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Good Morning - Today is: Tuesday, 21 October 2025 07:39:45 NZDT
Current: 15.6°C, Max: 16.3°C, Min: 15.1°C. It feels like 14.4°C
FORECAST: Rain and wind. High 19C. Winds WNW at 40 to 55 km/h. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around 12mm. It feels like 14.4°C. 2 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Showery, bright intervals | Sunrise: 06:21 | Sunset: 19:44 | Dawn: 05:53 | Dusk: 20:12
Weather Forecast
 Temperature : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.1 °C/hr 15.6°C, 83%   Pressure : Current trend is Rising slowly, changing by 0.1 hPa/hr 1009.2hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  NW  Current wind speed is Light breeze (F2) from NW (313°) 11km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 27km/h
Air Quality :  3 AQI  0.9ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 1.9kLux, 0.1hrs   Solar UV :  0.3UVI  15W/m2
Last weather station contact: Tuesday, 21 October 2025 at 07:40:27. Updated in seconds

 Weather Forecast
Today
Rain, Wind
19°C
Rain, Wind		 Tonight
Mostly Cloudy, Wind
12°C
Mostly Cloudy, Wind
Rain and wind. High 19C. Winds WNW at 40 to 55 km/h. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around 12mm.
Chance of Rain: 100%
 Moon & Sun Forecast
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent       Day & Night Ratio Clock Graph
Moonrise
05:51
Moonset
19:31
Visibility
1% 		Sunrise
06:21
Sunset
19:44
Day Length
13.23 Hrs
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Sun Phase: Above Horizon
There will be 2min 33s more daylight tomorrow
 System Information
Station Is Online
Updated: 07:40:27 21/10/2025
System Up: 5 days 12 hours
Prgm Up: 5 days 12 hours
Hardware:WeatherDuino Pro2+
TX Power: Solar/Battery 13.22V
System Rollover: Midnight
Station Environment: Urban
Elevation: 23m (75ft)
Lat:S40°21'32.2"(-40.35894°)
Lon:E175°34'21.9"(175.57275°)
City: Palmerston North
State: Manawatū/Wanganui
Country: New Zealand
Time Zone: UTC +13:00(NZDT)


The Palmy Sun
Palmy Weather News presented in-conjunction with: Radio New Zealand, New Zealand Herald and Stuff
Tuesday, 21 October 2025
Day
293
Week
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Latest Top 3 News Stories
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Accidental drowning: Coroner ‘troubled’ that bystanders didn’t pull 4-yr-old Nia Lohchab from Tauranga Memorial Park fountain and try to revive her. Flowers left at the fountain at Memorial Park after the tragic drowning of 4-year-old Tauranga girl Nia Lohchab. Photo / Alex Cairns Source: NZ Herald.
Flowers left at the fountain at Memorial Park after the tragic drowning of 4-year-old Tauranga girl Nia Lohchab. Photo / Alex Cairns. Source: NZ Herald
2 of 3
MetService warns of heavy rain and gales as spring weather turns wild. Gales of up to 130km/h are forecast for the top of the South Island and the bottom of the North Island today. Photo / NIWA Weather Source: NZ Herald.
Gales of up to 130km/h are forecast for the top of the South Island and the bottom of the North Island today. Photo / NIWA Weather. Source: NZ Herald
3 of 3
Former students of Auckland’s Wesley College allege culture of violence, ritual hazings after hostel closures announced . Wesley College, in Pukekohe, was established in 1844 and is New Zealand's oldest registered secondary school. Photo / Shannon Haunui-Thompson, RNZ Source: NZ Herald.
Wesley College, in Pukekohe, was established in 1844 and is New Zealand's oldest registered secondary school. Photo / Shannon Haunui-Thompson, RNZ. Source: NZ Herald
  Accidental drowning: Coroner ‘troubled’ that bystanders didn’t pull 4-yr-old Nia Lohchab from Tauranga Memorial Park fountain and try to revive her
Nia Lohchab, 4, accidentally drowned in Tauranga's Memorial Park in 2023.
Published: 5:00AM 21 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/tauranga-memorial-park-fountain-drowning-coroner-rules-nia-lohchabs-death-accidental/N2K7FY6CINFJZC7MGBTITH4MZA/

 MetService warns of heavy rain and gales as spring weather turns wild
MetService has issued multiple weather warnings across New Zealand.
Published: 5:00AM 21 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/metservice-warns-of-heavy-rain-and-gales-as-spring-weather-turns-wild/DNECGR7GWZHH5DB2AUSHV2IR7M/

 Former students of Auckland’s Wesley College allege culture of violence, ritual hazings after hostel closures announced
"If they think it’s bad now, it was far worse then."
Published: 5:00AM 21 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland/former-students-of-aucklands-wesley-college-allege-culture-of-violence-hazing-rituals-after-hostel-closures-announced/2BKMPASUIZGCBBUSA6UTQRKF4E/
Manawatū Local Newsroom
Sister accused of defrauding brother out of $16k
Ngawai Patricia King denies stealing from her brother by fraudulently filling in forms to obtain more than $16,000 from his KiwiSaver.
Published: 5:00AM 21 October 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360859425/sister-accused-stealing-brothers-kiwisaver-funds

