Hori on a Hīkoi | E7: Calling Out the Fear-Mongering - Kassie Hartendorp | RNZ RNZ 2026-09-18 | Hori on a Hīkoi | E7: Calling Out the Fear-Mongering - Kassie Hartendorp | RNZ
Christine Dawood on life after losing husband, son in Titan tragedy | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-26 | Christine Dawood's husband and 19-year-old son died on board the doomed Titan submersible. | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1The awful news came after days of radio silence when Shahzada and Suleman Dawood plunged to see the wreck of the Titanic. It was an agonising wait for psychologist and philanthropist Christine. Speaking to Saturday Morning’s Susie Ferguson, she shares how she’s moving through absolute devastation to find a new purpose in the memoir 96 Hours.Full story: rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/saturday/audio/2019036294/christine-dawood-life-after-the-titan-tragedy
$1m in political donations from fast track hopefuls | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-26 | More than $1 million in political donations linked to fast-tracked projects have been made since 2022. | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1 An RNZ analysis of the latest donation data reveals $400,000 was donated to National and NZ First in 2025 from people or entities linked to fast-track projects. The introduction of the fast-track approvals process was part of NZ First's coalition deal with National. Since 2022 almost 90 percent of donations from people or entities also linked to projects have gone to the two parties.Full story: rnz.co.nz/news/political/596301/1m-in-political-donations-from-entities-linked-to-fast-track-applications-revealed
Predictions for a Band-Aid Budget | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-25 | Predictions for this year's Budget Day won't see any 'grand initiatives', says RNZ's economic correspondent Gyles Beckford, as economists forecast a potential no-frills approach from the government | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1Full story: rnz.co.nz/news/business/596236/budget-2026-getting-the-books-in-order
Businesses to be offered loans to cut gas dependence in new scheme | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-25 | Businesses will be able to access cheaper loans to help reduce their dependence on gas as part of a new scheme in Thursday's Budget | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1The move was announced by ministers on Monday, along with a promise of a law change forcing the gas industry to provide better information on supply and demand. The Budget would also set aside another $5.9m dollars for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EEC) to support businesses exploring alternatives. Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones said the government would also pass legislation, as part of Budget changes, requiring greater disclosure of gas supply and demand information to regulators and others.Full story: rnz.co.nz/news/political/596274/watch-pre-budget-announcement-at-post-cabinet-briefing
Businesses to be offered loans to cut gas dependence in new scheme | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-25 | Businesses will be able to access cheaper loans to help reduce their dependence on gas as part of a new scheme in Thursday's Budget | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1The move was announced by ministers on Monday, along with a promise of a law change forcing the gas industry to provide better information on supply and demand.Under the lending initiative, the government would guarantee 80 percent of eligible loans, allowing banks to offer lower interest rates to companies switching to alternative energy sources, such as electricity or bio energy.Full story: rnz.co.nz/news/political/596274/watch-pre-budget-announcement-at-post-cabinet-briefing
GRACE A Prayer for Peace | Vignette 2 | LAKA | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-25 | [G] Welcome to LAKA, an art studio in Onehunga, and join a talented, diverse group of Pasifika artists as they work with Dame Robin White to create artworks on tape cloth. LAKA founder and RNZ presenter Susana Lei'ataua guides us through the ethos of LAKA and the creation of a significant ngatu artwork.WATCH GRACE A Prayer for Peace @ rnz.co.nz/videoor on YouTube here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3lS2qVBadNP50qeotya84GpWtdl6A4NFMade with the support of NZ On Air, NZFC and RNZ.
