Manawatū Local Newsroom

Arrests made in Feilding after car crime spree
A visible police presence around Feilding is on the cards in a bid to crack down on car crime.
Published: 5:18PM 17 August 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360794101/arrests-made-feilding-after-car-crime-spree

Fire crews tackle house fire in Palmerston North
Two fire crews from the Palmerston North station were sent to the scene, describing the house as well ablaze when they arrived.
Published: 4:55PM 17 August 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360794061/fire-crews-tackle-house-fire-palmerston-north

Section of SH1 near Bulls to close for heavy vehicle recovery
A section of State Highway 1 near Bulls will be closed on Monday night, while work to remove a truck involved in a crash gets under way.
Published: 4:11PM 17 August 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360794006/section-sh1-near-bulls-close-heavy-vehicle-recovery

Feilding claim Moascar Cup
It’s the first time Feilding High School has won the prestigious trophy, but now have to focus on defending it.
Published: 12:38PM 17 August 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360793401/feilding-claim-moascar-cup-and-spot-hurricanes-final

Time turns The Haunting’s scares stodgy
REVIEW: Despite its enduring reputation in the horror genre, this haunted house tale is confused and joyless.
Published: 10:00AM 17 August 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/culture/360792895/social-cinema-time-turns-hauntings-scares-stodgy

The fight for equitable access to oral healthcare
More than 40% of adults in New Zealand cannot afford the dental care they need and are instead turning to desperate measures including pulling out their own teeth.
Published: 5:15AM 16 August 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360791806/fight-equitable-access-oral-healthcare

Choral singers take NZ flavour to the world
Manawatū couple Bronte and Daniel Hodgetts were in the New Zealand Youth Choir that won Choir of the World in Wales.
Published: 5:00AM 16 August 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360792117/choral-singers-bring-nz-flavour-international-competition

Council’s desire to get most out of social housing budget delays build
A site fit for social housing sits empty as the Palmerston North City Council reviews whether there is a better way to provide more homes.
Published: 5:00AM 16 August 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360791469/social-housing-costs-delay-building

Peter Black Conservatory closed for entrance upgrade
A bonsai collection that has been cared for out of public view for 17 years will finally have a home at Victoria Esplanade’s conservatory.
Published: 5:00AM 16 August 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360791418/palmerston-norths-bonsai-collection-will-be-display-christmas

Diversity at the table: How can councils engage young people to vote?
Strengthening civics education, revamping voting methods and ditching postal voting were among recommendations made in a report on turnout.
Published: 5:00AM 16 August 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360777026/diversity-table-how-can-councils-engage-young-people-vote

Foreign legions gatecrashing rugby's far fields getting out of hand
OPINION: Alien rugby players infiltrating national teams around the world is excessive.
Published: 4:30AM 16 August 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360790825/foreign-legions-gatecrashing-rugbys-far-fields-getting-out-hand

The embryo of an inner city
Formative streets such as Cuba, Lombard and Taonui once featured “Soapsuds Alley” and a neighbourhood “fence feud” that cut a road in half.
Published: 4:00AM 16 August 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360792185/back-issues-embryo-inner-city

Rangitīkei council confirms water plan with southern neighbours
Rangitīkei ratepayers could save hundreds of dollars a year, compared with an in-house model.
Published: 5:00PM 15 August 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360792176/rangitikei-council-confirms-water-plan-southern-neighbours

League title all but decided as Palmerston North club lets chance slip
New Plymouth’s FC Western have the title close at hand after Palmerston North United’s stumble to lowly Seatoun.
Published: 12:09PM 15 August 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360792488/league-title-all-decided-pn-united-let-chance-slip

Outreach scheme helps rough sleepers into housing
Some 66 people have found shelter within five months of a programme starting in Palmerston North.
Published: 5:15AM 15 August 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360790852/outreach-scheme-helps-rough-sleepers-housing