Massey building reaches end of life
The section of the Riddet Complex no longer meets building standards.
Published: 4:45AM 21 October 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360859352/massey-university-building-reaches-end-life

Ladies Rest in artistic focus for art prize recipient
Examining the history of an everyday convenience is to be the focus of a new $40,000 art prize designed to bring top artists to the region.
Published: 4:40PM 20 October 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360860070/ladies-rest-artistic-focus-art-prize-recipient

Have you seen Roxanne?
The 14-year-old went missing near Palmerston North central about 1pm on Friday.
Published: 3:25PM 20 October 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360859944/have-you-seen-roxanne

Increased voter turnout confirms new city council
Palmerston North had its highest voter turnout since 2010.
Published: 12:11PM 20 October 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360859350/increased-voter-turnout-confirms-new-city-council

Originair introduces direct flights from Palmerston North to Blenheim
The service comes just after Originair began flights between Blenheim and Christchurch, after competitor Sounds Air cut the route.
Published: 10:26AM 20 October 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360859495/originair-introduces-direct-flights-palmerston-north-blenheim

Police ‘urgently’ searching for man in Pahīatua homicide investigation
They think the public may have seen the man, Jeremy Robertson, near Tarawera Rd in Rotorua, where police found a car belonging to the woman found dead in Pahīatua last week.
Published: 10:00AM 20 October 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360859372/police-still-searching-man-pahiatua-homicide-investigation

Ghost Dog’s cultural melting pot
SOCIAL CINEMA: Jim Jarmusch deftly navigates a fusion of Italian mafia tropes and urban Black culture, with ancient Japanese tradition slicing through both sides.
Published: 9:49AM 20 October 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/culture/360859442/social-cinema-ghost-dogs-cultural-melting-pot

Inland Revenue seeks to liquidate award-winning butchery
The Department of Inland Revenue has signalled its intention to file liquidation proceedings against Moreish, a former Manawatū success story that was flying high, winning national awards only two years ago.
Published: 5:00AM 20 October 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360853771/ird-seeks-liquidate-award-winning-butchery

Challenging but successful: 30th Targa Rally done and dusted
Even faced with wild weather and a few challenges, participants of the 30th Targa Rally still had a great time competing, the rally’s event director said.
Published: 4:11PM 19 October 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360859115/challenging-successful-30th-targa-rally-done-and-dusted

One dead, three injured after serious crash in Feilding
Emergency services were called to Halcombe Rd near Mt Taylor Drive around 2.30pm on Saturday where one person died and three others were injured.
Published: 10:28AM 19 October 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360858958/one-dead-three-injured-after-serious-crash-feilding

21-year-old Māori-Tongan rangatahi secures council seat in rural Tararua
Keshaan Te Waaka, 21, has secured the Tamaki nui-a-rua Māori ward at the Tararua District Council, unseating incumbent Naioma Chase in a close race.
Published: 10:00AM 19 October 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360858979/21-year-old-maori-tongan-rangatahi-secures-council-seat-rural-tararua

‘Our community has matured’
Though wounded from the looming loss of Manawatū District Council’s Māori ward, Bridget Bell has taken hope and joy from a campaign trail starkly different to the one that confronted her three years ago.
Published: 5:15AM 18 October 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360857699/our-community-has-matured-solace-and-hope-mana-whenua-representation

Tararua's new mayor Scott Gilmore shares first messages with district
OPINION: New Tararua Mayor takes the opportunity to thank the outgoing mayor and look ahead to the future.
Published: 5:00AM 18 October 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360857052/mayoral-column-tararuas-new-mayor-scott-gilmore-sets-scene

Players and coaches need comforting whispers from today's sports psychologists
Opinion: The current netball player uprising shows performance psychologists, once the ugly ducklings of sports science, are needed more than ever.
Published: 4:30AM 18 October 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360856306/players-and-coaches-need-comforting-whispers-todays-sports-psychologists

Kosy: The little theatre with the big history
When studying old buildings we view many as historic. One quietly slipped under the radar, a movie theatre once known by insulting names such as “fleapit”.
Published: 4:00AM 18 October 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360857325/back-issues-little-theatre-big-history

The small North Island school that has won four consecutive national rugby titles
A triple international coaches the team that has made a habit of beating schools with rolls 10 times larger than theirs.
Published: 4:00AM 18 October 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/sport/360858336/secret-manukuras-unprecedented-run-girls-first-xv-titles

‘No other choice’: Protest action for career firefighters
More than 2000 unionised firefighters have walked off the job in what they say is a last resort to fixing poor conditions and pay.
Published: 6:00PM 17 October 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360853082/no-other-choice-protest-action-career-firefighters

Little change as councils finalise election results
Three councils in the wider region had an increase in voting numbers, but others still had to finalise the special votes.
Published: 4:53PM 17 October 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360857860/little-change-some-councils-finalise-election-results

