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Futureproofing RNZ's infrastructure
Kordia

Futureproofing RNZ's infrastructure

Auckland's emergency AM radio coverage now rests on a single 110-metre mast, after RNZ replaced two ageing Henderson towers without disrupting service.

By Kordia • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Revisiting zombie towns: Balclutha's rural resilience
Economics

Revisiting zombie towns: Balclutha's rural resilience

Balclutha's turnaround shows rural towns can attract people back when jobs, housing and local effort line up, despite wider megatrends.

By RNZ • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Meth, luxury cars and first-class flights: Inside Operation Juneau
Crypto

Meth, luxury cars and first-class flights: Inside Operation Juneau

Police say gang cash funded first-class holidays, five-star stays and a Dubai car-rental business as six men face drugs and laundering charges.

By RNZ • 3 min read • Last week
The enduring resilience of New Zealand's broadcast networks
Broadband

The enduring resilience of New Zealand's broadcast networks

Broadcast still reaches most New Zealanders daily, even as streaming grows, with free access and emergency resilience keeping it relevant.

By Jason Fullerton-Smith • 4 min read • Last week
MBIE confirms botched biometric projects costs blown out to $50.7 million
Data Protection

MBIE confirms botched biometric projects costs blown out to $50.7 million

Taxpayers face a NZD $50.7 million bill after a cancelled Immigration New Zealand upgrade failed to deliver any measurable benefits.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last week
The 'AI confidence trap' many New Zealanders are caught in
Data Protection

The 'AI confidence trap' many New Zealanders are caught in

Many Kiwis are overconfident about spotting AI fakes, even as 40 percent admit sharing or considering sharing sensitive data with chatbots.

By RNZ • 4 min read • Last week
Incident involving two Air New Zealand pilots reported to Civil Aviation Authority
Risk & Compliance

Incident involving two Air New Zealand pilots reported to Civil Aviation Authority

Flight cancellations on the San Francisco to Auckland route left passengers stranded after an off-duty dispute between two pilots was reported to regulators.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Last week
Could a flexible superannuation cost taxpayers less?
Inland Revenue Department

Could a flexible superannuation cost taxpayers less?

Flexible superannuation could trim New Zealand's pension bill by up to NZD $49 billion a year by 2048, accountants say.

By RNZ • 4 min read • Last month
Fibre or satellite: Which is best for live event linking?
Disaster Recovery

Fibre or satellite: Which is best for live event linking?

Ultra-low delays and backup pathways can make or break live broadcasts, especially when sports betting and remote events are involved.

By Matt Patterson • 5 min read • Last month
Mum calls for mandatory e-scooter helmets after crash leaves son with fractured pelvis and memory loss
Radio New Zealand

Mum calls for mandatory e-scooter helmets after crash leaves son with fractured pelvis and memory loss

Her son's helmet likely prevented a head injury after a Greymouth e-scooter crash, as ACC payouts for such accidents keep rising.

By RNZ • 4 min read • Last month
Why Hamilton has so many speed bumps
Urban Planning

Why Hamilton has so many speed bumps

Safety gains from raised road platforms in Hamilton are outweighing complaints, as councils review costly fixes for faulty installations.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 5 min read • Last month
Worst property managers named and shamed in new report
Real estate

Worst property managers named and shamed in new report

More than half of tenants in homes managed by several major agencies reported mould, damp or draughts, fuelling calls for tighter oversight.

By RNZ • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2026
Southland council accused of breaking flood work promises
Risk & Compliance

Southland council accused of breaking flood work promises

Residents could face weaker flood protection after a former chief financial officer accused Environment Southland of failing to deliver promised work.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Aug 2026
Tairāwhiti emergency waste funding: Gisborne District Council gets $115,590 grant
Disaster Recovery

Tairāwhiti emergency waste funding: Gisborne District Council gets $115,590 grant

Severe weather clean-up costs in Tairāwhiti have been eased, with Gisborne District Council securing the largest share of a new grant.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Aug 2026
Solution for slip-prone West Coast highway edges closer
Supply Chain

Solution for slip-prone West Coast highway edges closer

Work to secure State Highway 6 at Epitaph Slip could still be years off, despite a completed case for a $102 million realignment.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Aug 2026
'Little bit grumpy': Rural residents shoulder water upgrade costs
Local Government

'Little bit grumpy': Rural residents shoulder water upgrade costs

Rural households in Tasman face higher bills as new national rules force long-delayed water upgrades to protect drinking safety.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 6 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2026
Upper Hutt looks at funding study for 'transformational' rail stop
Urban Planning

Upper Hutt looks at funding study for 'transformational' rail stop

A proposed Timberlea station could spur housing and retail growth in Upper Hutt if councillors agree to fund a feasibility study.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2026
New rocks for Hokitika seawall as mayor brushes off concerns
Radio New Zealand

New rocks for Hokitika seawall as mayor brushes off concerns

Larger stones are set to be installed after high seas sent driftwood and debris over the Hokitika flood barrier and onto the walkway.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2026