Farmers in Victoria are forming their own neighbourhood firefighting forces, accusing the Country Fire Authority of doing nothing to protect their animals and land. Audio ...

President Donald Trump has blamed Democrats for his decision, but they say they won't bow to his pressure tactics.

There is a social security agreement with Australia that means your wife may be able to use her Australian residence to meet ...

Both Lower Hutt and Porirua voters seem to back the idea of exploring the idea of amalgamation between Wellington region's ...

A drunk New Plymouth driver, dragging his dog suspended from a window, pulled the fingers at motorists who were honking and ...

World & Pacific News for Saturday 11 October 2025. Previous Episode: Friday, 10 October 2025; RNZ Pacific at 10am on 11 October 2025 ...

Civic leaders in Auckland and Christchurch have returned, but new leaders will take office in Wellington and Dunedin, while ...

Incumbent Jules Radich confirmed his bid for a second term was unsuccessful, with Sophie Barker and Andrew Simms in the lead.

Andrew Little has convincingly won his bid to be the mayor of Wellington, saying he is excited and "somewhat daunted" by the ...

Wayne Brown will continue as Auckland's mayor, with progress results showing a substantial election victory. With about 80-90 ...

Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger is grateful to be re-elected for a second term and wants to keep the city's momentum going. An ...

A 10-year-old girl who went missing in Auckland has been found safe and well. The girl went missing from Cornwall Park at 5pm ...