Questions leading up to Budget Day | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-24 | RNZ's business editor Corin Dann and economics correspondent Gyles Beckford dive into the uncertainty surrounding this year's Budget Day | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1Full story: rnz.co.nz/news/business/596236/budget-2026-getting-the-books-in-order
Property market: Buy, sell or just hold on? | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-24 | House prices dropped dramatically after Covid, but since then, they have mostly just been moseying along | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1 So, what’s actually going to happen to house prices? And what do you need to know if you’re thinking about buying, selling or just fixing your home loan? On this week’s No Stupid Questions, we’re going in deep on the New Zealand property market. 🔗 Listen to RNZ's No Stupid Questions with Susan Edmunds: rnz.co.nz/podcast/no-stupid-questions
Why Budget Day is a big deal | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-24 | At the most basic level households and governments face similar challenges - balancing income against expenses, and prioritising needs against resources | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1 RNZ's business editor Corin Dann sits down with RNZ's economics correspondent Gyles Beckford to discuss how it works ahead of Budget Day 2026 on May 28.Read more: rnz.co.nz/news/business/596236/budget-2026-getting-the-books-in-orderVideo: Samuel Rillstone
English requirements for Accredited Employer Work Visa expanded, Erica Stanford announces | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-24 | The government is extending the minimum English language requirements under the Accredited Employer Work Visa. | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1 From the beginning of next month, the language requirement will apply to ANZSCO and National Occupation List (NOL) skill level 3 roles. The NOL groups jobs together into occupations with skill level ranges from 1-5.Immigration Minister Erica Stanford said skill level 3 was now the largest part of the AEWV cohort.She said with the introduction of two new skilled residence pathways in August it was important that people coming to New Zealand for "mid-skilled roles with aspirations for residence" arrive with a "minimum of basic, everyday English".Read more at : rnz.co.nz/news/political/596230/english-requirements-for-accredited-employer-work-visa-expanded
Fans turn out for parade after Auckland FC championship win | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-24 | Auckland FC fans have turned out to celebrate the team after their A-League Grand Final win against Sydney FC on Saturday night | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1Mayor Wayne Brown earlier encouraged fans to take part - saying even if fans weren't at the game, they should come along and celebrate.RNZ reporter Finn Blackwell headed along.Full story: rnz.co.nz/news/sport/596161/auckland-mayor-calls-for-fc-fan-parade-to-celebrate-a-league-win
Emotional fans celebrate Moana Pasifika at last home game | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-23 | Whether or not the franchise lives on, the spirit of Moana Pasifika will not die | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1The side remains hopeful of a saviour, but it's future is looking more likely to be a bleak one.Moana wanted to bow out with pride and, in front of a modest but very vocal crowd, they almost pulled off a fairytale ending.Full story: rnz.co.nz/news/sport/596145/there-s-nothing-else-like-this-anywhere-umaga-on-moana
Loud and confident: The buzz outside stadium for A-League final | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-23 | "This is a moment for New Zealand": Auckland FC fans were loud and beaming with confidence ahead of their team's A-League victory! 🖤💙 | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1Read more: rnz.co.nz/news/sport/596140/auckland-fc-a-league-champions-after-second-season
Minister of Defence Chris Penk announces $1.5b investment in maritime security | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-23 | The Budget, which would be delivered on Thursday, would provide $700 million to implement projects identified in the Defence Capability Plan, on top of an additional $880m of operating funding over the next four years - or $220m per annum | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1 The Maritime Fleet Renewal Programme will receive an unspecified amount for two types of drones, alongside $51m in operating funding. One would be used for long-duration intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance over the southwest Pacific. The other would be polar-capable and used to conduct missions from Navy vessels in the Southern Ocean. It would also contribute $215m toward critical maintenance on the vessels Te Kaha, Te Mana, and Canterbury. Full story: Minister of Defence Chris Penk announces $1.5b investment in maritime security
Budget 2026: Government announces $1.5b investment in maritime security | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-22 | #WATCH | The defence minister has announced a $1.58 billion investment in maritime security, ahead of the Budget | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1Chris Penk said the government would invest in drone systems, ship maintenance, and work to replace an ageing naval fleet.Full story: rnz.co.nz/news/political/596094/minister-of-defence-chris-penk-announces-1-point-5b-investment-in-maritime-security
