Namibia secured their first medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Tuesday night when boxer Philip Haoseb reached the semi-finals of the men’s 55kg category. Haoseb convincingly beat Alex Mukuka of New Zealand 4-0 in the quarter-finals, and with both losing semi-finalists automatically receiving bronze medals, Haoseb has now secured at least a bronze […] The post Haoseb secures first medal for Namibia appeared first on The Namibian .
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PoliticalRadio New Zealand· Jul 30, 2026, 5:33 AM3LOW
Education Ministry figures show that after years at 10-11 percent, 15 percent of those leaving school over the last three years had no NCEA qualifications.
HealthHong Kong Free Press· Jul 30, 2026, 5:20 AM3MODERATE
New Zealand’s top diplomat Winston Peters drew the ire of Beijing’s ambassador in Wellington on Thursday after telling a lawmaker of Chinese descent to “go back to your own country”. During a debate about New Zealand’s response to the Covid pandemic on Wednesday, populist NZ First leader Peters was asked by China-born Green Party member […]
PoliticalRadio New Zealand· Jul 30, 2026, 5:19 AM3LOW
The head of science at St Patrick's College in Wellington says all assessments in his department will be done in class under supervision to avoid students misusing artificial intelligence to complete them.
He busted his ribs and punctured a lung against the Springboks in Auckland last year. Now Emoni Narawa is back for the All Blacks’ tour of the Republic.
Regulation Minister David Seymour on Thursday welcomed a Ministry for Regulation sector review that recommends sweeping changes to reduce barriers to residential and small to medium-scale solar installations.
A patched Mangu Kaha gang member has been arrested after police investigating the supply of illicit drugs executed a search warrant at a Whangārei property.
The Office of the eSafety Commissioner will allege Telegram neglected its legal obligations when it allowed videos, including of the Christchurch mosque massacre, to remain on the platform.
“I looked up at my partner and said, ‘I think I’ve won,’ then scrolled up to the top of the ticket where we both saw the amount.”The realisation hit instantly.
EconomicRadio New Zealand· Jul 30, 2026, 12:31 AM3MODERATE
Christchurch City Holdings rejected an unsolicited takeover proposal from a consortium, stating the offer was not compelling enough to warrant further consideration.
Andrew Geddis on the new enrolment deadlines, who is most affected, and whether the justifications stack up. Imagine, said Andrew Geddis, “if the IRD came out with a rule that said if a small business has not filed its GST return on a particular day … that small business cannot carry out any business in the future”. After all, “they’re dropkicks.
Police were called to the Duke St business about 4.45am on Thursday after receiving a report of an alarm sounding and the noise of a vehicle speeding away.
PoliticalRadio New Zealand· Jul 29, 2026, 7:50 PM3LOW
U2 frontman Bono paid tribute, describing Hansard as "a smiling rascal if you needed him to be... this most musical and mischievous archangel of Ballymun".
Deception, incompetence or both? The story of Immigration New Zealand’s failed Biometric Capability Upgrade project keeps getting worse, writes Henry Oliver in today’s excerpt from The Bulletin. To receive The Bulletin in full each weekday, sign up here .
PoliticalRadio New Zealand· Jul 29, 2026, 5:20 PM3LOW
Morningstar's latest KiwiSaver survey shows returns ranged from an average 3.3 percent in the quarter for conservative fund to 11.9 percent for the aggressive category.
The hopeful politician is using bikini selfies and buff bros to encourage young Māori to enrol to vote. It’s turning heads and dividing opinion, but will it actually work? Who is Tania Waikato?
Wayne Brown is accusing a group of councillors of secretly pushing the agenda of the Auckland Ratepayers’ Alliance. They strongly deny the claim. An anti-rates lobbyist provided strategic advice to some Auckland councillors as they came up with a plan to torpedo mayor Wayne Brown’s budget, council documents show.
Janine Chester doesn't know who carved the initials into her bedroom door frame in 1898, but the detail has become one of the things she loves most about her 1870s Auckland cottage.
The Defence Force is flying more than five hours to chopper Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to Hamilton, so he doesn’t have to make a 3-hour return drive. It’s happened twice so far.
Lesley Johnson of New Plymouth was happy when a judge ordered a drunk driver to pay her $11,300 in reparations for damage and emotional harm after crashing into her lounge. Then she learned how long he’d have to pay it off.