‘Jinkies!’ Beloved cartoon van inspires new Buzz
It you’ve got a Scooby-Doo-worthy caper to solve, a Palmerston North car dealer has got the wheels for you.
Published: 11:00AM 17 October 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360856800/jinkies-beloved-cartoon-van-inspires-new-buzz
New Zealand Newsroom
Coroner 'troubled' no members of public removed child from fountain
Nia Lohchab died after running out of the sight of her grandfather.
Published: 5:00AM 21 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/576477/coroner-troubled-no-members-of-public-removed-child-from-fountain

How do I know if my teen is entangled in 'toxic masculinity'?
What does it mean? How can you tell? And what to do about it if you think it's picking up steam.
Published: 6:04AM 21 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/relationships/how-do-i-know-if-my-teen-is-entangled-in-toxic-masculinity

Slips, closed highways and emergency callouts as wind and rain hit South Island
Strong gales and heavy rainfall continues to make its way across the country - here's what happened overnight.
Published: 7:19AM 21 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/576499/slips-closed-highways-and-emergency-callouts-as-wind-and-rain-hit-south-island

'It's never too late to do the right thing': Police appeal for truth, two years on from Baby Ru killing
Police say its never too late for those who know what happened to the toddler to tell the truth.
Published: 5:00AM 21 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/576475/it-s-never-too-late-to-do-the-right-thing-police-appeal-for-truth-two-years-on-from-baby-ru-killing

How even non-striking workers might not be paid in a strike
Industrial action such as this week's 'mega strike' can cause significant issues for employers, one employment law expert says.
Published: 6:35AM 21 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/576487/how-even-non-striking-workers-might-not-be-paid-in-a-strike

Man with infection can't get ambulance to hospital, finds 50 people in waiting room
Told by a doctor to call 111, a seriously ill man found his own lift after being told no ambulances were available, then found a full ED with intubated patients in triage areas and beds gridlocked down corridors.
Published: 7:14AM 21 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/576498/man-with-infection-can-t-get-ambulance-to-hospital-finds-50-people-in-waiting-room

Thousands of bank accounts closed, transferred to IRD
Every year, thousands of New Zealand bank accounts are closed and the money is transferred to Inland Revenue.
Published: 6:49AM 21 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/576494/thousands-of-bank-accounts-closed-transferred-to-ird

When and how to see the 2025 Orionid meteor shower
Here's how you can catch a glimpse of shooting stars in the night sky this week.
Published: 6:45AM 21 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/576490/when-and-how-to-see-the-2025-orionid-meteor-shower

Man charged for fatal Te Kūiti crash after boat and trailer come loose
Nateisha-Kurstyn Pareteoro Hana-Wetere was driving back home with her three-year-old son after a holiday when she was killed.
Published: 5:00AM 21 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/576483/man-charged-for-fatal-te-kuiti-crash-after-boat-and-trailer-come-loose

Baptist Church apologises for abuse in care
It particularly mentioned children who were in the care of Manurewa Children's Home, which looked after neglected and orphaned children from 1914-1989.
Published: 5:00AM 21 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/576481/baptist-church-apologises-for-abuse-in-care

Firefighters battle blaze on Wellington's Tory St
A fire investigator is at the scene of a blaze that's caused disruption in central Wellington.
Published: 11:50PM 20 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/576473/firefighters-battle-blaze-on-wellington-s-tory-st

'You're gonna have rubbish everywhere else' - halving collections not popular with some residents
Moving from weekly to fortnightly rubbish collection is an idea that some Aucklanders want to see binned before it has even begun.
Published: 8:23PM 20 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/576466/you-re-gonna-have-rubbish-everywhere-else-halving-collections-not-popular-with-some-residents

Several emergency call-outs hours before severe weather warning kicked in
High winds have been wreaking havoc in some parts of both islands thoughout the day.
Published: 11:39PM 20 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/576474/several-emergency-call-outs-hours-before-severe-weather-warning-kicked-in

'Controlling them as if they were his property' - slavery trial starts
Moeaia Tuai is on trial accused of controlling two young people, keeping their passports and pay, sexual violation and assault.
Published: 5:30PM 20 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/576451/controlling-them-as-if-they-were-his-property-slavery-trial-starts

Greater Wellington council wants people to stop adopting possums as pets
The Greater Wellington council says the marsupials pose a serious threat to native birds and plants.
Published: 8:11PM 20 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/576465/greater-wellington-council-wants-people-to-stop-adopting-possums-as-pets

Council candidate alleges fellow candidate behind online attacks
A local election candidate claims a rival competitor created fake social media accounts to attack him and other candidates.
Published: 7:33PM 20 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/576463/council-candidate-alleges-fellow-candidate-behind-online-attacks

Young people speak about the pain and challenge of not finding work
Two Taranaki job hunters speak about their frustration at doing everything they can to find work, but remaining without a job for months.
Published: 9:05PM 20 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/576469/young-people-speak-about-the-pain-and-challenge-of-not-finding-work
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Global Newsroom
Trump backs Australia’s nuclear submarine deal after Aukus review
Anthony Albanese also signed a White House deal on critical minerals.
Published: 6:49AM 21 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/trump-backs-australias-nuclear-submarine-deal-after-aukus-review/OA7LG7XVLJB7NKZMXG52RCQROE/

