homes within two weeks.

"Open your heart": Learning te reo has brought Gael Finlayson-Davis wonderful insight and enjoyment, and she hopes to encourage more New Zealanders to take their first step.

Dutch company Donkervoort claims the P24 RS is the only production car producing 450kW while weighing less than one tonne.

Directors Fred Witton and Ross Troughton have, according to receivers, provided “no satisfactory response” about the missing vessel - a one-of-one model in NZ.

The party says it wants to give hunters a "real stake in managing and looking after our conservation estate".

Nissan have finally delivered what enthusiasts have asked for, with a manual transmission Nismo Z joining the NZ lineup.

The bill was lodged by Labour's Kieran McAnulty who said volunteer firefighters face traumatic and dangerous working conditions.

It is not yet known where the winning tickets were sold.

We want your take on how each of the Warriors performed on the road against the Bulldogs using our new rating tool.

Lawson’s 11th-place qualifying effort in Hungary ended his run of three consecutive Q3 appearances.

The Ministry of Social Development published its Child Poverty in New Zealand report on Thursday.

Auckland Harbour Bridge could face short closures on Saturday as powerful winds hit the city, while a bitterly cold change sweeps across the country.

Michael Kim becomes only the 15th player in PGA Tour history to achieve the feat.

The Tauranga City Council said Adams Ave was closed between Pilot Bay and the Maunganui Rd roundabout after the slips overnight on Friday.

Emergency services were called to the crash on Ararua Road just before 2.30pm.

All you need to know as Auckland FC face Tottenham Hotspur at Eden Park in a glamour pre-season friendly.

This is not a party with an ambition to form a government, merely to remain the party to decide who does.

For 120 years, the Franklin family has farmed celery. Now it also has sunflower patches, butterfly houses and a cheeky goat who's become a bit of a celebrity.

Chinese scripted role-playing games are drawing a following in Auckland as participants look to build social connections.

Dr Lesley-Ann Smith sees the reality of preventable chronic illnesses every day. This is how she chooses to protect her own wellbeing.

The Labour Party has complained about the ACT candidate's participation in a risqué radio game.

For pets, the slightest wedge of incoming sun is to be chased and relished.

The remarkable story of Sarbi, an explosives-detecting military dog who survived an attack and was eventually ransomed home.

The Law Commission this week released the final report from its review on hate crime laws.

With CVs ranging from $395,000 to $665,000, the featured properties showcase the variety and affordability on offer in the Ashburton district.

Five British police officers were injured after their boat struck Westminster Bridge

The midfield legend has agreed to a new contract that will see him mentor future stars — and potentially play.

I oati a Nahinara i ngā rori whā-ara whānui, heoi ko ngā kōrero kōwhiringa pāremata ka rite ki te raru KiwiBuild a Reipa.

RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.

Chris Brown hit a music producer on the head with a bottle in the 2023 brawl.

A newly released briefing paper has highlighted a lack of awareness among police, retailers and the public about the law.

Students at University of Otago accommodation who are experiencing flu-like symptoms have been asked to self-isolate whenever possible.

Exercise Tauwharenīkau is the largest Reserve Force-led warfighting exercise conducted in the South Island in decades.

Mark Mitchell met with the National Emergency Management Agency on Tuesday.

In particular, rising grocery bills are hitting New Zealanders' pockets, Kiwibank report finds.

Rescuers had grave concerns for an elderly fisherman stranded at night in the cold by a South Island river, until they called in a farmer with local knowledge who was able to locate the man in the dark.

Ahead of the party's AGM, Marama Davidson says the Greens are committed "to getting rid of this government" and influencing the next one.

Mai i te kete hauora ki te reo, e toru tau te Kāwanatanga e whakahoki ana i a Māori “ki tō mātou wāhi”.

Strong winds could close the Auckland Harbour Bridge this weekend, with forecasters warning of storms, snow and the risk of tornadoes, for various parts of the country.

But the minister in charge, Brooke van Velden, says she has no plans to review the law.

“What am I doing?” I whisper to myself as I sit on the edge of a small metal boat bobbing on the South Pacific Ocean.I’m about to jump into shark-infested waters.