Cameroon’s Emmanuel Eseme defied the torrential rain in Glasgow to win the men’s 100 metres in a Commonwealth Games record time on Tuesday as New Zealand’s Zoe Hobbs surged to a surprise victory in the women’s 100m. Persistent downpours throughout the evening session at the Scoutstoun track made for hazardous conditions, with the conclusion to […] The post Eseme, Hobbs shine in Glasgow rain to win 100m Commonwealth gold appeared first on The Namibian .
New Zealand has awarded its first new offshore petroleum exploration permit since the government reversed the country’s ban on new offshore oil and gas exploration, marking what officials describe as...
The Afghanistan national futsal team has departed for Bangkok, Thailand, to compete in the 2026 Continental Futsal Championship. According to the Afghanistan Football Federation, the tournament will be held from August 1–6 and will feature Afghanistan, Thailand, Russia, Vietnam, and New Zealand. Afghanistan will kick off its campaign against host nation Thailand on August 2.
‘’In my four years coaching at the Hurricanes he's one of the most talented players I have coached, really,’’ said Hurricanes forwards coach Jamie Mackintosh.
Supply ChainRadio New Zealand· Jul 29, 2026, 3:58 AM3MODERATE
Minister for Social Development Louise Upston revealed nearly 70 percent of those at risk of losing financial support have psychiatric or psychological conditions.
NZ First’s Shane Jones calls it “crass”. But the candidate behind this campaign says it could be the most successful enrol to vote campaign in history.
Police are asking for the public’s help to identify two people who may be able to assist with an investigation into the alleged unauthorised use of a person’s bank card across Canterbury.
Canberra, Australia Official Development Finance to the Pacific increased in 2024 reaching US $4.1 billion, ending three years of decline, but a new report says the rise came predominantly from concessional loans, which offset falling year-on-year grants. The Pacific aid landscape has stabilised but is increasingly debt-driven, says the Lowy Institute in a new report published today. The ’Pacific Aid Map 2026’ which tracks aid and development finance flows across the Pacific, notes that Australia remains the largest Pacific Aid partner.
PoliticalRadio New Zealand· Jul 29, 2026, 12:18 AM3MODERATE
The Human Rights Commission says the government's plans to change or repeal Te Tiriti o Waitangi clauses within current legislation would weaken protections, increase legal uncertainty and deepen division.
New Zealand fashion label Sylvester will close after Christmas, with the company saying the country’s difficult economic conditions have made it impossible to continue operating.
Inspector Hywel Jones, Waikato District Prevention Manager, said police were called to a store on Victoria St about 12.40pm on Tuesday after receiving reports that three people were taking items from the shop.
The new Western Springs Bowl has a new name and is about to enter a new era. Here’s everything you need to know. It’s a new name, a new logo and a new era for one of Auckland’s oldest and most argued-about venues.
The New Zealand government has announced changes to its Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme, introducing a simpler recruitment process, greater worker mobility and stronger protections for overseas workers. The post New Zealand announces changes to seasonal worker scheme, implementation starts 2027 appeared first on Nairametrics .
Two new appointments to the Medical Council raise an obvious question and competing issues around free speech, writes Henry Oliver in today’s excerpt from The Bulletin. To receive The Bulletin in full each weekday, sign up here . This morning, The Post’s Andrea Vance reported that Roderick Mulgan – a former Free Speech Union chair who remains a board member and now serves as its international director – was named alongside three others in health minister Simeon Brown’s latest round of appointments to the Medical Council.
Viewers of the 6pm 1News bulletin on Saturday were subjected to multiple replays of a teenager falling nearly three meters onto his head. The clip is like a scene from a horror movie. Or, worse, a viral video from the early days of YouTube as teenagers learned that you really could find footage of anything online.
It comes as both face growing pressures at home. Netanyahu is up for reelection and is embattled in part because of his deteriorating relationship with Trump.
A New Zealand power company and Singapore-based infrastructure firm have plans to build a huge, power hungry “AI factory” in Southland. Politicians aren’t sure if that will be good.
Supply ChainRadio New Zealand· Jul 28, 2026, 4:00 AM3MODERATE
A willingness to critically examine whether cases were handled professionally is essential to maintaining trust in the justice system, say sexual violence support organisations.
Bryan Kohberger, 31, filed the hand-written petition on Monday from the Idaho Maximum Security Penitentiary where he is serving four consecutive life sentences.