Poseidon hangars a sign of what’s to come, says minister
The facility, Te Whare Toroa, has been built to world standards and can withstand a one-in-2500-year earthquake.
Published: 5:00AM 15 August 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360786958/poseidon-hangars-sign-whats-come-says-minister

‘Lots of fire’ as classes clash on stage
The Manawatū Theatre Society’s staging of comic two-hander Educating Rita commences its run at the Globe Theatre on Friday night.
Published: 4:45AM 15 August 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360790806/lots-fire-english-classes-clash-stage

City housing’s winter slump creates more rentals
Some house sellers are giving up on getting the price they want in Palmerston North.
Published: 5:30PM 14 August 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360791507/city-housings-winter-slump-creates-more-rentals

Country spirit comes to cossie club
Music lovers are invited for a stroll down a nostalgic country road with live act Sisters in Country.
Published: 5:29PM 14 August 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360791778/country-spirit-comes-cossie-club

Serious burns in Rangitīkei house fire
A person has been taken to hospital after a fire at a rural property in the Whangaehu valley.
Published: 10:05AM 14 August 2025
Source: Stuff / The Post. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360790741/person-injured-rangitikei-house-fire

New Zealand Newsroom

Three people, two dogs trapped in cable car over Whanganui River
Emergency services are working to rescue three people and two dogs trapped in a cable car suspended above the river.
Published: 9:00PM 17 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/570226/three-people-two-dogs-trapped-in-cable-car-over-whanganui-river

Genetic links found in ME/CFS patients
New research has found ME/CFS is partly caused by genetics, related to the immune and nervous system - but a cure remains a long way off.
Published: 6:25PM 17 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/570222/genetic-links-found-in-me-cfs-patients

Nurses to start local industrial action before strikes
Nurses begin the next round of their industrial action from Monday,, as they push for better staffing levels.
Published: 8:07PM 17 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/570223/nurses-to-start-local-industrial-action-before-strikes

Extra firefighters called in to house fire in Palmerston North
Police have charged a man with setting fire to the property and possessing a weapon.
Published: 5:54PM 17 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/570220/extra-firefighters-called-in-to-house-fire-in-palmerston-north

Who's running for Auckland's mayoralty?
Six lower-profile candidates explain why it should be them.
Published: 10:20AM 17 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/570209/who-s-running-for-auckland-s-mayoralty

Air traffic control systems outage will be scrutinised, industry figure says
An air traffic control systems disruption that affected trans-Tasman flights was highly unusual and will be the subject of a full review.
Published: 1:07PM 17 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/570212/air-traffic-control-systems-outage-will-be-scrutinised-industry-figure-says

Mediawatch: RNZ flags changes to claw back listeners
RNZ is planning to reverse decline in RNZ National's live listenership, but it comes at a time when listeners' loyalty seems harder than ever to secure.
Published: 9:23AM 17 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/570207/mediawatch-rnz-flags-changes-to-claw-back-listeners

'Silent crisis': Asian people missing out on mental health support
A mental health and well-being report, commissioned by Asian Family Services, found 57 percent of respondents risked depression.
Published: 12:01PM 17 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/570211/silent-crisis-asian-people-missing-out-on-mental-health-support

Violence and riots now common in New Zealand prisons, staff union says
Violence and riots in prisons are now common as a result of higher prison populations, a Corrections staff representative says.
Published: 6:05PM 17 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/570215/violence-and-riots-now-common-in-new-zealand-prisons-staff-union-says

Mediawatch: Palestinian statehood push vexes media
An media debate over New Zealand recognising Palestinian statehood was partly overshadowed by party political rows and claims it would only be a gesture.
Published: 9:41AM 17 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/570206/mediawatch-palestinian-statehood-push-vexes-media

Lifting the tapu: Māori women who carve
It's commonly assumed that Māori women don't carve, but one group of wāhine are creating an environment to support others who want to learn the craft.
Published: 8:31AM 17 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/culture/lifting-the-tapu-maori-women-who-carve

