The wild weather that caused chaos in the North Island has turned its attention South and Banks Peninsula seems to be bearing the brunt. A Local State of Emergency has been declared there but ...

For decades, researchers have noted that Alzheimer's disease and cancer rarely occur in the same person, sparking speculation that one may protect against the other Now, scientists have identified a ...

A new report that sets out an "affordable" plan to tackle New Zealand's infrastructure has just been released. It was written by the Infrastructure Commission, and it covers all aspects of ...

Happy Lunar New Year! Yes, billions of people around the world are welcoming the Lunar New Year from today. This year is Year of the Horse, but 2026 is also the Year of the Fire Horse. To explain what ...

Claire Mabey joins Jesse to review the following books: Stepping Up by David Hill Lyrical Ballads by Bill Manhire What to ...

It's time for Mayoral minutes, our weekly segment where we speak with a local mayor about the challenges they're facing, how they're working to solve them, and what makes their community special.

Recent stories from.; RNZ Pacific News at 10am for 17 February 2026; RNZ Pacific News at 9am for 17 February 202 ...

New road rules for agricultural machinery are nowhere to be seen, and in the meantime contractors are still being stung with fines.

The New Zealand men's side were finalists for ISPS Handa Team of the Year at the 63rd Halberg Awards in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

Public law specialist Marcus Ganley has been looking into AI regulation in elections overseas and joins Emile Donovan.

Several Olympic figure skaters have spoken publicly of their eating disorders in recent years. Olympians – athletes at the ...

The Rangitikei mayor wants people to stop taking trips into the back country because they are getting in the way.