A Royal New Zealand Navy warship taking part in the world’s largest maritime exercise has rescued six people after an outrigger canoe got into difficulty off Hawaii.
A former Hamilton café worker has won the right to recover unpaid holiday pay directly from one of the business’s directors after the Employment Relations Authority found the company could not meet its debts.
In the video shared online, anti-greyhound racing activists can be seen getting confrontational with greyhound racing supporters at a race meet in Manukau.
As part of our series exploring how New Zealanders live and our relationship with money, a 35-year-old working in finance explains his approach to spending and saving. Want to be part of The Cost of Being? Fill out the questionnaire here .
The Department of Conservation is investigating the suspected deliberate poisoning of two pōhutukawa trees at Hahei Beach after evidence of “drill and fill” holes was found around their bases.
PoliticalRadio New Zealand· Jul 27, 2026, 9:41 PM3MODERATE
The Technology Users Association says the government needs to take the lead to address gaps in New Zealand's digital infrastructure and policy direction.
Lewis Clareburt has claimed New Zealand’s first gold medal of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after producing a stunning comeback to win the men’s 200m butterfly
Prosecutors on Monday gave a moment-by-moment account of the last night of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, showing that after a stream of text messages with singer D4vd, her phone went permanently silent when she arrived at his home.
PoliticalRadio New Zealand· Jul 27, 2026, 6:26 PM3LOW
National is proposing to increase the amount of paid parental leave, but about half of all New Zealand employers are already offering more than the statutory minimum.
PoliticalRadio New Zealand· Jul 27, 2026, 6:26 PM3LOW
Bargaining is something that doesn't come naturally for lots of people, but experts say you may be able to negotiate the price of anything, if you try.
Infantino praised FIFA for “delivering the best show in the world” and spoke of the World Cup bringing “joy and togetherness,” in a 900-word statement published across a 15-page post on his Instagram account and on FIFA’s website.
A senior economics lecturer at the University of Waikato was summarily dismissed after accepting a full-time position at an overseas university while holding his role in New Zealand.
MilitaryTASS English (v2)· Jul 27, 2026, 9:10 AM3MODERATE
Russia’s Federal Security Service reported that New Zealand sought to obtain from the detainee the data on Russia's military-technical cooperation with Asia-Pacific countries
Residents from across Newfoundland's North Shore and beyond gathered to celebrate Pride on Sunday, marching together after last year’s celebrations were cancelled due to wildfire evacuations in the area. The CBC’s Madison Taylor was there.
In this bulletin: 1. COMMONWEALTH GAMES — Tonga stun hosts as Pacific athletes light up Commonwealth Games2. FOOTBALL — New Zealand win OFC U-16 Men’s Championship 20263.
EconomicRadio New Zealand· Jul 27, 2026, 7:46 AM2LOW
A local official criticized a resource-extraction deal, saying it drains community resources without providing any return, and expressed frustration that such agreements are only revealed after paperwork is finalized.
FSB officers in Khabarovsk detained a 55-year-old local resident suspected of passing data to New Zealand's intelligence service, according to the Russian special service.
PoliticalRadio New Zealand· Jul 27, 2026, 4:54 AM3MODERATE
The prime minister and finance minister held a briefing to discuss whether the government will maintain support measures for families affected by the ongoing fuel crisis.
The National leader came very close to saying he won’t form a governing arrangement with Opportunity - with his office later confirming it “amounted to a formal ruling out”
The omission of Hurricanes co-captain Du’Plessis Kirifi, who is contracted to NZ Rugby until the end of 2027, was a major talking point after the All Blacks squad was named.
System of a Down and Faith No More have announced a highly anticipated joint tour of Australia and New Zealand, marking System of a Down's return to the stage after over a decade.
HealthRadio New Zealand· Jul 27, 2026, 1:41 AM3MODERATE
A hunter working on farmland notes that wildlife is much more visible at night, with up to fifty or sixty animals seen in the same area where none are visible during daylight hours.
A Kiwi priest who made himself a bishop on a remote Scottish island has been exiled from the Catholic Church because he didn’t get the approval of the Pope.
PoliticalRadio New Zealand· Jul 27, 2026, 12:38 AM3MODERATE
New Zealand's immigration minister declined to release documents that opposition leader Winston Peters says would reveal covert changes to migration settings for Indians.
Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls will hope to rebound against Uganda in the Commonwealth Games netball competition on Monday after they went down by five goals, 48-53, to New Zealand in their second Pool B Preliminary Round game at the Hyra Arena in Glasgow, Scotland. A day after the Jamaicans beat Trinidad and Tobago 81-22 in their opening game, they were held in check by New Zealand who took a measure of revenge after losing to them in the semi-finals four years ago. Led by Grace Nweke, who scored 47 goals from 56 attempts, New Zealand led by two goals after the first quarter, 14-12; they were up by one goal, 26-25, at halftime; and were ahead 39-35 going into the final period.
Aotearoa has an opportunity to step back from the immediate political debate and consider what balance it wants to strike between seafood production and the long-term health of its oceans, writes marine science professor Simon Thrush. The government’s controversial Fisheries Amendment Bill has reignited debate over New Zealand’s most common – and most controversial – commercial fishing method. Bottom trawling involves commercial fishing boats dragging large, heavy nets across the seafloor.
HealthRadio New Zealand· Jul 26, 2026, 11:02 PM3MODERATE
A clinical trial in the Australasian region found that a new training programme was associated with a small increase in infection risk, though researchers also gained valuable insights on how such training should be administered.
Nothing is set in stone, but Greg Bruce wonders if he can make his family’s future just a little more secure. The number is bearing down on me. I cannot ignore it because my kids are always reminding me.
The former Chief Fire Officer and Life Honorary Member is being remembered for his 35 years of volunteer service and unwavering commitment to his brigade and community.
EconomicRadio New Zealand· Jul 26, 2026, 7:36 PM3MODERATE
New Zealand's Green Party warns that a planned South Island data centre could raise power prices and cost jobs in other industries, but a major investor argues the project will instead boost employment.
HealthRadio New Zealand· Jul 26, 2026, 7:00 PM3MODERATE
A hospital patient required an MRI after slipping in the shower while trying to stomp on cockroaches, underscoring an increasing problem of insect complaints in hospital wards according to nurses.
PoliticalRadio New Zealand· Jul 26, 2026, 6:01 PM3MODERATE
Two New Zealand brothers, who took opposing stances during the controversial 1981 Springbok rugby tour, reflect on their differing positions 45 years later.
Changing New Zealand’s consent laws would shift the focus to the presence of a ‘yes’ rather than the absence of a ‘no’. There’s nothing like listening to politicians squabbling at a playground level – “It was mine, no, it was MINE” – to obscure the importance of a complex shift New Zealand’s laws around rape. But that’s exactly what happened last week after justice minister Paul Goldsmith, as if from thin air, made a campaign promise last Sunday that National would change consent laws to bring them in line with many other developed nations and common understandings of what it means to have sex when everyone involved wants it.
Russell Lampkin was caught in a dangerous situation when an aerial ladder broke down, is warning his colleagues and the public are at risk as Fenz increasingly relies on ageing equipment.
Neither of Krysana Hanley’s parents or grandparents have red hair. She delves into the hidden biology behind how the trait surreptitiously skips whole generations.
PoliticalRadio New Zealand· Jul 26, 2026, 3:34 AM3MODERATE
A political party has published a 43-page election platform detailing its priorities, including policies on climate action, Te Tiriti, and digital technology.
PoliticalRadio New Zealand· Jul 26, 2026, 2:41 AM2LOW
The reigning A-League champions are set to face an English Premier League club that narrowly avoided relegation, in what appears to be an upcoming international friendly or tournament match.
DisasterRadio New Zealand· Jul 26, 2026, 2:30 AM2LOW
A motorcyclist was killed in a two-vehicle crash involving a car on State Highway 1 in the Northland township of Awanui, New Zealand, after police were called to the scene.
PoliticalRadio New Zealand· Jul 26, 2026, 1:55 AM2LOW
New Zealand's ACT Party has proposed increasing annual health budget spending on Pharmac (the pharmaceutical management agency) by one percent yearly to align more closely with Australia's and the OECD average spending levels.
Police impounded vehicles, deployed the Eagle helicopter, and chased a speeding driver across farmland during a weekend operation against dangerous drivers in Taranaki.
PoliticalRadio New Zealand· Jul 25, 2026, 10:44 PM3MODERATE
New Zealand's National party has promised to extend paid parental leave from 26 weeks to 30 weeks if re-elected, and is proposing to revive a policy allowing parents to take some additional leave.