Two arrested after armed threats in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to a group of people holding a firearm and making threats from a vehicle in Shirley around 1.20am.
Published: 8:41AM 17 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/570204/two-arrested-after-armed-threats-in-christchurch

The people over 50 who are hitting the books
Whether it's for the first time or a return to tertiary, people who are near or beyond retirement age still have the fighting spirit to head to university.
Published: 7:03AM 17 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/people/the-people-over-50-who-are-hitting-the-books

Air traffic control outage disrupts multiple flights, forcing diversions back to New Zealand
Multiple Australia-bound flights were forced into a holding pattern, with some diverted back to New Zealand.
Published: 10:52PM 16 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/570189/air-traffic-control-outage-disrupts-multiple-flights-forcing-diversions-back-to-new-zealand

Spring Hill Prison lockdown ends after inmates start riot, light fires
A group of 11 prisoners refused to leave the exercise yard and lit fires at Spring Hill Corrections Facility.
Published: 6:54PM 16 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/570181/spring-hill-prison-lockdown-ends-after-inmates-start-riot-light-fires

New Zealand mother Sarah Shaw and six-year-old son detained by US immigration return home
Sarah Shaw and her son Isaac were detained in a immigration facility in Texas but are now safely back home in Washington.
Published: 10:24PM 16 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/570190/new-zealand-mother-sarah-shaw-and-six-year-old-son-detained-by-us-immigration-return-home

Global Newsroom

Erin Patterson: Mushroom killer made secretive visit to tip in hour after fatal lunch
Details of the secret trip Patterson made after hosting a fatal lunch can now be shared.
Published: 7:02PM 17 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/erin-patterson-mushroom-killer-made-secretive-visit-to-tip-in-hour-after-fatal-lunch/ZHLALKZJV5BFHPYVNKB5HYUR5A/

Stunning footage captures eye of Category 5 Hurricane Erin in the Atlantic Ocean
The storm is forecast to create life-threatening surf and rip currents.
Published: 6:42PM 17 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/stunning-footage-captures-eye-of-category-5-hurricane-erin-in-the-atlantic-ocean/42O2AJOKKVBMHOWLFZEHXIMHFI/

Donald Trump gives Vladimir Putin letter from wife Melania Trump pleading for peace at summit
The letter urged Putin to make peace for the sake of children.
Published: 3:00PM 17 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/donald-trump-gives-vladimir-putin-letter-from-wife-melania-trump-pleading-for-peace-at-summit/63DLDC3L5NBDDDEXHD2CIXAJMQ/

National Guard in Washington DC may be ordered to carry guns; West Virginia to send troops
West Virginia plans to send 300 to 400 troops to Washington DC.
Published: 1:04PM 17 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/national-guard-in-washington-dc-may-be-ordered-to-carry-guns-west-virginia-to-send-troops/YGFROU4AZRBPHKDJVQDJ3TBYXQ/

Russia-Ukraine war: Donald Trump backs Vladimir Putin’s demand for Ukraine to cede Donetsk for peace
The US President is backing Russia's demand for Ukraine to cede Donetsk to end the war.
Published: 12:56PM 17 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/russia-ukraine-war-donald-trump-backs-vladimir-putins-demand-for-ukraine-to-cede-donetsk-for-peace/JG7VPSME3JA7BDTQVWWUA2BHDY/

AI boom in Australia: Amazon investment sparks debate on artificial intelligence and housing shortage – Jason Murphy
OPINION: Amazon plans to invest $22b in data centres. But what do we actually get?
Published: 12:45PM 17 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/ai-boom-in-australia-amazon-investment-sparks-debate-on-artificial-intelligence-and-housing-shortage-jason-murphy/YUADNHOJHVBAZMDS7KBXVCOBXI/

