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Dai Henwood's breathing deteriorates over 'tumour activity', postpones shows
Henwood was diagnosed with cancer in 2020. Audio
Large steam plumes seen at Whakaari/White Island
GeoNet has raised the aviation colour code to orange.
Ukraine's ambassador to New Zealand wants Russia 'held accountable'
Ukraine's ambassador to New Zealand says Russia must be held to account for its invasion of Ukraine if a long-lasting peace deal is to be achieved. Audio
Dozens of jobs open up ... in Antarctica
Job openings so cool they're practically icy have opened up on the southern continent. Audio
Cronenberg's The Brood inspires new Wellington exhibition
David Cronenberg's 1979 body horror The Brood teases in its trailer that it's "a film so terrifying that it will devastate you totally". Audio
The art of the dull: 'we're the opposite of hipsters'
The Dull Men's Club is an online club for dullsters who celebrate the ordinary and eschew glitz and glam. Audio
'Severe disruption' for Auckland roads until new bridges built
This story, "Six years 'severe disruption' on Auckland roads predicted, until new bridges built," has been retracted by RNZ for failing to meet editorial standards.
Teacher shortage 'no surprise', head of secondary principals group says
Vaughan Couillault says the data now reflects what teachers have already been experiencing.
Miriam Margolyes on New Zealand: 'It's a tiny population, but thrilling'
New Zealand is a "more interesting and developing place than Australia," says the Australian-based British actor.
China begins second military activity in Tasman Sea
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon earlier said New Zealand "have been continuously monitoring, tracking and shadowing the movements of this fleet".
Jetstar technical issues cause check-in delays
In a statement to RNZ, the company said check-in and boarding systems were affected.
Teen struck in face by untethered 412kg steel beam on 17th birthday
A Rotorua company's modified crane became a weapon that changed the life of a teenage contractor, who required major surgery.
Students on edge after report of rape near university campus
A 36-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including unlawful sexual connection and burglary. Audio
Former US officer convicted over fatal shooting of NZ man
Christian Glass was shot five times by police after calling 911 during an apparent mental health crisis in Colorado.
One of country's most prolific shoplifters jailed
Terese Odette Harris was jailed on 90 charges related to her shoplifting spree.
Court dismisses three suspects in Liam Payne homicide investigation
Two others accused of supplying drugs to the former boy band star are remanded in custody pending the start of their trial.
Sky Television's revenue takes a hit
The provider has made a first half loss, but CEO has a more positive outlook.
Gang members attending Bay of Plenty tangi, expect disruptions, police say
Police say the tangi is for the father of a prominent Mongol gang member.
Rocket Lab launches satellite from Mahia peninsula
The satellite was launched for US company BlackSky.
Metal Yoda sculpture stolen from backyard
Police are asking for the public's help to find the sculpture stolen from a Wellington property.
Avondale community group to engage Racing Minister over local racecourse housing plans
In March last year the 135-year-old racecourse moved to change the entire 35 hectares to a terrace and apartment buildings zone under Council's PC78 Intensification process.
'We feel betrayed': Ukrainian reactions to Trump's recent war of words
Mahi for Ukraine spokesperson and Ukrainian New Zealand resident both say people are shock by Trump's actions and words.
New unit to scrutinise Health NZ, open for four months
The Health Assurance Unit - tasked with reviewing and potentially replacing Health NZ's reset plan - was set up in February and will finish in May.
Abuse survivors protest for ACC eligibility change
About two dozen survivors of abuse in care and their supporters marched from the Bridge of Remembrance to ACC to deliver a letter calling for change.
Possible sighting of Tom Phillips and kids was not them - police
The sighting was reported over the weekend to police, who have now confirmed it was not the group.