The United States imposed new tariffs of 10 to 12.5 percent on products from more than 80 countries on Thursday, citing forced labor prevention under Section 301 of the Trade Act, prompting diplomatic pushback from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, China, India, and the EU. Several countries rejected accusations of forced labor, with India's textile exporters expressing particular concern about discriminatory treatment and potential loss of international orders.
DisasterRadio New Zealand· Jul 25, 2026, 6:22 AM4MODERATE
Floodwaters surged down Tinakori Road in Wellington during the morning, with a local resident capturing the event on video. Authorities are investigating the cause of the flooding.
US President Donald Trump appeared to claim he wanted to run for president again in 2028 - which he technically cannot do after already serving two terms.
From beef rendang to smash burgers to koko brownies, here’s how to eat your way through Glen Eden like a local, according to Aunty Tommy’s co-founder Marlon Rivers. “I really love it here for the character – and the slight hint of danger,” says Marlon Rivers (Vaiala, Lepea, Safune, Sapapali’i), co-founder and director at Aunty Tommy’s. He lives locally and runs the company’s small batch Pacific cacao roastery from Glenmall, right at the heart of Glen Eden.
When your friends are all moving overseas and the cost of living is almost as high as the cost of housing, it can feel hard to stay in Aotearoa, writes Diana Simumpande. It’s 9pm, and I’m fighting off the Sunday scaries by scrolling through Instagram stories, which honestly have now just become a FOMO-inducing showreel of relocated Kiwis. Someone got into Berghain last night.
PoliticalRadio New Zealand· Jul 24, 2026, 4:29 PM2LOW
Marama Davidson, co-leader of New Zealand's Green Party, has stated the party is committed to removing the current government and influencing the next one, comments made ahead of the Greens' annual general meeting.
Directors Fred Witton and Ross Troughton have, according to receivers, provided “no satisfactory response” about the missing vessel - a one-of-one model in NZ.
The US president has confirmed plans to impose double digit tariffs on 60 countries - including NZ – after an investigation into goods allegedly made with forced labour.
Volpato had been stopped two hours earlier on Anzac Bridge and issued an infringement notice after allegedly being caught driving more than 20km/h over the speed limit.
The winners of the best architecture in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty have been announced at the 2026 Regional ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards.
Supply ChainRadio New Zealand· Jul 24, 2026, 7:32 AM2LOW
Port Taranaki has reassured nearby residents that initial assessments of a proposed LNG import terminal indicate it is unlikely that risk management zones will impact the community or popular nearby recreational areas.
An “unsustainable” investment scheme that raised more than $50 million from hundreds of investors has had six of its companies ordered into liquidation.
DisasterRadio New Zealand· Jul 24, 2026, 4:00 AM5MODERATE
Forecasters are warning of severe weather across New Zealand this weekend, including storms, snow, and the risk of tornadoes. Strong winds are expected to be severe enough to potentially close the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
CriminalRadio New Zealand· Jul 24, 2026, 3:11 AM3MODERATE
An internal police review found an investigation conducted by former Detective Senior Sergeant Darren Folau to be 'poor,' stating that the complainant was 'not listened to and not believed.'
When an exasperated tenant gave his bass loving neighbour some headphones, he declined, saying he couldn’t “feel the music”, the Tenancy Tribunal heard.
Hayden Tasker rammed police officers with his car on New Year’s Day 2025, and had since been found guilty of murder. Today he was sentenced to a minimum 22 years in jail.
HealthRadio New Zealand Pacific· Jul 24, 2026, 1:14 AM3MODERATE
Liuaki Kokohu VI, a 35-year-old New Zealand citizen of Tongan descent, who is considered a high-risk escapee due to his criminal history, remains on the run.
EconomicRadio New Zealand· Jul 24, 2026, 12:58 AM4MODERATE
A trade minister indicated that there are efforts to reinstate tariff rates, and stated that former President Trump would proceed with his intended actions.
The Prime Minister was swift to condemn Nash, but wasn’t immediately sure on ruling out working with him. It didn’t take him long to clock the potential for a political break.
CriminalRadio New Zealand· Jul 23, 2026, 10:49 PM2LOW
The individual expressed feeling that a past personal experience was not considered severe enough by the police, leading to feelings of shame and blame.
Massive Theatre Company’s new show talks about home through the eyes of five different young people. Ātea editor Liam Rātana went to the opening night. Hawaiki.