Serbia protests: Clashes erupt as anger grows against President Aleksandar Vucic
Protesters in Valjevo set fire to the ruling party's offices.
Published: 11:10AM 17 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/serbia-protests-clashes-erupt-as-anger-grows-against-president-aleksandar-vucic/S2MJKE3INRCERE3Y2DVPC2GLQE/

Canada moves to halt strike as hundreds of flights grounded
The union criticised the Government's intervention as favouring Air Canada.
Published: 8:57AM 17 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/canada-moves-to-halt-strike-as-hundreds-of-flights-grounded/LYYS5N3RP5B5DEF3WBMCF6BZQE/

Dr Phil’s road from Oprah to Maga media mogul
New York Times: The daytime TV fixture seems to have taken a rightward turn.
Published: 8:00AM 17 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/dr-phils-road-from-oprah-to-maga-media-mogul/ZYLOUXR6C5EVVCMLOUJQ64O5W4/

Russia-Ukraine war: Donald Trump shifts Ukraine strategy, seeks full peace deal after Vladimir Putin talks
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy is to hold talks with Donald Trump in Washington tomorrow.
Published: 7:50AM 17 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/trump-shifts-ukraine-strategy-seeks-full-peace-deal-after-putin-talks/X5L5LMYIGBDQPLJGM3VBSRWDPE/

Sports Newsroom

Coach Scott Robertson surprised to hear All Blacks top world rankings
The All Blacks coach says his team can improve on lots of areas after their win over Argentina.
Published: 8:00PM 17 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/570224/coach-scott-robertson-surprised-to-hear-all-blacks-top-world-rankings

Netball: Tactix stalwart Jane Watson switches to Australia's Giants
The former Silver Fern leaves the ANZ Premiership after more than a decade.
Published: 8:00PM 17 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/570225/netball-tactix-stalwart-jane-watson-switches-to-australia-s-giants

NRLW: Pregnant Warriors winger Michaela Brake to miss rest of season
The Warriors have confirmed Michaela Brake's season is over.
Published: 12:34PM 17 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/570213/nrlw-pregnant-warriors-winger-michaela-brake-to-miss-rest-of-season

All Blacks victorious in Argentina: what we learned
Watch: An inability to score at the backend of games now seems in the rearview mirror, writes Jamie Wall.
Published: 2:59PM 17 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/570218/all-blacks-victorious-in-argentina-what-we-learned

UFC 319 live updates: Du Plessis v Chimaev
The Russian's ground game totally confounded the South African over five rounds.
Published: 5:19PM 17 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/570217/ufc-319-live-updates-du-plessis-v-chimaev

NPC Rugby live updates: Wellington v Otago
Defence was optional at Porirua, with the defending NPC champs downed by a plucky Otago side.
Published: 3:59PM 17 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/570216/npc-rugby-live-updates-wellington-v-otago

All Blacks overcome sloppy second half to defeat Pumas
A strong finish to both halves has helped the All Blacks to a 41-24 win over Argentina in their opening Rugby Championship game in Cordoba.
Published: 11:21AM 17 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/570202/all-blacks-overcome-sloppy-second-half-to-defeat-pumas

Athletics: Hamish Kerr soars high for another Diamond League victory
Canterbury high jumper Hamish Kerr is back to his best after winning the latest Diamond League meeting.
Published: 7:33AM 17 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/570201/athletics-hamish-kerr-soars-high-for-another-diamond-league-victory

Tall Blacks to play for bronze at Asia Cup
The Tall Blacks have been beaten 98-84 by China in their semi-final at the Asia Cup tournament in Saudia Arabia.
Published: 7:03AM 17 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/570199/tall-blacks-to-play-for-bronze-at-asia-cup

NRLW: Two sent off as Warriors Women crash to upset defeat
Matekino Gray and Tysha Ikenasio were ordered from the field within minutes of each other in the loss to the lowly Raiders.
Published: 9:56PM 16 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/570188/nrlw-two-sent-off-as-warriors-women-crash-to-upset-defeat

