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Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:32:12 +1300Puberty blocker restrictions for gender-diverse youth overturned by High Court
The court has found the Government failed to directly consult with gender diverse young people.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:14:50 +1300Photos only a part of 'overwhelming' case against Scott Watson, Crown says
There are just too many others factors pointing to the convicted killer, the Supreme Court has been told.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:39:38 +1300Hundreds of critically endangered NZ weevils released back into the wild
The Canterbury knobbled weevils were thought be extinct before they were rediscovered in the early 2000s, and now more than 200 of the tiny creatures have been released in a secret location.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:41:44 +1300Fire crews called to central Auckland blaze
Emergency services are at the fire on Greys Ave.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:40:17 +1300Cancerous chemical at centre of callout revealed
FENZ says 200 litres of a carcinogenic industrial degreaser was spilled at a Christchurch chemical company last week, but the company says there was no spill.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:19:01 +1300Family, police appeal to public for help finding PhD student Sam Newton-Jones whose car was found at Piha's Mercer Bay loop track
The family of Sam Newton-Jones say he is a much-loved son, husband and father and his disappearance is deeply concerning.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:05:33 +1300Lake Omapere gets $3 million boost to tackle algal bloom
A toxic bloom last summer turned the lake a lurid green.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:04:29 +1300Body found after man in kayak went into the sea at Waihi Beach
The man was last seen Tuesday evening.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:01:20 +1300Truck and motorbike crash on SH1 Auckland
Two lanes of the Southern Motorway near Ellerslie are blocked.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:59:33 +1300More dentists to be trained in NZ after funding boost
Funded places for domestic dental students at the University of Otago will increase from 60 to 72 per year, the tertiary education minister has confirmed.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:51:57 +1300Ducklings down a drainpipe rescued by contractors in Central Otago
A witness says she saw a group of men with their heads down the drain pulling out ducklings one-by-one.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:38:36 +1300'Serious questions to answer': Labour slams Luxon over Israel's Pacific Islands Forum move
The Israeli Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday that Israel has joined the region’s main political decision-making institution - the Pacific Islands Forum - as a partner.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:20:41 +1300'Less body armour and tactical equipment required' after 500 extra police target missed
Police wanted 500 more officers on board than when the current Government came to power. That hasn't happened.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:15:51 +1300Christchurch school to deliver own lunch programme after mouldy meal saga
Haeata Community Campus has been granted an exemption under the healthy school lunches programme after campaigning to ditch the centralised catering model.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:04:37 +1300Jobs cuts confirmed for Archives NZ and National Library
The restructure will cut more than 11 percent of the workforce.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:59:41 +1300Hundreds of 3D printed guns, parts and ammunition found in Canterbury police raid
Five 3D printers were also found.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:56:19 +1300Thousands of tertiary education staff are striking over pay
Negotiations with some polytechs has dragged on for 10 months, Tertiary Education Union's national secretary says.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:52:38 +1300Police hunt for escaped prisoner Cain Te-Kahurangi Hanara
The man failed to return to prison after being allowed to leave on compassionate bail last week.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:40:18 +1300Israel joins Pacific Islands Forum as partner
The Israeli Foreign Ministry confirmed the decision in a statement on Wednesday.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:14:19 +1300Man arrested after shot fired in Whangārei's central city
The incident occurred about 2am on Sunday in the city's main nightlife area
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:09:54 +1300Sale of Wellington Kāinga Ora houses sparks local backlash
RNZ visits the protest to take a look inside and around the property, and speak with the community
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:32:45 +1300PNG Chiefs unveil logo and jersey in Port Moresby
The NRL's 19th franchise has revealed its brand identity ahead of its 2028 debut after overcoming an urgent High Court injunction bid.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:21:34 +1300Whakaari/White Island erupts ash, alert level raised
The aviation colour code has also been raised to "orange".