Bali’s record floods expose toll of unchecked tourism and weak waste systems
At least 18 people were killed and four remain missing after the floods.
Published: 6:00AM 21 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/balis-record-floods-expose-toll-of-unchecked-tourism-and-weak-waste-systems/WHYOM6BRVVF2JJQXJVQ4Q4NJ4E/

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni marks three years in power as support for her far-right party grows
Her Brothers of Italy party now polls above the 26% that won her power.
Published: 6:00AM 21 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/giorgia-meloni-marks-three-years-in-power-as-support-for-far-right-party-grows/K4PBSHJ245DCZHENMXKMA3KSZY/

Some GOP lawmakers embrace move away from an ‘America first’ vision, others are sceptical
Republicans in Congress have widely different takes on US foreign policy under Trump.
Published: 6:00AM 21 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/some-gop-lawmakers-embrace-move-away-from-an-america-first-vision-others-are-sceptical/TMMMHOFSRVCRTNPZABMPMHQA4U/

To some, Marwan Barghouti is a Palestinian Mandela. To others he is a militant mastermind in waiting
Five prisoners claim guards beat Marwan Barghouti unconscious on September 14.
Published: 5:00AM 21 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/to-some-marwan-barghouti-is-a-palestinian-mandela-to-others-he-is-a-militant-mastermind-in-waiting/UWAL7PK4KVH6RAE4LNG4F4EHMI/

Brazen Louvre theft underlines France’s reputation as global hotspot for major art raids
Louvre theft underlines France’s reputation as global hotspot for major art raids.
Published: 5:00AM 21 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/brazen-louvre-theft-underlines-frances-reputation-as-global-hotspot-for-major-art-raids/TJYKBU7OSNBYFPKHYZCIH4STOM/

Colombia’s leader accuses US of murder and violating sovereignty - prompting Trump to halt aid
New York Times: Gustavo Petro says US killed an innocent fisherman in an attack on a boat.
Published: 5:00AM 21 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/colombias-leader-accuses-us-of-murder-and-violating-sovereignty-prompting-trump-to-halt-aid/N6QTRTN6QVBIVM7MUF4TDWB47M/

Raiding the jewellery box: Rush to cash in on family heirlooms, gold necklaces - as well as gold bars
NY Times: High prices signal investors are looking for safe place to stash their wealth.
Published: 5:00AM 21 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/raiding-the-jewellery-box-rush-to-cash-in-on-family-heirlooms-gold-necklaces-as-well-as-gold-bars/AMCVLCYFTVAC5IXSH3AMMKNU6Q/

Pollution spikes with days of fireworks set off to mark Diwali in New Delhi
Fireworks for Diwali have worsened the haze despite restrictions on their use.
Published: 6:32PM 20 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/pollution-spikes-with-days-of-fireworks-set-off-to-mark-diwali-in-new-delhi/F4FDXJLO7JEHHPZUPNGSTIA2I4/

Explainer: Where the Israel-Hamas ceasefire stands after deadly strikes and disputes
New York Times: Dozens of Palestinians were killed, but both sides say the truce remains.
Published: 4:54PM 20 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/explainer-where-the-israel-hamas-ceasefire-stands-after-deadly-strikes-and-disputes/3GOXQ4WXCRBLZFCLZJCPHYGBEA/
Sports Newsroom
Shooter Martina Salmon shines despite Silver Ferns' heavy loss to Australia
Silver Ferns' shooter Martina Salmon could easily have crumbled in her first Test against Australia when an early shot was blocked by one of the fiercest defenders in world netball - instead she just kept shooting.
Published: 5:00AM 21 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/576482/shooter-martina-salmon-shines-despite-silver-ferns-heavy-loss-to-australia

Cricket live updates: Black Caps v England - second T20 international
It was a mammoth task for the Black Caps they looked to take a series lead at Christchurch's Hagley Oval.
Published: 4:11AM 21 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/576460/cricket-live-updates-black-caps-v-england-second-t20-international

Rugby: Otago's golden NPC era
Otago finished the 1998 season with 598 points, still a record for an NPC season.
Published: 8:12PM 20 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/576464/rugby-otago-s-golden-npc-era

Kiwi combination place second at prestigious Maryland 5* equestrian event
Monica Spencer and Artist placed second in equestrian's prestigious Maryland 5 Star event in the United States this morning.
Published: 3:21PM 20 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/576439/kiwi-combination-place-second-at-prestigious-maryland-5-equestrian-event

Devon Briggs races to 10km gold at para-cycling world champs
New Zealand finally bag their gold medal on the final day of the para-cycling world championships as Devon Briggs powers past his rivals.
Published: 7:16AM 21 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/576415/devon-briggs-races-to-10km-gold-at-para-cycling-world-champs

Kane Williamson back in Black Caps for England ODIs
Batting great Kane Williamson will play his first match for the Black Caps in more than seven months.
Published: 6:31AM 20 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/576376/kane-williamson-back-in-black-caps-for-england-odis

Australia confident injured Pat Cummins will feature strongly in Ashes
Cummins is recovering from a back stress injury and has yet to resume bowling.
Published: 8:15AM 20 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/576390/australia-confident-injured-pat-cummins-will-feature-strongly-in-ashes

