Recent articles from publications based in New Zealand.
Kiwi musician convinced his music has been ripped off by US man with AI
RNZ National·15d ago
Kiwi musician convinced his music has been ripped off by US man with AI "So much goes into it and then some loser just comes along, clicks a few buttons and claims a song as their own," says Kiwi...
Flood resilience work along Southland's Mataura River progresses, mayor wants more
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·15d ago
Officials are working to bolster flood resilience for communities living along Southland's Mataura River, in light of some community push-back around worst-case scenario flood modelling.
'She's a miracle': the Northland nana who got off meth
RNZ National·15d ago
'She's a miracle': the Northland nana who got off meth After decades of drug use, Deeann Herkt is proud to be sober and supporting others in recovery.
Commissioner asks: Does it need to get tougher to withdraw money from KiwiSaver?
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·15d ago
New Retirement Commissioner David Boyle is seeking information on whether it is possible to tackle unnecessary KiwiSaver hardship claims.
NZTA knew about poor condition of Canterbury highway before fatal crash - coroner
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·15d ago
The NZ Transport Agency failed to take adequate steps to improve the poor condition of a stretch of Canterbury highway with a high crash rate in the weeks before a woman died, a coroner has found.
Can Labour reclaim a lost heartland in Wellington's newest seat, Wellington Bays
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·15d ago
Wellington's newest seat is shaping up to be a neck-and-neck race for the left, as Labour tries to reclaim a lost heartland. Why is it interesting?
'Those opportunities don't happen frequently': Panel calls for changes to NCEA replacement
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·15d ago
'Those opportunities don't happen frequently': Panel calls for changes to NCEA replacement The co-chair of a panel of education experts is calling for changes to the proposed replacement to NCEA.
NZ and migration partner countries shelve plans to share citizens' criminal convictions
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·15d ago
The Migration 5 countries have shelved plans to share citizens' criminal convictions with their partner nations.
Ministry delays rules on too-hot homes
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·15d ago
Advocates for people living in overheating new builds are dismayed that officials will not consider comprehensive changes to fix the issue until 2031.
Revisiting zombie towns: Balclutha's rural resilience
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·15d ago
A decade ago, Shamubeel Eaqub was pessimistic about the future of heartland New Zealand. All the financial indicators were depressing.
'A lot more activity' - significant rise in people trafficking investigations
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·15d ago
The Government has pointed to a lack of resources and blurred roles hampering its battle against human trafficking.
More rain, snow forecast as severe weather system moves north
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·16d ago
More rain, snow forecast as severe weather system moves north A severe weather system moving north over the country is bringing further heavy rain, snow and severe gales across central New Zealand...
What is the Christchurch NRL club state of play?
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·16d ago
Explainer: As the NZ Warriors make a premature and deflating exit from the NRL playoffs after a supreme regular season run, ambitious plans for a second NZ-based club are about to be formally...
Call for Sams Creek to be included in Kahurangi National Park
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·16d ago
Labour and the Greens are backing a call for Sams Creek to be included in the Kahurangi National Park to protect it from future mining proposals at the top of the South Island.
Profits from iwi-led solar project tagged for families experiencing energy hardship
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·16d ago
A floating solar project has transformed a Dannevirke wastewater treatment pond into a source of clean energy, with profit from the electricity generated going to whānau the Tararua community...
Destitute deaths costing funeral directors thousands
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·16d ago
Destitute deaths costing funeral directors thousands By Torben Akel The Funeral Directors Association says members who agree to arrange funerals for people who die with no money are being left out...
Kāinga Ora decision to sell off Wellington housing blocks disappoints locals
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·16d ago
Kāinga Ora is selling 36 social homes in the Wellington suburb of Strathmore. Units in the two blocks on Nuku Street have been empty for up to six years, and plans for 39 new homes on the site were...
Country Life: Taranaki pig farmer goes whole hog to stay ahead
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·16d ago
Taranaki pig farmer Karl Stanley hopes a multi-million dollar extension to his piggery, powered by solar energy, will help future-proof the business amid changing welfare regulations, increasing...
Teen gets 58 percent off his sentence after six armed robberies, burglaries across Auckland, Waikato, Rotorua
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·16d ago
Teen gets 58 percent off his sentence after six armed robberies, burglaries across Auckland, Waikato, Rotorua A teen involved in six armed robberies, burglaries, and numerous vehicle thefts around...
Thousands celebrate cultural diversity at Auckland’s Moon Festival
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·16d ago
Thousands gathered in Auckland on Friday for the start of the Moon Festival, a three-day event marking mid-autumn celebrations, a traditional holiday observed in different forms across Asia.
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