Pre-Budget announcement: $35m boost for NZ ambulance services | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-22 | The government has announced a funding boost for two new Auckland ambulance hubs, more staff, upgraded technology, and stronger frontline support | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1 "When New Zealanders call an ambulance, they need confidence that they will get the help they need quickly and that frontline crews have the support and resources they need to respond," Health Minister Simeon Brown said. Read full coverage on this story: rnz.co.nz/news/political/596001/budget-2026-35-million-boost-announced-for-ambulance-services
Auckland FCs dream run results in a surprise grand final | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-22 | From the new kids to grand finalists in two short years, Auckland FC's fairytale rise has sparked football fever across New Zealand | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1Full story: rnz.co.nz/podcast/the-detail
Do you eat fruit and vegetable skins? | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-22 | Some people like to munch on the fibrous peels of bananas, feijoas and roasted pumpkins, but what's the benefit? | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1 RNZ asked Kiwis if they were getting the most from their kiwifruit.Full story: rnz.co.nz/life/food/do-you-eat-fruit-and-vegetable-skin
Customs unveils underwater vehicles to combat smugglers | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-22 | Customs have announced three new remotely controlled underwater vehicles to combat smugglers coming in by sea | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1 The newly purchased equipment will be used to conduct checks below the water line, freeing up diving crews and targeting illicit smuggling. Customs Minister Casey Costello made the pre-Budget announcement at the Port of Auckland on Friday. RNZ's Finn Blackwell was there.Full story:
Bright flames seen in central Auckland building | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-22 | #BREAKING | Several fire trucks are responding to a fire in central Auckland | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1 Flames can be seen inside on of the upper floors of the Double Tree Hilton building on Albert Street.Full story: rnz.co.nz/news/emergencies_local/596045/firefighters-respond-to-fire-in-central-auckland
FENZ commanders warning after fatal Auckland fire | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-22 | “I would like to take this chance to remind everybody how critical it is to have tested, working smoke alarms and to have a safe escape plan so you can get out of a fire when required”- That's the warning from Fire and Emergency after a person has died in a major house fire in Auckland’s Onehunga on Friday morning | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1Fire and Emergency acting assistant commander Kenton Rusbridge said the body of the missing person was found inside the property.Rusbridge said the possibility of a building collapse was a concern for crews and there was hoarding inside the house.Full story: rnz.co.nz/news/emergencies_local/595993/person-killed-as-fire-tears-through-home-in-auckland-s-onehunga
‘Stop judging, start helping’: False Prophet star on having family in a cult | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-22 | Cult psychology researcher Dr Christine Marie took down polygamous cult leader Samuel Bateman in the Netflix docuseries Trust Me: The False Prophet | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1But long before the documentary, Christine was herself a survivor of cult-based human trafficking. 🎧 Listen to the full Saturday Morning interview: rnz.co.nz/life/screens/movies/netflix-doco-star-betraying-the-wives-of-a-paedophile-polygamist-was-emotional-torture
$35 million boost announced for ambulance services | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-21 | The government has announced a funding boost for two new Auckland ambulance hubs, more staff, upgraded technology, and stronger frontline support | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1 In a pre-budget announcement in Auckland on Friday, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Associate Health Minister Casey Costello say they will provide $35 million over four years to strengthen road ambulance services and deliver improvements for patients and frontline staff.Full story: rnz.co.nz/news/political/596001/budget-2026-35-million-boost-announced-for-ambulance-services
My solitude: Playing golf on tour keeps loneliness at bay, Paul Ego says | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-21 | Sunday Morning host Jim Mora sits down with the Billy T Award winning comedian Paul Ego ahead of his nationwide tour during this year's NZ International Comedy Festival | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1Full story: rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/sunday/audio/2019035369/a-year-on-the-moon-paul-ego