League: Booed on home turf, Kiwis channel hostile reception
The crowd was firmly in Toa Samoa's corner against the Kiwis in Auckland.
Published: 6:01AM 20 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/576373/league-booed-on-home-turf-kiwis-channel-hostile-reception

League - Ferns skipper on Mele's match-winner: 'She's lethal'
The Kiwi Ferns staged an incredible second half comeback against Fetu Samoa.
Published: 10:56PM 19 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/576365/league-ferns-skipper-on-mele-s-match-winner-she-s-lethal

League: Jahream Bula scores four tries as Fiji's Bati defeat Cook Islands
Fiji scored a total of eight tries in their opening Pacific Championships Bowl rugby league clash.
Published: 10:23PM 18 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/576320/league-jahream-bula-scores-four-tries-as-fiji-s-bati-defeat-cook-islands

Rugby league live updates: NZ Kiwis v Toa Samoa
The Pacific Islanders had their chances to snatch a historic victory, but could not hold the ball when it mattered.
Published: 8:38PM 19 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/576355/rugby-league-live-updates-nz-kiwis-v-toa-samoa

Rugby league live updates: Kiwi Ferns v Fetu Samoa
The NZ women trailled by 20 points at halftime, but wore their opponents down after the break.
Published: 5:49PM 19 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/576353/rugby-league-live-updates-kiwi-ferns-v-fetu-samoa

NZ Breakers lose to ANBL leaders Melbourne United
American Izaiah Brockington topped the scoring with 25 points
Published: 7:58PM 19 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/576360/nz-breakers-lose-to-anbl-leaders-melbourne-united
News In Pictures
 Kristen Bell’s 'tone deaf' anniversary post has people asking, ‘WTF?’. Source: Stuff.
Kristen Bell’s 'tone deaf'
anniversary post has people
asking, ‘WTF?’.
Source: Stuff
Published: 7:27AM 21/10/2025		 ‘Utterly heartbroken’: Former England captain and Manchester City manager’s son killed in tractor crash. Source: Stuff.
‘Utterly heartbroken’:
Former England captain and
Manchester City manager’s son
killed in tractor crash.
Source: Stuff
Published: 6:58AM 21/10/2025		 Watch: Black Caps mauled by record-setting England as Salt, Brook run rampant. Source: Stuff.
Watch: Black Caps mauled by
record-setting England as Salt,
Brook run rampant.
Source: Stuff
Published: 6:48AM 21/10/2025		 ‘Not what I wanted’: The big problem for McLaren’s F1 championship leader. Source: Stuff.
‘Not what I wanted’: The
big problem for McLaren’s F1
championship leader.
Source: Stuff
Published: 6:47AM 21/10/2025		 ‘Like bringing new blood into an All Black team’: Team NZ’s new America’s Cup trio. Source: Stuff.
‘Like bringing new blood into
an All Black team’: Team
NZ’s new America’s Cup trio.
Source: Stuff
Published: 6:47AM 21/10/2025		 Ferocious fire that ripped through Wellington business extinguished, investigations begin. Source: Stuff.
Ferocious fire that ripped
through Wellington business
extinguished, investigations
begin.
Source: Stuff
Published: 6:41AM 21/10/2025		 Britain’s equivalent of a Tim Tam no longer qualifies as chocolate. Source: Stuff.
Britain’s equivalent of a Tim
Tam no longer qualifies as
chocolate.
Source: Stuff
Published: 5:29AM 21/10/2025		 Advice to feed babies peanuts early and often helped thousands of kids avoid allergies. Source: Stuff.
Advice to feed babies peanuts
early and often helped
thousands of kids avoid
allergies.
Source: Stuff
Published: 5:03AM 21/10/2025		 In the Deep End: My most humbling assignment. Source: Stuff.
In the Deep End: My most
humbling assignment.
Source: Stuff
Published: 5:00AM 21/10/2025		 At least three people saw child floating face down in fountain pool but no one tried to help her. Source: Stuff.
At least three people saw child
floating face down in fountain
pool but no one tried to help
her.
Source: Stuff
Published: 5:00AM 21/10/2025		 Billed $2200 with no warning: Debt collectors put on to grandmother who refused to pay. Source: Stuff.
Billed $2200 with no warning:
Debt collectors put on to
grandmother who refused to pay.
Source: Stuff
Published: 4:00AM 21/10/2025		 Minister says teacher strikes will impact exams. Teachers disagree. What’s the deal?. Source: Stuff.
Minister says teacher strikes
will impact exams. Teachers
disagree. What’s the deal?.
Source: Stuff
Published: 4:00AM 21/10/2025		 Can you out-run inflation? How much you need to put into your KiwiSaver – and where should you put it. Source: Stuff.
Can you out-run inflation? How
much you need to put into your
KiwiSaver – and where should
you put it.
Source: Stuff
Published: 4:00AM 21/10/2025		 He thought she was 14, but she was a cop. A teacher’s sexually explicit messages revealed. Source: Stuff.
He thought she was 14, but she
was a cop. A teacher’s
sexually explicit messages
revealed.
Source: Stuff
Published: 4:00AM 21/10/2025		 The subject about to disappear from Kiwi classrooms - and 50,000 people aren’t having it. Source: Stuff.
The subject about to disappear
from Kiwi classrooms - and
50,000 people aren’t having
it.
Source: Stuff
Published: 4:00AM 21/10/2025		 Is Labour’s big new policy plagiarism, or is it something different?. Source: Stuff.
Is Labour’s big new policy
plagiarism, or is it something
different?.
Source: Stuff
Published: 4:00AM 21/10/2025		 Desperate mother says she is ‘not blind enough, not poor enough’ to get help. Source: Stuff.
Desperate mother says she is
‘not blind enough, not poor
enough’ to get help.
Source: Stuff
Published: 4:00AM 21/10/2025		 If Te Pāti Māori wants to succeed, it needs to get its s... together. Source: Stuff.
If Te Pāti Māori wants to
succeed, it needs to get its
s... together.
Source: Stuff
Published: 4:00AM 21/10/2025		 AM quiz: Grape sugar is more commonly known as ... what?. Source: Stuff.
AM quiz: Grape sugar is more
commonly known as ... what?.
Source: Stuff
Published: 4:00AM 21/10/2025		 The cost-of-living crisis laid bare as seniors queue for charity kai. Source: Stuff.
The cost-of-living crisis laid
bare as seniors queue for
charity kai.
Source: Stuff
Published: 4:00AM 21/10/2025
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Business Newsroom
Here’s what will really affect jobs in the age of AI
Demand for radiologists has increased as AI becomes part of their workflow.
Published: 7:22AM 21 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/heres-what-will-really-affect-jobs-in-the-age-of-ai/HYT5FTKHBBEPVFYJPDORRQDYZQ/