'Sport isn't usually that funny': New docuseries goes inside Auckland FC
Forever Auckland FC - a new Sky Open show about the football team's epic first season - will appeal to fans of Ted Lasso, says producer Dame Julie Christie.
Published: 6:09PM 16 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/screens/tv/sport-isn-t-usually-that-funny-new-docuseries-goes-inside-the-new-auckland-football-club

NPC Rugby: Jacomb stars as Taranaki humiliate Auckland
Josh Jacomb scored 30 points in the one-sided win at Eden Park.
Published: 6:27PM 16 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/570178/npc-rugby-jacomb-stars-as-taranaki-humiliate-auckland

Wild facts about the first All Blacks
Jonty Dine looks at some incredible stories about the team's first members.
Published: 2:22PM 16 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/570093/wild-facts-about-the-first-all-blacks

'Killing ourselves': What we learned from the Warriors' desperate win over Dragons
Analysis - Amazingly, they're back in the NRL penthouse - but only through the tradies' entrance.
Published: 11:37AM 16 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/570168/killing-ourselves-what-we-learned-from-the-warriors-desperate-win-over-dragons

Road cones, onesies and yellow satin - what they wore to the NZ Darts Masters
Kiwi darts fans hit the bullseye with their colourful costumes at Auckland's Spark Arena on Friday night.
Published: 12:52PM 16 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/lifestyle/road-cones-onesies-and-yellow-satin-what-they-wore-at-the-nz-darts-masters

News In Pictures

Business Newsroom

US tariffs prompt Kiwi exporters to rethink market strategies – Simon Devoy
Wai Mānuka needs $5-7 million to crack the US market.
Published: 3:00PM 17 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/us-tariffs-prompt-kiwi-exporters-to-rethink-market-strategies-simon-devoy/MVRV5LYVM5B3LDYASYEQE4R5QY/

The bright young legal minds rewriting the rules – Sasha Borissenko
OPINION: I'm leaving Aotearoa for New York after 270 legal columns.
Published: 3:00PM 17 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/the-bright-young-legal-minds-rewriting-the-rules-sasha-borissenko/XWZWUQFMJRGJRGZLOOT2KT4PAA/

Market eyes a2 Milk’s annual result amid strong share performance
Analysts await a2 Milk’s annual result to justify share price rise.
Published: 1:00PM 17 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/markets/shares/market-eyes-a2-milks-annual-result-amid-strong-share-performance/ZHESHPO4IJDCHD4XYO7JW7XJJU/

This isn’t a housing market meltdown, it’s a full-blown crash – Liam Dann
OPINION: The sugar rush of rising property prices went on too long. Now we're going cold.
Published: 5:00AM 17 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/this-isnt-a-housing-market-meltdown-its-a-full-blown-crash-liam-dann/AAK7PHXITZFLJPYIBXU4MNLNPM/

Should you keep mortgage payments high when interest rates drop? - Nadine Higgins
OPINION: Before saying 'yes' to the bank, here are a few things you should consider.
Published: 5:00AM 17 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/should-you-keep-mortgage-payments-high-when-interest-rates-drop-nadine-higgins/WHML5JFLPNHQFICORKI5N3M7QQ/

Invercargill’s Richardson Group: From sawmilling to $2 billion empire
The Richardson Group's wealth was reported at $600 million this year.
Published: 2:00PM 16 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/invercargills-richardson-group-from-sawmilling-to-2-billion-empire/2O4FGHR4ZFFXJF6FOA6Z5NZ7E4/

New Zealand’s perfect political storm approaches – Bruce Cotterill
OPINION: Opposition neglects to front on significant issues.
Published: 11:00AM 16 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/new-zealands-perfect-political-storm-approaches-bruce-cotterill/UHKCBCVBMRFFFGR235MM3QLVNE/

