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Resignation of PM's press secretary highlights gaps in NZ law on covert recording and harassment
The police have said the case did not meet the threshold for prosecution.
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After heavy downpours, more rain and snow forecast
Temps across the South Island were forecast to peak to mid-single digits this weekend - and the North Island will be feeling the cold too.
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Limpets are smarter than we might think
Limpets, which are technically a type of snail, are found on rocks, boat hulls, glued to the side of jetties. In spite of - or maybe because of - their ubiquity, we often overlook them in favour of… Audio
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As it happened: Power cuts, flood threats as storm hits from Northland to Wellington
An Orange Heavy Snowfall Warning has been issued for Canterbury and Central Otago. Audio
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'Unnerving': Pay changes add more anxiety in childhood education
Some say centres are struggling with teacher shortages, low enrolments and inadequate government funding.
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Fibreboard manufacturer fined $12k for large wastewater spill
The company responsible for a wastewater spill that killed thousands of fish in a North Canterbury creek has been convicted and fined $12,000.
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Food truck fight at Christchurch Arts Centre resolved
A fight for food trucks to remain at the Christchurch Arts Centre has succeeded - but the site will not be home to as many trucks as the centre would have liked.
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Students make plea to council for safer bus hub
Two Christchurch high school students have urged city councillors to improve safety at the city's bus interchange.
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Trust faces criminal charges after boy badly burned on school trip
The nine-year-old boy was placed in a medically-induced coma.
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21 warnings over heavy rain, strong winds and snow as winter blast arrives
The country is about to be "plunged into winter" as storms batter many regions. Audio
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Heavy rain and gales expected to lash North and South islands
MetService has issued heavy rain warnings for many parts of the country on Wednesday and Thursday. Audio
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Member of historic NZ cricket team dies aged 76
Top order batter Robert Anderson - a member of the New Zealand side to achieve an historic first test win over England in 1978 - has died aged 76.
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Fears toxic weed will spread beyond Northland
Madagascar ragwort is highly invasive and can poison livestock.
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Department of Conservation's unsung hero
DOC ranger is an unsung hero whose job is to clean public toilets at Canterbury's DOC sites and provide toilet paper. And replacing the loo paper is a mammoth job nationwide, with DOC revealing around… Audio
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Four new Black Caps contracted, two veteran spinners miss out
Four players have been given their first Black Caps central contracts, while two veteran spinners are among those to miss out on contracts for next season.
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New Zealand’s air quality improving, but winter smoke still an issue
The overall improvement in air quality was thanks to individuals making good decisions about how they heated their homes or travelled around their cities.
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First Up - The Podcast, Tuesday 3 June
Audio 3 Jun 2025On today's First Up pod: news from the Middle East and an update on weekend sport; there's a push for commuter rail in North Canterbury and much-loved childrens educator and entertainer Suzy Cato is… Audio
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ECan proposes commuter train Rangiora to Rolleston
North Canterbury reporter David Hill has news of a new commuter train proposal for the region Audio
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Aurora: Dazzling light displays return
South Islanders are reporting sightings of the Aurora Australis in Southland and Otago.
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World-first NZ study could help stamp out superbugs
It aims to map antimicrobial resistance hot spots across New Zealand to help combat a growing global health threat.
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Search and Rescue dog trainer honoured
Ron Ealam has been made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his work with Land Search and Rescue over five decades. Audio
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Pasifika recipients say King's Birthday honours are shared
"This award is not only mine. It belongs to the family. It belongs to the village. And my colleagues have been amazing too. It's for us all."
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Justice, food and a CatWalk: King's Birthday Honours in Wairarapa and Wellington
A new dame and knight in Wairarapa have met their titles with surprise and humour.
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Ron Ealam: Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Ron Ealam, from Oxford in Canterbury has received the New Zealand Order of Merit for his work with Land Search and Rescue, for more than 50 years! And for half of that he's been working with rescue… Audio
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Guardians against the galaxy: Duo honoured for asteroids work
A Tekapo couple who have spent the past 50 years helping to track asteroids that could pose a threat to Earth have been jointly awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit.
