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NationalAugust 16

Greens propose fines for supermarkets charging 'excessive prices'

The Green Party wants the government to back its crackdown on the supermarket duopoly by supporting its member’s bill before Parliament rises for the election.
Greens propose fines for supermarkets charging 'excessive prices'
Greens propose fines for supermarkets charging 'excessive prices'
NationalAugust 16

Luxon confident in Stanford’s support

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he is confident he has Erica Stanford's full support for his leadership.
Luxon confident in Stanford’s support
Luxon confident in Stanford’s support
EntertainmentAugust 16

Sir Sam wins television award posthumously

The New Zealand actor was awarded a Logie for best lead actor in a drama for his role in The Twelve, backing up his 2025 win.
Sir Sam wins television award posthumously
Sir Sam wins television award posthumously
NetballAugust 16

Player exodus looms amid domestic netball league uncertainty

While administrators grapple with decisions over the future of New Zealand's domestic netball competition, the country's leading players are headed for the exits.
Player exodus looms amid domestic netball league uncertainty
Player exodus looms amid domestic netball league uncertainty
NationalAugust 16

Meningococcal vaccine access needs to be wider, advocate says

A meningitis awareness advocate says access to free meningococcal B vaccines should be widened to include young people eligible for a Community Services Card.
Meningococcal vaccine access needs to be wider, advocate says
Meningococcal vaccine access needs to be wider, advocate says
NationalAugust 16

‘I didn't challenge for the leadership’: Stanford

National Party minister Erica Stanford is emphasising she categorically supports the Prime Minister after this week's challenge to Christopher Luxon's leadership.
‘I didn't challenge for the leadership’: Stanford
‘I didn't challenge for the leadership’: Stanford
NationalAugust 15

Opportunity Party vows to 'clean up politics'

The Opportunity Party is vowing to "clean up politics" by regulating lobbying and reforming political donations.
Opportunity Party vows to 'clean up politics'
Opportunity Party vows to 'clean up politics'
NationalAugust 15

Fire crews battle large blaze at Auckland cinema

Fire crews are battling a large blaze at a cinema in the Auckland suburb of Botany Downs.
Fire crews battle large blaze at Auckland cinema
Fire crews battle large blaze at Auckland cinema
SportAugust 15

Former Nuggets coach Tab Baldwin 'perpetually banned' from university sport in Philippines after player deaths

Former Tall Blacks and Otago Nuggets coach Tab Baldwin has been permanently banned from university sport in the Philippines, following the deaths of two players at a training boot camp.
Former Nuggets coach Tab Baldwin 'perpetually banned' from university sport in Philippines after player deaths
Former Nuggets coach Tab Baldwin 'perpetually banned' from university sport in Philippines after player deaths
NationalAugust 15

‘Large-scale incident’: Four injured in Hamilton knife attack

Police are describing last night's stabbing of four people in Hamilton as a large-scale incident, spread over several properties.
‘Large-scale incident’: Four injured in Hamilton knife attack
‘Large-scale incident’: Four injured in Hamilton knife attack
RugbyAugust 15

Canterbury keep Ranfurly Shield with tight win over Bay of Plenty

Canterbury have held on to the Ranfurly Shield with a thrilling 33-28 win over Bay of Plenty at Te Kaha Stadium in Christchurch.
Canterbury keep Ranfurly Shield with tight win over Bay of Plenty
Canterbury keep Ranfurly Shield with tight win over Bay of Plenty
ChristchurchAugust 15

Fatal Christchurch dog attack ‘a tragedy for the family’

A local MP said he was distressed to hear that a young child had died after a dog attack in the Christchurch suburb of Aranui.
Fatal Christchurch dog attack ‘a tragedy for the family’
Fatal Christchurch dog attack ‘a tragedy for the family’
NationalAugust 14

Luxon remains ‘relentlessly optimistic’ about NZ

The Prime Minister hasn’t referenced his tumultuous week at all in a speech at the Business Canterbury election conference, focusing instead on the state of the world and National’s plans in the South Island.
Luxon remains ‘relentlessly optimistic’ about NZ
Luxon remains ‘relentlessly optimistic’ about NZ
NationalAugust 14

More flights disrupted as fog hits Wellington

Fog is causing more headaches for air passengers, with several cancellations at Wellington Airport after disruption in Auckland.
More flights disrupted as fog hits Wellington
More flights disrupted as fog hits Wellington
SouthlandAugust 14

Where is the love for Southland, asks Chamber of Commerce CEO

The head of the Southland Chamber of Commerce says the region is badly overlooked and its potential underestimated.
RNZ Checkpoint
Where is the love for Southland, asks Chamber of Commerce CEO
Where is the love for Southland, asks Chamber of Commerce CEO
NationalAugust 14

Terms of reference for Victim Support workplace probe

Every current employee will have the opportunity to participate in the review, Victim Support says.
Terms of reference for Victim Support workplace probe
Terms of reference for Victim Support workplace probe
NationalAugust 14

Polkinghorne denies police accusation he killed wife

Philip Polkinghorne has denied killing his wife as the accusation was put directly to him by police.
Rowan Quinn of RNZ
Polkinghorne denies police accusation he killed wife
Polkinghorne denies police accusation he killed wife
ChristchurchAugust 14

Christchurch man charged with human trafficking, migrant exploitation

Immigration NZ says the charges relate to 11 people.
Sam Sherwood of RNZ
Christchurch man charged with human trafficking, migrant exploitation
Christchurch man charged with human trafficking, migrant exploitation
RugbyAugust 14

Mo’unga ‘logical replacement’, unlikely to feature in first test

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie said it’s a matter of when, not if, Richie Mo’unga plays test rugby again.
Mo’unga ‘logical replacement’, unlikely to feature in first test
Mo’unga ‘logical replacement’, unlikely to feature in first test
BusinessAugust 14

RNZ to cut staff by 10%

RNZ is preparing to reduce its staff numbers by about 10% over the coming year.
RNZ to cut staff by 10%
RNZ to cut staff by 10%
BusinessAugust 14

Visitor numbers remain up as South Island maintains record levels

Nine percent more overseas visitors arrived in New Zealand in the June 2026 year — and arrivals from Australia have hit a record level.
Visitor numbers remain up as South Island maintains record levels
Visitor numbers remain up as South Island maintains record levels
FootballAugust 14

NZ Football withdraws support for Infantino

New Zealand Football has formally withdrawn its support for the candidature of Gianni Infantino as Fifa president at the 2027 Fifa Congress.
NZ Football withdraws support for Infantino
NZ Football withdraws support for Infantino
WorldAugust 14

Bird remains found in engine after passenger partially sucked out of plane window

Bird remains were found in the engine of a Ryanair Boeing 737 NG plane where a passenger was partially sucked through a broken window shortly after takeoff from Greece in July, the US National Transportation Safety Board has said.
Bird remains found in engine after passenger partially sucked out of plane window
Bird remains found in engine after passenger partially sucked out of plane window
BusinessAugust 13

How Chinese electric vehicles are reshaping New Zealand's car market

Chinese-made electric vehicles are reshaping the country's car market as Chinese imports make up 73 percent of New Zealand's fully electric vehicles.
How Chinese electric vehicles are reshaping New Zealand's car market
How Chinese electric vehicles are reshaping New Zealand's car market
NationalAugust 13

Calls to overhaul of eyewitness identification laws

An overhaul of New Zealand’s eyewitness identification laws is needed to “mitigate harm”, Criminal Cases Review Commissioner says.
Calls to overhaul of eyewitness identification laws
Calls to overhaul of eyewitness identification laws