Zuru nappy trial: Rascals patriarch challenged over claims
Keith Taylor's evidence contested over a full day in the High Court by Zuru's KC.
Published: 8:00AM 16 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/zuru-nappy-trial-rascals-patriach-challenged-over-claims/N2BQNYDROFA23FZVEVH3OX33N4/

Health NZ board costs could triple amid deficit and staffing woes
The Health NZ board fees far exceed the Government's guidance for Crown entities.
Published: 5:00AM 16 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/companies/healthcare/health-nz-board-costs-could-triple-amid-deficit-and-staffing-woes/ETVXHDFQYRA6PPD6UHJKFCD7VY/

How to create inter-generational family wealth – Mary Holm
OPINION: Even small amounts could help set up children or grandchildren for the future.
Published: 5:00AM 16 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/personal-finance/how-to-create-inter-generational-family-wealth-mary-holm/JOJF5PPMHFFTDNYIHUVRP5SFRM/

Politics Newsroom

Nurses to start local industrial action before strikes
Nurses begin the next round of their industrial action from Monday,, as they push for better staffing levels.
Published: 8:07PM 17 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/570223/nurses-to-start-local-industrial-action-before-strikes

Spine and Punishment: A review of Swarbrick v Brownlee
Analysis: Last week, the Speaker made new rules and interpretations on the fly in punishing an MP who challenged the government to show some spine.
Published: 10:23AM 17 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/thehouse/570198/spine-and-punishment-a-review-of-swarbrick-v-brownlee

Protesters confront Resources Minister Shane Jones in Whangārei over fast-track projects
Up to 100 demonstrators came despite driving rain to voice their feelings over marina and offshore sand-mining projects currently going through the fast-track consenting process.
Published: 11:07PM 16 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/570193/protesters-confront-resources-minister-shane-jones-in-whangarei-over-fast-track-projects

Another Cabinet minister caught up in United Nations letter-writing saga
New documents show David Seymour first ran his response past Paul Goldsmith before he sent it.
Published: 4:37PM 16 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/570177/another-cabinet-minister-caught-up-in-united-nations-letter-writing-saga

Trade Minister travelling to United States after to discuss 15 percent tariff
The United States, New Zealand's second largest export market, imposed the higher-than-expected tariff after initially signalling a 10 percent rate.
Published: 4:27PM 16 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/570180/trade-minister-travelling-to-united-states-after-to-discuss-15-percent-tariff

The House chips away at lawmaking, amid distractions
This week in Parliament, a brouhaha about unparliamentary language, an eviction from the House, and apologies, or rather a lack thereof, stole the spotlight - but which bills went through?
Published: 10:37AM 16 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/570165/the-house-chips-away-at-lawmaking-amid-distractions

Minister for Rail Winston Peters on the $671m scrapped ferry fiasco
Labour's Chris Hipkins says it's somewhat ironic that Peters, who signed off on the iReX ferry project, was blaming other people.
Published: 7:29PM 15 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/570125/minister-for-rail-winston-peters-on-the-671m-scrapped-ferry-fiasco

Supreme Court gives green light to riverbeds' inclusion in Māori customary marine title orders
It comes as the government forges ahead with a law change.
Published: 10:27AM 15 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/570060/supreme-court-gives-green-light-to-riverbeds-inclusion-in-maori-customary-marine-title-orders

Te Pāti Māori accuses Electoral Commission of 'voter supression' over enrolments
Whānau being moved off the main roll without consent is an attack on "our mana and our rights", Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says.
Published: 6:58PM 15 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/570134/te-pati-maori-accuses-electoral-commission-of-voter-supression-over-enrolments

TOP goes public in hunt for new leader
The Opportunities Party has taken an unusual approach to recruit the person it hopes will lead them to success in 2026.
Published: 6:31PM 15 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/570130/top-goes-public-in-hunt-for-new-leader