How one Amazon glitch brought huge parts of the internet to a halt - including TVNZ+ and Neon
Cascade effect of AWS glitch illustrates the fragility of the interconnected internet.
Published: 7:01AM 21 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/how-one-amazon-glitch-brought-huge-parts-of-the-internet-to-a-halt-including-tvnz-and-neon/27N5Z6XNMVA3RHQCXG3IGVF2IQ/

Napier: Puāwai cafe putting young teenagers in charge one day a week
'You have to take these big risks to see what happens.'
Published: 6:00AM 21 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/napier-puawai-cafe-putting-young-teenagers-in-charge-one-day-a-week/RPC5KTQUDJBHBAB3IHEE3DPWZI/

NZTA’s $1.4b contactless ticketing rollout faces value drop amid major delays
The value of the Govt’s delayed National Ticketing Solution has fallen significantly.
Published: 5:00AM 21 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/economy/nztas-14b-contactless-ticketing-rollout-faces-value-drop-amid-major-delays/35F24VNBWJFFJAIKOBSYNYMCZ4/

NZ sharemarket up 0.4% despite inflation report - Market close
The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,344.96, up 55.75 points or 0.42%.
Published: 6:22PM 20 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/markets/shares/nz-sharemarket-up-04-despite-inflation-report-market-close/56S5VQOFYJBZVOO7ZE27NMSORQ/

Labour’s economic policy really about cornering National on asset sales – Jenée Tibshraeny
Can National shift the conversation from asset sales to asset recycling?
Published: 6:04PM 20 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/economy/employment/labours-economic-policy-really-about-cornering-national-on-asset-sales-jenee-tibshraeny/REDOYUB7GVFBTNOALMHEOGBN4Q/

Apple’s NZ operation returns to growth in a recession-hit market
Treaty means tech giant pays tax across the Tasman, accounts indicate.
Published: 4:00PM 20 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/apples-nz-operation-returns-to-growth-in-a-recession-hit-market/HJAAXAW6S5BH3BCZWPY7XRI3JU/

Two killed as cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway into sea
The cargo jet had arrived from the United Arab Emirates before dawn.
Published: 3:21PM 20 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/two-killed-as-cargo-plane-skids-off-hong-kong-runway-into-sea/3I2WQU6M6RGC5PKX6LLNJE2YQU/

Inflation has peaked: Why economists believe the worst is behind us
Core inflation shouldn't trouble the Reserve Bank, economists say.
Published: 2:30PM 20 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/inflation-has-peaked-why-economists-believe-the-worst-is-behind-us/3KGZBJA6GVHZ7IWLSWXVZFGPNE/

Honey NZ’s Mānuka Phuel plans international push after rapid local growth
It took just seven months for Alex McDonald to take Mānuka Phuel from idea to can.
Published: 2:00PM 20 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/small-business/honey-nzs-manuka-phuel-plans-international-push-after-rapid-local-growth/6H3YB4YK4JFFPCN57NFFJC436E/
Politics Newsroom
Future Fund or future flop? Labour seeks to reset its economic story
Analysis - The 'Future Fund' is as much about optics as economics, but a lack of detail has left Labour exposed, writes Craig McCulloch.
Published: 6:54AM 21 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/576486/future-fund-or-future-flop-labour-seeks-to-reset-its-economic-story

