Homes found for birds from town aviaries

Oamaru’s celebrated sulphur-crested cockatoo and the rest of the birds stuck in the town’s ramshackle aviaries have found new homes. Jimmy will be rehomed alongside fellow sulphur-crested cockatoo Cocky in a sanctuary... Read more »

Trusted accounts worker Melanie Kingi jailed for stealing $823k from charity organisation

Today, she was jailed in the Hamilton District Court on a charge of theft by a person in a special relationship. Kingi, through her counsel Mark Jepson, fought to keep her name... Read more »

Cyclone Gabrielle-damaged homes not undervalued, Ombudsman finds

Some people do not want to leave land that was red zoned after Cyclone Gabrielle, while others have accepted pay-outs. Photo: RNZ / Alexa Cook There is no evidence homes damaged by... Read more »

World Surf League stars haul in the big numbers at NZ Pro in Raglan

Five-time World Surf League champion Carissa Moore of Hawaii greets her daughter after winning her semifinal at the New Zealand Pro at Raglan, May 24, 2026. Photo: World Surf League Five-time world... Read more »

Auckland FC v Sydney FC: Home heroes as Auckland take A-League grand final

It was a typical final, fiercely contested, though opened up in the second half. Auckland were good value for the win – with the better chances – and Jesse Randall missed a... Read more »

Deputy PM says he did not know RNZ chief executive planned to resign

Seymour said his comments were not informed by any prior knowledge, but that Thompson’s departure was not surprising. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour says he did not... Read more »

Single parent benefit policy faces legal challenge at Human Rights Review Tribunal

McCarthy is one of two single parents taking his case to the Human Rights Review Tribunal with the help of director of human rights proceedings, Greg Robins. McCarthy previously filed a petition... Read more »

Air NZ announces three new non-stop international routes from Christchurch

Air New Zealand has announced three new non-stop international flights from Christchurch to launch later this year. The new routes from Christchurch to Singapore, Tokyo and Perth are part of an agreement... Read more »

Heavy tumbles for some shares as NZX slides – Market close

“It doesn’t have to be a massive portfolio for investment funds to flow from New Zealand, and the selling pressure was widespread,” he said. Across the Tasman, the S&P/ASX 200 Index had... Read more »

Global student network more vulnerable after successful system hack – experts

University of Auckland computer science lecturer and technology consultant Ulrich Speidel. Photo: RNZ/Luka Forman A computer science lecturer warns that universities are much more vulnerable to having their systems hacked, after the... Read more »