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3 May 2024

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What we're wearing on NZ Music T-shirt Day 2024
If you think RNZ is a place where people unironically wear grey cardigans and socks with sandals, prepare to be dazzled by our collection of NZ music t-shirts on NZ Music T-shirt Day.

Trump lawyer suggests hush money payment was extortion
Trump stands accused of trying to hide a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels shortly before the 2016 presidential election.

No-shows at NPDC plan hearings
The opening session for submissions on New Plymouth’s draft Long-term Plan was cut short.

Car skids into bystanders at boy racer gathering, injuring two
Police are urging the public to report boy racers after two people were injured during a gathering near Invercargill on Saturday.

New CEO for Marlborough’s Bragato Research Institute
Juliet Ansell brings experience in science and innovation to the wine industry in Marlborough.

Dunedin's new inner city CBD officially opens
Councillors played on a giant seesaw as part of the opening of the redeveloped Dunedin retail quarter.

NZ Fashion Week 2024 cancelled
'"The reality is that consumer confidence is at an all-time low and the fashion retail industry has been particularly affected," organisers say.

Daniel Anjorin: Marcus Monzo in court over death of schoolboy in Hainault
Marcus Arduini Monzo is remanded in custody after being charged with murdering Daniel Anjorin, 14 in the UK.

Wild Bluff oysters in short supply as rough seas dock boats
In his 20 years in the oyster industry, Graeme Wright can’t recall a start to the season so badly disrupted by wild weather.

Climate refugee warning for Timaru
Climate change could cause the district’s population to swell, according to a scientist urging the council to up its resilience planning.

The big betting Taranaki man surging to international fame
A former farrier has won fans including Kelly Slater by documenting his astonishingly large bets online as he tries to make $1 million playing blackjack.

Businesses most concerned about weakening demand for goods and services - report
In a shift, the report says the economic outlook has moved "from an extremely negative position to a largely neutral one".

The woman fighting climate change with accounting
Accounting is one of the biggest factors holding back climate action in New Zealand, according to accountant Wendy McGuinness.

Shane Jones on balancing economic gain against environmental damage
Jones addressed the “ongoing tussle” between the two factors and revealed whether he has respect for ecologists or activists.

Surprise guilty plea in case of man struck by car while lying on the road
Alun McLachlan said he was not aware he had struck the victim until the next day, when he realised the timings and the stretch of road he was on.

A picture of Taranaki history: All abroad for WWI
Thousands of Taranaki men served as soldiers in World War I, with many spending time in camp in Egypt training for the Gallipoli campaign.

10 iconic looks from the Met Gala
The annual showcase of the famous, fashionable, beautiful and (occasionally) damned - takes place next week. We look back on some of its biggest moments.

Boris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting ID
New rules requiring photo ID to vote were introduced by Johnson's government.

Winston Peters gives China speech amid legal drama and AUKUS questions
The Foreign Minister spoke about the NZ-China relationship amid lingering questions about the AUKUS security alliance .

Marlborough school upgrades subject to Budget process
Ministry keeping mum on new plan for each school until funding officially signed off.