A Taumarunui woman was left with a ransacked kitchen after a strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near the lower North Island town early Saturday morning.

A 17kg gold bar sourced from an Otago mine and worth $3.8m will soon be heading across the Tasman.

There’s more to building long-term wealth than investing on behalf of your kids.

Dame Helene was honoured for her work in the public service over 45 years.

Analysis: New Zealand First is riding a polling high, which made it all the more necessary to cauterise the wound that was Stuart Nash, Jo Moir writes.

Two mothers, Plunket and the Ministry of Health on the “wild west” of baby sleep training advice.

The Commerce Commission has identified 87 suspected “ghost stores”, and received more than 230 complaints since March last year.

Emergency services were called to the scene on Ararua Rd about 2.30pm.

From health to language, the Coalition Government has spent three years putting Māori “back in our place”.

The High Court has placed six firms associated with Rangiora investment company Chance Voight in liquidation after finding the group was insolvent and operating an unsustainable business

Police had been appealing for information about the 20-year-old since she disappeared last week.

A dominant 21-7 final quarter seals a 74-44 Commonwealth Games opening victory over the hosts.

FENZ said trucks had arrived to the scene on Saturday night at the blaze near Laura Ave.

Loukas had been in solitary confinement, lost 10kg, and was forced to shave his head, his mother said.

The unexpected death of 34-year-old Khaela Levey has become a stark example of the growing cost of saying goodbye.

Rebecca Keoghan faced a financial spending probe involving taxpayer funds before she became the chair of Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s board, Stuff can reveal.

Watch: Rebekah Ward watched floodwaters surge down Wellington's Tinakori Road while having breakfast, while questions are being raised about the cause.

Emergency services are at the scene of a house fire in the Wellington suburb of Brooklyn.

A former Fiji chief prosecutor claims there was a racist, government-led conspiracy to get rid of him.

RNZ takes a look at a timeline of Stuart Nash's controversial political moments.

Two recent official trips by Solomon Islands' leaders leave no clues as to where their preference currently leans: China or the West.

The quake was reportedly felt across much of the North Island, including Auckland, and the top of the South.

NEW YORK (AP) — Criticized by a federal judge for sloppy legal work, the government on Thursday withdrew subpoenas that would have compelled three New York Times reporters to testify about their sources for articles about President Donald Trump’s Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet.

New Zealand is a few steps ahead of Australia in the housing cycle.

Follow live coverage of the New Zealand at the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

A Cambridge woman says her friend received sparse, late flowers from Bloomex, while the Commerce Commission has received 182 complaints in two years.

Find out about the winners of the 2026 Aotearoa New Zealand Book Industry Awards.

Police investigating a homicide in the Wellington region want information about sightings of two cars.

I whawhai a Tim Jago mō ngā tau maha ki te huna i ā ia hara māmohe. Ko tōna take e whakaatu ana i te pūnaha ture hē e paiheretia ai te hunga whai rawa.

We spend at least a few minutes naked every day while showering and getting dressed. But it can feel different to be naked when you don’t have to.

Christopher Luxon says the now former New Zealand First candidate, owes Katie Nimon a public apology.

The strange, and sometimes futile, world of sleep tracking.

Government funding for in-school teacher training heavily favoured a newcomer to teacher education that was headed at the time by the chair of the Teaching Council.

The US says it's to combat imports made with forced labour - a claim previously rejected by New Zealand.

Frans Maritz hasn’t seen his eldest child son for nine years after Immigration declined the boy's visa on health grounds.

The 41-year-old James is set to sign a modest US$8-million, two-year contract with the Sixers, according to ESPN.

Police said they were called to the scene of the serious crash near the East Tamaki off-ramp on Saturday night.

From fructose to glucose, the type of sugar we’re consuming and how it’s incorporated into our food makes a significant difference

Parenting columnist Carolyn Taylor reflects on how two people raised in the same home can carry entirely different versions of the same family history.

Imagine life where more days than not can be affected by a migraine. That’s the debilitating reality for Jessica Foulkes-Baker.

Education Outdoors says the government has dropped outdoor education from its list of subjects that will be re-developed.