Theyve got their priorities wrong: Phil Goff on govts official branding change | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-21 | Former Labour leader Phil Goff suggests there's a deeper meaning behind the logo flip, while RNZ's Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira says people he's spoken to question why it's happening at all | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to RNZ's The Whip: rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/thepanel/audio/2019035926/the-whip-for-20-may-2026
Time machine politics? Winston Peters wants to buy back the BNZ | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-21 | Former Labour leader Phil Goff, RNZ's Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira and The Post's national affairs editor Andrea Vance interrogate NZ First's election policy to buy the BNZ from its Australian owners | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to RNZ's The Whip: rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/thepanel/audio/2019035926/the-whip-for-20-may-2026
‘Tough choices’: Major social housing shake-up announced | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-21 | The government's announced a major shake-up of social housing beginning in this year's Budget - which will boost weekly support for 110,000 families by almost $15 but leave another 80,000 families worse off by $30 a week.The change will be paired with more stringent criteria for getting a social house - and possibly new tenancy duration limits and regular check-ins.Housing Minister Chris Bishop made the pre-Budget announcement at Parliament on Thursday, launching the planned multi-year reform programme he said it would make the social housing system fairer, better targeted and more focused on encouraging independence. Read more: rnz.co.nz/news/political/595908/major-social-housing-shake-up-announcedvideo: Mark Papalii
Govt announces major social housing shake-up | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-21 | The government's announced a major shake-up of social housing beginning in this year's Budget - which will boost weekly support for 110,000 families by almost $15 but leave another 80,000 families worse off by $30 a week | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1 The change will be paired with more stringent criteria for getting a social house - and possibly new tenancy duration limits and regular check-ins.Full story: rnz.co.nz/news/political/595908/major-social-housing-shake-up-announced
Kiwi musicians modest response to icon award | Morning Report RNZ 2026-05-20 | When Dallas Tamaira thinks back to the early days of Fat Freddy's Drop, he says he never imagined the success that would come for the band - including being the recipient of the Charts Icon award at the Aotearoa Music Awards | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1Read more: rnz.co.nz/life/music/fat-freddy-s-drop-bag-iconic-prize-at-aotearoa-music-awards
Fat Freddys Drops Dallas Tamaira never imagined bands icon status | Morning Report RNZ 2026-05-20 | Fat Freddy's Drop will be celebrated as the second ever recipient of the Charts Icon award at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1In a sit-down interview, Dallas Tamaira told Morning Report's John Campbell he never imagined what was to come when the band formed in the 1990s.Read more: rnz.co.nz/life/music/fat-freddy-s-drop-bag-iconic-prize-at-aotearoa-music-awards
New Air NZ routes present ‘real opportunity’ to NZ, Luxon says | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-20 | Air New Zealand has announced three new non-stop international flights from Christchurch to launch later this year | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1 Air New Zealand chief executive Nikhil Ravishankar said they were a deliberate step to reconnect Christchurch directly to major global hubs in Asia and strengthen links into Australia. The airline has been reducing flights due to soaring jet fuel costs, but it had flagged it would soon have more aircraft onboard after ongoing engine issues were resolved. Full story: rnz.co.nz/news/business/595746/air-nz-announces-three-new-non-stop-international-routes-from-christchurch
Wellington’s Moa Point plant won’t be fully fixed until next year, officials say | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-20 | Wellington's Moa Point treatment plant will not be fully fixed until at least a year after it catastrophically failed | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1In a timeline released on Wednesday, Wellington Water and Wellington City Council say the wastewater treatment plant is expected to be fully restored by February 2027 - and raw sewage should be able to be treated by November this year.Full story: rnz.co.nz/news/regional/595753/wellington-s-moa-point-plant-won-t-be-fully-fixed-until-next-year-officials-say
Raising the future of farmed salmon | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-20 | Making salmon babies is like mixing a potion | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1 You take some eggs, add milt, and stir them around in a bucket - at least, that's how the Akaroa King Salmon hatchery team do it. As simple as it sounds, getting spawning day right is crucial for the business, chief executive Stewart Hawthorn said.Full story: rnz.co.nz/news/country/595400/country-life-spawning-day-at-akaroa-king-salmon