How even non-striking workers might not be paid in a strike
Industrial action such as this week's 'mega strike' can cause significant issues for employers, one employment law expert says.
Published: 6:35AM 21 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/576487/how-even-non-striking-workers-might-not-be-paid-in-a-strike

Educators say they've been blind-sided by curriculum changes
Some in the sector say the changes are much more than just tweaks.
Published: 6:47AM 21 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/576492/educators-say-they-ve-been-blind-sided-by-curriculum-changes

Cautious optimism for Labour's Future Fund, though some question lack of detail
But the prime minister says the newly unveiled policy is "just a whole bunch of buzz words" with no detail or costings.
Published: 6:04AM 21 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/576485/cautious-optimism-for-labour-s-future-fund-though-some-question-lack-of-detail

Very few beneficiaries offered new non-financial sanctions, thousands have benefit cut
Thousands have had their benefits cut since new non-financial sanctions were introduced, and only nine offered the new alternative.
Published: 7:12AM 21 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/576497/very-few-beneficiaries-offered-new-non-financial-sanctions-thousands-have-benefit-cut

Charter high school for Pasifika girls to open in Auckland next year
The high school will offer traditional activities and languages for 120 students from Term 1 next year.
Published: 6:09AM 21 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/576478/charter-high-school-for-pasifika-girls-to-open-in-auckland-next-year

Watch: Christopher Luxon on $515m spend-up for new roads
The government will spend more than half a billion dollars buying properties for its Roads of National Significance.
Published: 5:55PM 20 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/576442/watch-christopher-luxon-on-515m-spend-up-for-new-roads

Tai Tokerau budget 'not ever been overspent' - Mariameno Kapa-Kingi
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi says she has taken "some time" to decide how to respond to the claims by Te Pāti Māori's leadership.
Published: 6:16PM 20 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/576445/tai-tokerau-budget-not-ever-been-overspent-mariameno-kapa-kingi

Labour announces 'Future Fund' as first key election policy
The $200 million fund comes ahead of the party's highly-anticipated tax policy, expected this month.
Published: 2:58PM 20 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/576428/labour-announces-future-fund-as-first-key-election-policy

Greens accuse government of 'clownish' smear campaign over mega strike
The party has savaged the government's response to the looming mega-strike.
Published: 12:09PM 20 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/576417/greens-accuse-government-of-clownish-smear-campaign-over-mega-strike

Sam Broughton steps down as president of Local Government New Zealand
It comes after a landslide loss in the Selwyn District mayoralty race.
Published: 4:51PM 20 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/576448/sam-broughton-steps-down-as-president-of-local-government-new-zealand

Public will back workers on 'mega strike' - Labour Party
The Prime Minister is doubling down on claims striking unions are "politically motivated" and says kids will be "massively impacted".
Published: 9:12AM 20 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/576367/public-will-back-workers-on-mega-strike-labour-party

Government compromises on consumer finance law change
The amendment included a retrospective fix that would see banks avoid a blanket penalty over disclosure breaches between 2015 and 2019.
Published: 1:26PM 20 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/576430/government-compromises-on-consumer-finance-law-change

New Zealand Performance Academy for sports announced as latest charter school
New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa will be based in Upper Hutt and is set to open early next year.
Published: 10:23AM 20 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/576398/new-zealand-performance-academy-for-sports-announced-as-latest-charter-school

Inflation still lower than under Labour, Christopher Luxon says
The prime minister says inflation may bounce around the 3 percent target rate.
Published: 10:50AM 20 October 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/576394/inflation-still-lower-than-under-labour-christopher-luxon-says
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Entertainment Newsroom
Ryan Adams says Auckland concert may be final show outside US after turbulent NZ tour
Fans at his New Zealand gigs described erratic rants and worrying behaviour.
Published: 2:59PM 20 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/ryan-adams-says-auckland-concert-may-be-final-show-outside-us-after-turbulent-nz-tour/7BTZQJIQG5HCDIXW2GYR7RQESA/

Jennifer Lopez’s ex accuses her of cheating and choosing fame over their marriage
The claims follow Lopez saying she had never been truly loved.
Published: 2:35PM 20 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/jennifer-lopezs-ex-accuses-her-of-cheating-and-choosing-fame-over-their-marriage/H34UXLJZGNED7O37XY26SX53HM/

Fat Freddy’s Drop announce 2026 world tour dedicated to Chris ‘Mu’ Faiumu
The tour honours late founder Chris 'Mu' Faiumu, who died in July, aged 57.
Published: 10:00AM 20 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/fat-freddys-drop-announce-2026-world-tour-dedicated-to-chris-mu-faiumu/SN6AUGPC75E4JDIMXF26JBGARU/

Radio’s Sam Wallace opens up on hair transplant journey and confidence boost
'Oh, my hair’s fallen out. Why not get it fixed?'
Published: 8:00AM 20 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/radios-sam-wallace-opens-up-on-hair-transplant-journey-and-confidence-boost/PBRDLDCUVVCSFLYXVTKRPMGQYM/

Kim Kardashian would like to know the price of milk
She also couldn't tell you how much she spends on glam, reckons it's probably a million.
Published: 7:26AM 20 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/kim-kardashian-would-like-to-know-the-price-of-milk/A34PFZOTBVH3PNYMC6CJW7JUMA/

