New Zealand News Today

The latest New Zealand news from 11 sources, including Stuff NZ, RNZ, Billboard. Updated continuously with links to every original report. Last updated 2026-10-28 04:39 UTC.

Stuff NZ ·

Wayne Brown wants a new school in central Auckland. Is the old police station an option?

The Vincent St property served as the Auckland Central police station and district command centre for 51 years.

RNZ ·

Reserve Bank holds OCR at 2.75% in split decision

One casualty of the surprise decision to hold the OCR was the New Zealand dollar, which plunged close to a cent against the US dollar in minutes after the annou…

Billboard ·

Zara Larsson Smashes Venue Record at NZ’s Spark Arena

The Swedish pop star's sold-out Midnight Sun Tour of Australia and New Zealand wrapped with an historic two-night stand at Auckland’s Spark Arena.

ForexLive ·

investingLive Asia-Pacific market news: Hawkish RBA, surprise RBNZ hold lift AUD/NZD

RBNZ’s Breman: more hikes likely at coming meetings, possibly into restrictive territoryUS warns Gulf allies of possible short, intense Iran campaign after midt…

RNZ ·

South Auckland cocaine haul: Police discover $40m worth of cocaine

More than 130kg of cocaine, two pistols and ammunition were found inside a shipping container.

G1 Globo ·

Relatório sobre vídeos de câmeras de PMs de megaoperação indica tortura, ameaças de morte e agressões a criminosos e moradores

O que aconteceu um ano após megaoperação no Complexo do Alemão e da Penha com 122 mortos Um relatório sobre imagens e áudios captados por Câmeras Operacionais P…

Stuff NZ ·

'Significant' $40m cocaine shipment found inside container

Police seized 137kg of cocaine and two Glock pistols after staff at a south Auckland facility noticed suspicious bags in a container.

Times of India ·

'Brings the worst out of us’: Ex-cricketer on trolling after Ind's NZ demolition

Aakash Chopra found himself the target of social media trolls after his prediction for India's chase in Wellington. With a witty tone, he clarified that he was …

RNZ ·

'We are the future': Youth leader challenges politicians to listen to rangatahi

Lincoln Jones says young people aren't apathetic about politics, they just want to be heard.

RNZ ·

Work to protect Spring Creek township near Blenheim from flooding 'on track', mayor says

Spring Creek residents have been told to be prepared to evacuate during heavy rain since the council found stopbanks were at catastrophic risk of failure in 202…

Stuff NZ ·

Actor addresses claims he’s so hot he must be AI-generated

He's young, handsome and the new face of New Zealand tourism. But there's just one problem for Kiwi actor Jordi Webber, some people don't believe he's real.

FX Street ·

Australian Dollar sits near March 2013 highs vs New Zealand Dollar after Aussie CPI, RBNZ

The AUD/NZD cross catches aggressive bids during the Asian session on Wednesday, rallying to its highest level since March 2013 following the release of hot Aus…

RNZ ·

Boos and applause as candidates talk health, mining and council funding in Wānaka

Tuesday night's discussion tested National's longstanding grip on the Waitaki electorate with discussion over fast-track development, health funding and policy …

RNZ ·

Hawke's Bay Watties factory staff go on strike: 'We're like the poor cousins who gets paid a little bit less'

One of Hawke's Bay's Watties factories has been disrupted by nearly 100 staff walking off the job in protest about pay.

RNZ Pacific ·

Malo ni - it's Tokelau Language Week in Aotearoa

It's a significant week for the Tokelauan community in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Stuff NZ ·

‘People were looking faint’: Six people treated for heat at NPC final

A security guard who worked at Christchurch's One New Zealand Stadium over the weekend says the heat was unbearable and unsafe.

Bloomberg ·

New Zealand Dollar Slides Most Versus Aussie Since 2017 on RBNZ

The New Zealand dollar tumbled after the central bank unexpectedly kept its policy rate on hold, defying economists’ forecasts for an interest-rate hike.

FX Street ·

New Zealand Dollar sinks to sub-0.5600 levels vs USD after RBNZ surprise on-hold decision

The NZD/USD pair comes under intense selling pressure on Wednesday, dropping below the 0.5600 mark during the Asian session, with bears now eyeing the monthly l…

Guardian Australia ·

Mushroom Murders: Melanie Lynskey to star as Erin Patterson in new limited series

Emmy-nominated actor is also executive producer of the Paramount+ series, which will dramatise the Australian true crime caseThe Emmy-nominated New Zealand acto…

Times of India ·

Abhishek Sharma scripts history, breaks Rohit Sharma's all-time world record

Abhishek Sharma dazzled in the third T20I against New Zealand, smashing 85 sixes in 2026 and breaking Rohit Sharma's former record of 80 sixes from 2023. His sc…

RNZ ·

‘Sense of responsibility’: Qiulae Wong on quest to become the first Asian leader of a political party in Parliament

Current polling suggests Opportunity may clear the 5 percent threshold to get into Parliament for the first time in its history. But what does its leader think …

Deadline ·

Melanie Lynskey Stars In ‘Mushroom Murders’ Australian True Crime Limited Series Ordered By Paramount+

Paramount+ has greenlit Mushroom Murders, a six-episode limited drama series out of Australia starring and executive produced by Melanie Lynskey (Yellowjackets,…

Times of India ·

'Ball was still seaming': Iyer 'mind-boggled' by Abhishek, Sooryavanshi's blitz

India achieved a remarkable six-wicket victory against New Zealand in the third T20I at Wellington's Hnry Stadium. Abhishek Sharma's impressive 113 runs and Vai…

RNZ ·

Six people treated for heat amid warning One NZ stadium's temps 'jump around dramatically'

A security guard who worked at Christchurch's One New Zealand Stadium over the weekend says the heat was unbearable and unsafe.

RNZ ·

High Court rules against dog walkers over Auckland's Monte Cecilia Park changes

The group of dog walkers are now looking at taking the case to the Court of Appeal.

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