Christchurch locals react to Air NZs new international routes | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-20 | Christchurch locals are flying high after three new direct flights have been announced for the city. | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1Full story: rnz.co.nz/news/business/595746/air-nz-announces-three-new-non-stop-international-routes-from-christchurch
New Air NZ routes position NZ as ‘safe haven’, Luxon says | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-20 | 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 with Christchurch Airport to boost the South Island's international links | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1 Speaking from TRENZ on Wednesday, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the routes created "real opportunity" for New Zealand amid rising global uncertainty.Full story: rnz.co.nz/news/business/595746/air-nz-announces-three-new-non-stop-international-routes-from-christchurch
Inside Kai Rotorua’s annual kūmara harvest | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-19 | RNZ's Kadambari Raghukumar visited Kai Rotorua, a community trust focused on horticulture and sustainability, during its annual kūmara harvest led by Te Rangikaheke Kiripatea. | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1 Volunteers, local whānau, researchers and students gathered on the northern side of Lake Rotorua to harvest kūmara under ideal conditions according to the maramataka.Full story: rnz.co.nz/podcast/voices
Contact Energy boss on winter energy prices and renewable energy | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-19 | Contact Energy Chief Executive Mike Fuge sat down with RNZ's Corrin Dan to discuss the prospect of upcoming winter energy prices and the use of renewable energy going into the future. | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1Full story: rnz.co.nz/news/business/595686/contact-energy-boss-says-risk-of-new-zealand-running-out-of-power-this-winter-eases
Air NZ announces three new non-stop international routes from Christchurch | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-19 | Air New Zealand has announced three new non-stop international flights from Christchurch to launch later this year | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1 The new routes from Christchurch to Singapore, Tokyo and Perth are part of an agreement with Christchurch Airport to boost the South Island's international connectivity.Air New Zealand chief executive Nikhil Ravishankar announced the new routes alongside Christchurch Airport chief executive Justin Watson and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at tourism event TRENZ in Auckland on Wednesday.Read more: rnz.co.nz/news/business/595746/air-nz-announces-three-new-non-stop-international-routes-from-christchurch
‘Uncertainty’ in Wellington after govt announces public sector job cuts, Andrew Little says | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-19 | Wellington Mayor Andrew Little spoke to media after the government's announcement of public sector job cuts | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1 Public service jobs are to be slashed by about 14 percent over the next three years in a shake-up the government says will deliver $2.4 billion of savings.The changes announced in a pre-Budget speech delivered by Finance Minister Nicola Willis on Tuesday would result in about 8700 job losses by mid-2029. Full story: rnz.co.nz/news/political/595667/watch-wellington-mayor-andrew-little-on-public-sector-job-cuts
David Seymour clashes with Speaker, gets booted from House | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-19 | "Is that right?": ACT leader David Seymour called out Speaker Gerry Brownlee - but he wasn't having a bar of it. | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 More coverage: rnz.co.nz/news/political/595677/david-seymour-booted-from-the-house-after-clash-with-speaker
Thats how passionate I am: Drag king Hugo Grrrl’s unique tattoo | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-19 | Award-winning drag king George Fowler, aka Hugo Grrrl, is known for his rhinestone-covered costumes but he also has a unique tattoo inked in honour of the craft tool he could never be without. | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1Full story: rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/saturday/audio/2019035307/playing-favourites-with-hugo-grrrl
Uncertainty: Andrew Little on public sector job cuts | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-19 | The government's announcement of job cuts in the public sector is "naturally" going to cause anxiety for people in Wellington, mayor Andrew Little says. | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1Little held a press conference shortly after it was announced that public service jobs are to be slashed by about 14 percent over the next three years in a shake-up that is expected to deliver $2.4 billion of savings.The changes were made public in a pre-Budget speech delivered by Finance Minister Nicola Willis on Tuesday, and would result in about 8700 job losses by mid-2029.Full story: rnz.co.nz/news/political/595667/watch-wellington-mayor-andrew-little-says-public-sector-job-cuts-will-cause-anxiety
