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May 26, 2026
Video game retailer EB Games lost $11.5m as it shut NZ stores
The video game retailer announced the closure of its New Zealand business in January.
RNZ
May 26, 2026
$110m council loan backs Picton port rebuild for new ferries
The Marlborough District Council money is for the region's share of the $531 million port redevelopment, part of the $1.8 billion Cook Strait Ferry Replacement Programme.
RNZ
May 26, 2026
Complaint laid with Ombudsman about 'apparent withholding' of information by PM's office
The Ombudsman's investigation comes as the opposition drills into the issue at Parliament, and the Greens call for an urgent, independent inquiry.
RNZ
May 26, 2026
Staff shortages at rural hospitals leave beds sitting empty - report
"If we don't have enough medical staffing in the EDs or up on the wards, then patients don't get seen," says a healthcare worker union.
RNZ
May 26, 2026
Scientists recognised for finding major gap in childhood vaccine schedule
The discovery came after cases of invasive pneumococcal disease in children under 5 began to climb in late 2020.
RNZ
May 26, 2026
The five-word question people dread being asked before sex
The early stages of courtship are often marked by an eagerness to learn everything about your partner. But many people freeze when asked this particular question.
Stuff
May 26, 2026
NZ Bar Association calls for government to reconsider climate law change
This month, the government announced it would amend climate laws too deal with "uncertainty in business confidence" created by a landmark case heading to the Supreme Court.
Stuff
May 26, 2026
Auckland private girls’ school investigating ‘inappropriate conduct’ by former staffer
The investigation includes concerns about conversations and interactions with students that may have crossed expected boundaries.
Stuff
May 26, 2026
Public sector workers still looking for jobs after two years
One jobseeker who took voluntary redundancy in 2024 has applied for more than 130 jobs without any success.
RNZ
May 26, 2026
Bee species found in Christchurch after 65 years
"You just don't know until you start searching for them," says the scientist who found the cross-pollinating species after decades.
RNZ
May 26, 2026
Winston Peters hints at ‘good news’ for embattled Moana Pasifika
The NZ First leader says the club has a "great future" despite a liquidator being appointed following a resolution by shareholders.
Stuff
May 26, 2026
NZ Bar Association calls for government to reconsider changing climate law to prevent lawsuits
This month, the government announced it would amend climate laws too deal with "uncertainty in business confidence" created by a landmark case heading to the Supreme Court.
RNZ
May 26, 2026
Kiwifruit boss fined $40,000 for exploiting migrant workers
Tarun Gautam paid five employees less than minimum wage and withheld their annual leave and holiday entitlements.
RNZ
May 26, 2026
EB Games closed all its NZ stores after suffering $11.4m loss
The gaming business announced the closure of all 38 of its New Zealand stores in January, disestablishing all roles in the process.
Stuff
May 26, 2026
Expect this car to become New Zealand’s first $1 million EV
Ferrari has officially become an electric car manufacture, here's 30 things you should know about the first electric 'Prancing Horse.'
Stuff
May 26, 2026
Teenager arrested after three police vehicles rammed during stolen car incident in Canterbury
A stolen car incident across Canterbury ended with three police vehicles rammed, a highway bridge closed, and a teenager in custody.
Stuff
May 26, 2026
'Good news' coming for Moana Pasifika's future, says Winston Peters
Shareholders of Moana Pasifika have voted to appoint liquidators to the holding company of the Super Rugby team.
RNZ
May 26, 2026
Super Rugby power rankings: Highlanders drag the New Zealand flag
Jamie Joseph’s reaction to a moment late in the Highlanders’ loss to the Hurricanes about summed up their season.
Stuff
May 26, 2026
Witness hears ‘massive boom’ and ‘faint yells’ after motorbike and car collide on Auckland road
The crash has closed Pakuranga Rd between Hutchinsons Rd and Botany Rd on Tuesday afternoon.
Stuff
May 26, 2026
Road closed after serious crash between car and motorcycle in Auckland's Howick
Delays expected after a car and motorcycle were involved in the crash on Pakuranga Road.
RNZ

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Video game retailer EB Games lost $11.5m as it shut NZ stores

$110m council loan backs Picton port rebuild for new ferries

Complaint laid with Ombudsman about 'apparent withholding' of information by PM's office

Staff shortages at rural hospitals leave beds sitting empty - report

Scientists recognised for finding major gap in childhood vaccine schedule

The five-word question people dread being asked before sex

NZ Bar Association calls for government to reconsider climate law change

Auckland private girls’ school investigating ‘inappropriate conduct’ by former staffer

Public sector workers still looking for jobs after two years

Bee species found in Christchurch after 65 years

Winston Peters hints at ‘good news’ for embattled Moana Pasifika

NZ Bar Association calls for government to reconsider changing climate law to prevent lawsuits

Kiwifruit boss fined $40,000 for exploiting migrant workers

EB Games closed all its NZ stores after suffering $11.4m loss

Expect this car to become New Zealand’s first $1 million EV

Teenager arrested after three police vehicles rammed during stolen car incident in Canterbury

'Good news' coming for Moana Pasifika's future, says Winston Peters

Super Rugby power rankings: Highlanders drag the New Zealand flag

Witness hears ‘massive boom’ and ‘faint yells’ after motorbike and car collide on Auckland road

Road closed after serious crash between car and motorcycle in Auckland's Howick