Auckland Philharmonia thrill with Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique concert – William Dart
REVIEW: Pierre Bleuse shaped Berlioz' Symphonie Fantastique with electrifying clarity.
Published: 5:00AM 20 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/auckland-philharmonia-thrills-with-berliozs-symphonie-fantastique-concert-william-dart/P33YKKE42FE6HLWKATXZVKTOMM/

Sam Rivers death: Limp Bizkit mourn bassist they call their ‘heartbeat’
Rivers rejoined Limp Bizkit in 2018 after recovering from a liver transplant.
Published: 6:48PM 19 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/sam-rivers-death-limp-bizkit-mourn-bassist-they-call-their-heartbeat/P72FL3I5GJFVZBTKQFJYZCKHMI/

Keith Urban’s comic reaction to fan’s familiar first name amidst Nicole Kidman split
The quip was one of his first public nods to his split from Nicole Kidman.
Published: 5:53PM 19 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/keith-urbans-comic-reaction-to-fans-familiar-first-name-amidst-nicole-kidman-split/PSACAGAATVHGJPCA4M6B2RHHOY/

Michael Clarke matches with girlfriend Arabella Sherborne at Sydney race day
Michael Clarke stepped out with Arabella Sherbourne at Sydney's TAB Everest Day.
Published: 12:46PM 19 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/michael-clarke-matches-with-girlfriend-arabella-sherborne-at-sydney-race-day/G5GE5ZNLNZCINK2Q3TCKBWSPUI/

Lady Annabel Goldsmith dies aged 91
The former society hostess was a key figure in the swinging Sixties.
Published: 9:30AM 19 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/lady-annabel-goldsmith-dies-aged-91/6TADW3NEJJBNVOKGFSFOTT3WDE/
Lifestyle Newsroom
Advice: I found my husband’s sex doll. Is it right to feel betrayed?
"He swears it’s just a physical outlet and insists it’s not ‘cheating’."
Published: 7:00AM 21 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/advice-i-found-my-husbands-sex-doll-is-it-right-to-feel-betrayed/FEWXTQJPXJEEXMMBVUILZUWZ4U/

The women keeping Pike River’s fight alive – Ask Me Anything with Paula Bennett
How Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse found their voice following the 2010 tragedy.
Published: 7:00AM 21 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/the-women-keeping-pike-rivers-fight-alive-ask-me-anything-with-paula-bennett/2VEXNTY7HREE5PUQRTBK25QK3A/

Prince Andrew’s team ‘tried to hire internet trolls to harass sex accuser
Posthumous memoir reveals negotiations before settlement deal.
Published: 6:14AM 21 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/prince-andrews-team-tried-to-hire-internet-trolls-to-harass-sex-accuser/HBIMRPO7RBHULLM6R3KEFEP2EA/

Luxury apartments hit the market in Dame Trelise Cooper’s block
Celebrated fashion designer tells OneRoof her own pad is no longer for sale.
Published: 6:00PM 20 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/luxury-apartments-hit-the-market-in-dame-trelise-coopers-block/QX5Q7MC2PVDKJO3KISORSPOWWU/

Six surprising foods to help you sleep, from turkey to kiwifruit
Telegraph: Research suggests foods rich in dietary tryptophan and melatonin can aid sleep.
Published: 6:00PM 20 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/six-surprising-foods-to-help-you-sleep-from-turkey-to-kiwifruit/2DGYTFJWDVGNRKUM376C5I6DQA/

30 under 30: Meet the Kiwi TikTok stars shaping culture online
From food hacks to fashion, these young Kiwi creators are taking NZ to the world.
Published: 2:00PM 20 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/30-under-30-meet-the-kiwi-tiktok-stars-shaping-culture-online/2Q2CBUDZOVBARBXAJBGFYO4OTE/

Shortages, smoothies and fraud: The matcha market cracks under pressure
New York Times: Can the popular drink survive its own popularity?
Published: 1:00PM 20 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/shortages-smoothies-and-fraud-the-matcha-market-cracks-under-pressure/2QPTAJXALJC23HF3T2UDOXKNDY/

Radio’s Sam Wallace opens up on hair transplant journey and confidence boost
'Oh, my hair’s fallen out. Why not get it fixed?'
Published: 8:00AM 20 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/radios-sam-wallace-opens-up-on-hair-transplant-journey-and-confidence-boost/PBRDLDCUVVCSFLYXVTKRPMGQYM/

Prince Andrew facing police investigation over Giuffre smear claims
A leaked email shows Prince Andrew shared Virginia Giuffre’s private data.
Published: 7:52AM 20 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/prince-andrew-facing-police-investigation-over-giuffre-smear-claims/2EKVPOVJBBDYNICI22DHV6KQUM/

Why skipping breakfast is bad for your heart health
Telegraph: Evidence suggests that when we eat may be just as important as what we eat,.
Published: 6:00AM 20 October 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/why-skipping-breakfast-is-bad-for-your-heart-health/GA54SG5N7RBIHDYVF2ZRHGCQPM/
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