Govt announces plan to slash public sector jobs | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-19 | The government has announced plans to slash public service jobs by about 14 percent over the next three years in a shake-up it says will deliver $2.4 billion of savings. The changes announced in a pre-Budget speech delivered by Finance Minister Nicola Willis on Tuesday would result in about 8700 job losses by mid-2029. | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1Full story: rnz.co.nz/news/political/595655/nearly-9000-public-sector-jobs-to-go-government-agencies-to-merge-nicola-willis-announces
Nearly 9000 public sector jobs to go, government agencies to merge, Willis announces | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-19 | The government has announced plans to slash public service jobs by about 14 percent over the next three years in a shake-up it says will deliver $2.4 billion of savings. | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1The changes announced in a pre-Budget speech delivered by Finance Minister Nicola Willis on Tuesday would result in about 8700 job losses by mid-2029. Read more: rnz.co.nz/news/political/595655/nearly-9000-public-sector-jobs-to-go-government-agencies-to-merge-nicola-willis-announces
POV: Take a ride down Te Ara Tupua, Wellington’s ‘beautiful commute’ | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-18 | Is this the most beautiful commute in the world? | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1 Maybe that is going too far but for the hundreds of cyclists who for the first time on Monday morning pedalled along the new $348 million Te Ara Tupua - The Ancient Pathway - cycling and walking path between Ngauranga and Petone it might have seemed so.Full story: rnz.co.nz/news/regions_wellington/595529/cyclists-commute-at-sunrise-on-the-beautiful-te-ara-tupua
Explosions as fire rips through boat | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-18 | Police in Auckland are investigating a blaze that destroyed a boat in the Waitematā Harbour | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1Emergency services were called to the blaze at about 1.10am on Tuesday, to find it fully involved.Police said the sole occupant of the vessel was able to escape uninjured on a small dinghy.🎥 SuppliedFull story: rnz.co.nz/news/emergencies_local/595629/watch-fire-rips-through-boat-in-waitemata-harbour
How far do kākāpō like to roam? | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-18 | Kākāpō today mostly live on offshore islands, but sometime in the not-too-distant future they might be back on the mainland. How far would they likely travel? | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1 New research is revealing surprising findings about how much they like to move and interact.🎥 RNZ / Claire Concannon 🎧 To learn more listen to the latest Our Changing World episode: rnz.co.nz/podcast/kakapo-files
Police officer Lyn Flemings family grateful for guilty verdict | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-18 | The family of murdered police office Lyn Fleming say the way she died was "nothing short of barbaric" | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1Senior Sergeant Fleming and Senior Sergeant Adam Ramsay were on foot patrol in Nelson's Buxton Square in the early hours of New Year's Day last year when they were hit by a car driven by Hayden Tasker. On Monday, Tasker, 33, was found guilty at the High Court at Christchurch of murdering Fleming and seriously injuring Senior Sergeant Adam Ramsay.Speaking after the verdict, Fleming's sister Jo Brown paid tribute to her sister. Fleming's son, Aren Olsen, described the day she died as "hardest day" his family had ever had to live through.Full story: rnz.co.nz/news/crime-and-justice/595591/nothing-short-of-barbaric-police-officer-lyn-fleming-s-family-grateful-for-guilty-verdict
Tears in court as man found guilty of murdering police officer Lyn Fleming | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-18 | The man who drove into police officers in Nelson and killed Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming has been found guilty of murder.Fleming and Senior Sergeant Adam Ramsay were on foot patrol in Buxton Square in the early hours of New Year's Day last year when they were hit by a car driven by Hayden Tasker.Tasker, 33, has been on trial at the High Court at Christchurch for murdering Fleming and seriously injuring Senior Sergeant Adam Ramsay.After three-and-a-half hours of deliberations, jurors found him guilty on both counts.Full story: rnz.co.nz/news/crime-and-justice/595563/hayden-tasker-found-guilty-of-murdering-senior-sergeant-lyn-fleming
$131 million from Budget to go on reading, writing and maths initiatives | RNZ RNZ 2026-05-18 | The government will spend $131 million on improving students' reading, writing and maths in this year's budget, the Education Minister Erica Stanford says. | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1Stanford made the pre-Budget announcement alongside Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at Boulcott School in Lower Hutt on Monday.Full story: rnz.co.nz/news/political/595564/watch-erica-stanford-announces-131m-budget-spend-on-reading-writing-and-maths-initiatives
