Weightlifting, crystals and green tea: How ‘Bonsaiville’ came to Auckland’s Sandringham

He’s serious. “I haven’t got time for that.” This is clear as you approach Bob’s Sandringham home, which could be mistaken for an intensely packed Kings Plant Barn from a satellite. Large... Read more »

Potential rivals circle struggling Starmer

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is struggling to hold on to power after the resignation of  his main rival in the government, and others position themselves for potential challenges.  Disastrous results... Read more »

Mussel farmer Aroma Aquaculture fined $24k for biosecurity breaches

Company director Ben Winters appeared at sentencing in the Christchurch District Court on Wednesday. Photo: LouisDunham A South Island mussel farming company that unlawfully moved hundreds of tonnes of live shellfish from... Read more »

‘So much adversity, so much character’: Judith Collins farewells Parliament

By Lillian Hanly of RNZ Outgoing National minister Judith Collins says “you don’t get resilient unless you have to be”, as she farewells Parliament. “I sometimes quip that adversity is just an... Read more »

Auckland mosque arson: White supremacist jailed for five years

The defendant, who can’t yet be named, at various times during his sentencing hearing last week flexed his biceps in front of an audio-visual feed camera, giggled when faeces was mentioned, pounded... Read more »

Power cuts as parts of South Island lashed by heavy wind and rain

MetService radar showing heavy rain and strong winds hitting the South Island. Photo: MetService Flooding has closed two state highways as the South Island is battered by wild weather. State Highway 6... Read more »

Francis de Vries ready to answer Auckland FC’s A-League finals call

Francis de Vries Photo: Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Auckland FC v Adelaide United Semi-final first leg Mt Smart Stadium, 6pm Saturday 9 May Live updates on RNZ.co.nz Defender Francis de Vries was one of... Read more »

New Zealand Rugby finances: Profit, loss and the real cost problem

This operational number suggests NZR is effectively running precisely where it wants to be at a break-even point after making all its investment commitments to support and grow the grassroots game. New... Read more »

Broadcasting Standards Authority to be scrapped

The Broadcasting Standards Authority may soon be abolished or changed with pending media regulation reforms. Photo: RNZ / Nik Dirga The Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) will be scrapped in favour of having... Read more »

Kaimanawa wild horse ‘mega-muster’ rehomes 58 and expands vaccine trial

The eight-day muster took place over the Anzac period. DoC project lead Sarah Tunnicliffe said it was the largest muster operation for the Kaimanawa horses to date. “The numbers have snuck up... Read more »