Final cost of breaking South Korean ferry contract revealed
The bill is now more than $600 million, after another $144m was added to the scrapped iReX ferry project cost.
Published: 5:13PM 15 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/570081/final-cost-of-breaking-south-korean-ferry-contract-revealed

Protesting at people's private homes to be outlawed
Protesting outside someone's home is set to be made an offence, with offenders facing fines or jail time.
Published: 5:00PM 15 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/570118/protesting-at-people-s-private-homes-to-be-outlawed

Three of New Zealand's biggest emitters no longer have to reveal their climate impact
It comes after the government ended compulsory reporting for the farming sector.
Published: 9:26AM 15 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/570034/three-of-new-zealand-s-biggest-emitters-no-longer-have-to-reveal-their-climate-impact

Councils warn civil defence plan upgrades will lead to higher rates
A Cabinet paper estimated the reforms would cost councils $82.8 million over four years.
Published: 10:37AM 16 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/570029/councils-warn-civil-defence-plan-upgrades-will-lead-to-higher-rates

Police minister blames previous government for poor asset management
Police were rated the worst out of 16 agencies Cabinet put on watch to do better in 2023.
Published: 3:40PM 15 August 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/570024/police-minister-blames-previous-government-for-poor-asset-management

Entertainment Newsroom

My Secret Auckland: World Press judge Julia Durkin shares her favourite spots in the city
Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.
Published: 5:00AM 17 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/my-secret-auckland-world-press-judge-julia-durkin-shares-her-favourite-spots-in-the-city/LVBZOWMSZZGOXF5VGR7GWK2D4E/

Death certificate of Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband lists seizures as contributing factor
The former talent manager died earlier this month after battling melanoma.
Published: 12:43PM 16 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/death-certificate-of-kelly-clarksons-ex-husband-lists-seizures-as-contributing-factor/LSRCSPWPZ5F37PNQXJTAZZ44XM/

Dame Julie Christie gets real about Auckland FC, name-calling and silencing her critics
But that hasn't stopped her turning Auckland FC into an 'unscripted Ted Lasso'.
Published: 9:00AM 16 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/dame-julie-christie-gets-real-about-auckland-fc-name-calling-and-silencing-her-critics/5N72ABDIIREI3E4ULNCFTAUTLA/

Review: And Just Like That... season 3 finale disappointing, cliche, abysmal
And Just Like That.. ends after three seasons, spelling the end of Carrie Bradshaw and co.
Published: 7:00PM 15 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/review-and-just-like-that-season-3-finale-disappointing-cliche-abysmal/4OG5NA25C5EJROFGUV5YJCS4HI/

Subscription streaming services: Survey reveals who’s up, who’s down in viewership
Some subscription streaming services are flat, some are surging.
Published: 3:36PM 15 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/subscription-streaming-services-survey-reveals-whos-up-whos-down-in-viewership/67QZL7FNSBA47EHT7ZDYMNX2IY/

And Just Like That final episode: What Carrie Bradshaw taught us about life
As And Just Like That... bows out after three seasons, we reflect on what we've learned.
Published: 1:00PM 15 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/and-just-like-that-final-episode-what-carrie-bradshaw-taught-us-about-life/4GSBZ6MQDRGAHI5KBZMZQZKVVU/

The quintessential urban design of Sesame Street
New York Times: How a gritty New York City inspired a beloved show.
Published: 12:00PM 15 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/the-quintessential-urban-design-of-sesame-street/7VCJ76J7N5F3TKL7KNLLXOIUUQ/

What to watch: 7 TV shows to stream on Netflix, Neon and more this weekend
Say hello to a Kiwi Alien hunter and your new dating show obsession.
Published: 12:00PM 15 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/what-to-watch-7-tv-shows-to-stream-on-netflix-neon-and-more-this-weekend/YPZTXVMT2NHTDEAZ6XVLHAST4E/