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:20:36 +1300'An agonising loss of life and potential': Three accidental drug overdose deaths per week
Jo Newton knew what had happened to her son as soon as she picked up the call from police.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:12:35 +1300'Handcuff me until I catch my flight': Stranded woman begs to be let through NZ
Stranded woman begs New Zealand and Australia, saying she's willing to be detained if it satisfies authorities that she has no intention other than to return home.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:45:25 +1300Emissions fall as fuel prices deter motorists
Overall, gross emissions fell by 550,000 tonnes and were now lower than they were during the first Covid lockdown.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:42:18 +1300School building under cost pressures as extra projects added
The School Property Agency says it's delivering additional building projects since the original budget was set, and it doesn't need extra money.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:33:32 +1300Kiwi-Tongan leader urges Pasifika youth to push past barriers and back themselves
Feature - Louise Amelia Murphy is encouraging Pasifika young people in Aotearoa to push past education barriers to pursue their career goals.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:33:32 +1300Woman charged in West Auckland triple stabbing to seek insanity defence
Three people including a baby were injured in the incident at a home in Glendene earlier this month.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:16:04 +1300National promises to expand maths acceleration programme
In its Plan for Kiwi Kids, National says the expansion would allow 40,000 more students to take part over three years.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:39:09 +1300Search continues for missing kayaker at Waihi Beach
The man has not been seen since entering the water on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:24:51 +1300Crowdfunding pledges for independent supermarket top $1.3m
Plenty Foods in Upper Hutt is looking to compete with the supermarket chains.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:20:30 +1300Morning Report Health Debate: Labour would keep coalition targets, National claims things 'heading in right direction'
Labour has also admitted some of its free GP visits could be with nurse practitioners, while National had admitted it has much to do.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:17:02 +1300Auckland watermain bursts leaving properties without water, delaying school start
Devonport School delayed opening due to the watermain burst.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:15:46 +1300Former Kāinga Ora official among four charged over $4m in alleged bribes
They include two construction company owners, and all are charged in relation to government-funded contracts worth more than $26 million.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:10:29 +1300Trial date set for 33-year-old man charged with murder after Glen Innes death
A 33-year-old man, who has name suppression, has pleaded not guilty to murder.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:01:15 +1300Costs keep rising: Cafe faces impossible choice
Angela Clements says the decision to close Pure Café in Whangārei is the result of increasing pressure from multiple directions - and economists are warning the situation could get worse.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:33:33 +1300Lily Allen cancels her only New Zealand show
The British singer is unwell and Frontier Touring say she is "absolutely gutted to cancel tonight's show".
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:15:45 +1300Man arrested after parachuting off two Auckland buildings
A base jumper who got stuck on the side of an Auckland hotel by his parachute has been arrested and is set to appear in court.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:35:41 +1300Israel joins Pacific Islands Forum as partner
The Israeli Foreign Ministry confirmed the decision in a statement on Wednesday.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:25:29 +1300Labour Day 2026: What's open, what's not and when you have to pay a surcharge
Will you pay a surcharge on Labour Day? Here’s what you need to know.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:21:22 +1300Leading MS advocate Christina Applegate says she doesn’t have the disease after all
Recent test results ruled out the condition, but the actor said it's not good news, she's back to square one and it's a "mindf..k".
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:49:40 +1300Dry spring conditions see dairy prices lift
The price gap between powders and fats also continues to widen.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:49:01 +1300Study visa applications rise - and more being turned down
At one point 85 student visa applications used same bank documents, Immigration New Zealand says.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:31:33 +1300What's going on with retirement village share prices?
Anyone who has bought shares in major retirement village operators might have been avoiding looking at their portfolios recently.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:23:19 +1300David Seymour endorses National candidate in Nelson electorate race
The ACT leader has backed National's Blair Cameron for the Nelson electorate, while also telling a public meeting the upper South Island is facing "real problems" with the health system.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:23:13 +1300Election '26: Cost of living continues to be NZers' top concern
The immediate household pressures of housing, food and fuel loom large, with less than a month to go until the election.