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Conservationists are warning four-wheel-drive enthusiasts in Canterbury this Crate Day about the need to take care around braided rivers, where rare birds are nesting.

'About half a dozen' New Zealanders, including ex-All Blacks, are among those taking legal action, claiming a failure to protect them against the risk of brain damage, a lawyer says. Audio

New Zealand and Australia need to listen to Pacific leaders when they say there are problems with labour mobility schemes, a Massey University academic says. Audio

The London High Court will hear a plea this week to combine claims from 268 former rugby players suffering from neurological impairments into a group action lawsuit.

Accusations, claims and counter-claims flew as the complete takeover of Northland Regional Council by a right-leaning five-person majority elected farmer Geoff Crawford as chair.

The new government is committed to reducing tobacco use, despite plans to repeal smokefree legislation, incoming prime minister Christopher Luxon says. Audio

It's a most American holiday, but for many US immigrants living in New Zealand, finding their own ways to celebrate Thanksgiving in Aotearoa has truly given them something to be grateful for.

Analysis - Given the health and education challenges many New Zealand children face, it is surprising (and even depressing) how little crossover and collaboration there is between these two vital…

The federal government has decided on a range of new protective measures to protect both small businesses and the general population.

The local council had urged Te Aroha residents to reduce water use yesterday after the treatment plant had to shut down due to sediment issues.

A Māori oversight group expects instances of racial bias to come through in a new government-run identification platform - but says improvements will be made.

The Pacific Signature Choir will again take the stage alongside the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra to showcase the rich melodies of traditional songs from across the Pacific. Audio

Javier Milei has won Argentina's presidential run-off poll, according to provisional results.

A public fountain in Tauranga where a pre-schooler is believed to have drowned will be modified to prevent such a tragedy from happening again.

Israeli occupation of Gaza's main hospital is a catastrophe and violates international humanitarian law, Palestinian Ambassador Izzat Salah Abdulhadi tells RNZ. Audio

University of Canterbury Senior Lecturer Leali'ie'e Dr Tufulasi Taleni has been recognised for his research and impact in the field of Pacific education, winning two national awards.

Around 20 people spoke in support of the decision at today's council meeting.

Legislation to allow congestion charging on roads just failed to make it over the line in the last Parliament, but is parked up ready to go.