Former Wiggles CEO Luke O’Neill sues popular kids’ group in Australian Federal Court
Luke O'Neill has filed court proceedings against the Aussie kids' entertainment group.
Published: 10:21AM 15 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/former-wiggles-ceo-luke-oneill-sues-popular-kids-group-in-australian-federal-court/ZVNOAVIYJNBQ3CUVP2SING4W4Q/

Taylor Swift talks new album, dating and getting her masters on Travis Kelce podcast
She revealed her new album, 'The Life of a Showgirl', will be out on October 3.
Published: 7:47AM 15 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/taylor-swift-talks-new-album-dating-and-getting-her-masters-on-travis-kelce-podcast/QGHA7LBOA5HDVDI5ZGW4I2NKAE/

Lifestyle Newsroom

I was an alcoholic GP drinking three bottles of wine a night
Telegraph: While telling patients to stick to 14 units a week, I was consuming over 100.
Published: 6:00PM 17 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/i-was-an-alcoholic-gp-drinking-three-bottles-of-wine-a-night/45P6IG4MXNFODBNQW4WMQSU22M/

Gut busters: Ten foods that will make your IBS worse
Telegraph: Diet plays a key role in managing gut issues. Here's what you need to know.
Published: 12:00PM 17 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/gut-busters-ten-foods-that-will-make-your-ibs-worse/IBAUT5MU7FFKRELISBTLIGFYTE/

World of Wearable Art: Designer’s 2025 entry a tribute to endometriosis health battle
Emma Highfield's 2025 wearable art design is "a representation of what I've been through".
Published: 11:00AM 17 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/world-of-wearable-art-designers-2025-entry-a-tribute-to-endometriosis-health-battle/NLPIHH4K6BA5TD43457Y6HFJOI/

Mecca founder Jo Horgan: Her New Zealand obsession, billion-dollar empire and what’s next for us
Jo Horgan has built a beauty empire, one which she surprisingly thanks Kiwis for.
Published: 8:00AM 17 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/mecca-founder-jo-horgan-her-new-zealand-obsession-billion-dollar-empire-and-whats-next-for-us/KMZWXZ6XSNFSBCY6DDXEPGYD4E/

This heart-healthy diet has a Nordic twist
NYT: It's similar to the famously healthy Mediterranean diet, with a few key exceptions.
Published: 7:00AM 17 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/this-heart-healthy-diet-has-a-nordic-twist/YYX34NUOZZHFVLJZ3RBLTT7HSY/

Olympian Rebecca Petch expecting first child, eyes 2028 Olympics
The track cyclist is also determined to reach the 2028 Olympics.
Published: 5:00AM 17 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/olympian-rebecca-petch-expecting-first-child-eyes-2028-olympics/LKBJ4RP6SFGBNLH2RWSQZQXQDM/

Extra crunchy Afghan biscuits recipe
Revisit a Kiwi classic with these moreish biscuits.
Published: 5:00AM 17 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/extra-crunchy-afghan-biscuits-recipe/SNYNLG6GHFAF5IZJRLEJNERWJQ/

Why tinned tomatoes are still the pantry hero for cost-effective meals
Budget-friendly and endlessly versatile – tinned tomatoes deserve their cult status.
Published: 2:00PM 16 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/why-tinned-tomatoes-are-still-the-pantry-hero-for-cost-effective-meals/OG5VXLR4KZCNPLHCFIOLZ4P6JY/

Does drinking milk actually make your bones stronger?
NYT: It's long been touted as essential to good health, but the science is complicated.
Published: 12:00PM 16 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/does-drinking-milk-actually-make-your-bones-stronger/DPABZ3KFIBE2JHIXF4TPF6H3QM/

Six running myths that could be slowing you down
New York Times: Some common misconceptions about the sport.
Published: 7:00AM 16 August 2025
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/six-running-myths-that-could-be-slowing-you-down/B75YJX3TM5EIJPSNRWIYNZQX74/