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CricketSeptember 2

Former Black Cap loses county cricket role after supporter backlash

Former Black Cap Scott Kuggeleijn has lost his short-term role with English county side Hampshire after "feedback from staff and supporters" over his recruitment.
Former Black Cap loses county cricket role after supporter backlash
Former Black Cap loses county cricket role after supporter backlash
QueenstownSeptember 2

Developer defends reviving controversial fast-track Arrowtown housing project

The developer behind a controversial housing project near Arrowtown is defending a revised fast-track application and says more housing is needed in the area.
Developer defends reviving controversial fast-track Arrowtown housing project
Developer defends reviving controversial fast-track Arrowtown housing project
NationalSeptember 2

Explainer: Why you need to enrol to vote by October 25

If you plan on casting a vote in November's general election, the clock is ticking.
Explainer: Why you need to enrol to vote by October 25
Explainer: Why you need to enrol to vote by October 25
CanterburySeptember 2

Canterbury and Otago buck trend of economic gloom

New Zealand has been in a downturn for the past three years - but some parts of the country are coming out of it, Kiwibank says.
Canterbury and Otago buck trend of economic gloom
Canterbury and Otago buck trend of economic gloom
ChristchurchSeptember 2

‘Young people are drinking less and less often’: Alcohol consumption at record lows

Hospitality businesses in Christchurch have pointed to changing habits among young people as a factor amid record low levels of alcohol consumption.
‘Young people are drinking less and less often’: Alcohol consumption at record lows
‘Young people are drinking less and less often’: Alcohol consumption at record lows
BusinessSeptember 2

Confused ASB customers report $0 balance in KiwiSaver

ASB customers are reporting widespread issues with KiwiSaver, with balances showing up at zero.
Confused ASB customers report $0 balance in KiwiSaver
Confused ASB customers report $0 balance in KiwiSaver
NationalSeptember 2

Furious finger-pointing by MPs as election campaign heats up

The Greens and National are refusing to back down over inaccurate claims they have made about their political opponents.
Furious finger-pointing by MPs as election campaign heats up
Furious finger-pointing by MPs as election campaign heats up
NationalSeptember 2

Top officer cleared of criminal wrongdoing

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has been cleared of criminal wrongdoing following a police investigation into historical allegations, RNZ is reporting.
Top officer cleared of criminal wrongdoing
Top officer cleared of criminal wrongdoing
NationalSeptember 2

Global warming will exceed 1.5°C target, UN warns

New Zealand's membership in the Paris Agreement has come under scrutiny this week, with ACT and NZ First raising doubts over the country's continued involvement.
Global warming will exceed 1.5°C target, UN warns
Global warming will exceed 1.5°C target, UN warns
WorldSeptember 2

US set to announce fuel security deal for Pacific: report

The US is set to announce a major fuel security deal for the Pacific region, RNZ Pacific understands.
RNZ's Teuila Fuatai in Koror, Palau
US set to announce fuel security deal for Pacific: report
US set to announce fuel security deal for Pacific: report
ChristchurchSeptember 2

No gas leak at primary school

Emergency services were called to the primary school, in the suburb of Beckenham, about 12.35pm.
RNZ
No gas leak at primary school
No gas leak at primary school
NationalSeptember 2

Damning report blames 'systemic leadership failures’ for Wellington sewage disaster

The catastrophic failure of the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant was caused by long-standing systemic failures of leadership, a damning report has found.
Damning report blames 'systemic leadership failures’ for Wellington sewage disaster
Damning report blames 'systemic leadership failures’ for Wellington sewage disaster
BusinessSeptember 1

SuperGold card holders missing out

A SuperGold Card discount is offered by hundreds of businesses, but lack of promotion means many older people don't know the details.
Nona Pelletier of RNZ
SuperGold card holders missing out
SuperGold card holders missing out
NationalSeptember 1

Cervical screening free from March 2027

The policy will make screenings free for an estimated additional 786,000 women aged 25 to 69, the govt says.
Cervical screening free from March 2027
Cervical screening free from March 2027
CanterburySeptember 1

Charity warns more suitable housing for older people needed

A Christchurch charity says NZ could be in "serious trouble" if it doesn't act to address the shortage of social housing for older people - with the population of renters over 65 set to triple by 2050.
Charity warns more suitable housing for older people needed
Charity warns more suitable housing for older people needed
NationalSeptember 1

Mayor found to have harassed RNZ worker with 'terrorist' comment

Wayne Brown described his comment as a "fumbled attempt at humour" and has apologised.
Mayor found to have harassed RNZ worker with 'terrorist' comment
Mayor found to have harassed RNZ worker with 'terrorist' comment
NationalSeptember 1

Family of Kiwi missing in Nepal dismiss false rescue reports

Family of missing Kiwi Suhasini Reddy have arrived in Nepal to join the search for her.
Family of Kiwi missing in Nepal dismiss false rescue reports
Family of Kiwi missing in Nepal dismiss false rescue reports
NationalSeptember 1

Kiwi producer facing fraud charges ordered home

TV producer Alexander Breingan is facing charges and has been ordered to return to NZ from Los Angeles.
Kiwi producer facing fraud charges ordered home
Kiwi producer facing fraud charges ordered home
CanterburySeptember 1

‘Fake rooms’ in Ashburton Hospital keeping rural medicine alive

There are two fake rooms inside Ashburton Hospital. And often, they're occupied by fake patients.
‘Fake rooms’ in Ashburton Hospital keeping rural medicine alive
‘Fake rooms’ in Ashburton Hospital keeping rural medicine alive
Mid CanterburySeptember 1

Cancer survivor skiing to fundraise for others in treatment

A Canterbury based skier has only just recovered from his blood cancer but is already hitting the slopes to raise money for others travelling for treatment.
RNZ
Cancer survivor skiing to fundraise for others in treatment
Cancer survivor skiing to fundraise for others in treatment
NationalAugust 31

Te Pāti Māori unveils policy to make Te Tiriti binding for Crown

Te Pāti Māori are promising major constitutional reform by entrenching Te Tiriti o Waitangi into lawmaking and binding the Crown to honour it, if elected.
Te Pāti Māori unveils policy to make Te Tiriti binding for Crown
Te Pāti Māori unveils policy to make Te Tiriti binding for Crown
NationalAugust 31

Luxon says striking public servants ‘should be at work’

Public Service Minister Paul Goldsmith has criticised public servants planning to strike next week, saying the industrial action is part of a "broader political campaign" to change the government.
Luxon says striking public servants ‘should be at work’
Luxon says striking public servants ‘should be at work’
NationalAugust 31

Delight as kākāpō population soars to 325

The 2026 kākāpō breeding season, the biggest on record, has come to an end with a bumper number of kākāpō chicks produced.
Delight as kākāpō population soars to 325
Delight as kākāpō population soars to 325
NationalAugust 31

Labour's fuel tax freeze plan lacks cost details

Labour's leader is yet to reveal how much it will cost to halt fuel tax increases for the next three years.
Labour's fuel tax freeze plan lacks cost details
Labour's fuel tax freeze plan lacks cost details
BusinessAugust 31

3000 hospitality businesses gone in a year, figures show

About 3000 hospitality businesses have closed their doors in the past 12 months, new data shows.
3000 hospitality businesses gone in a year, figures show
3000 hospitality businesses gone in a year, figures show