Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.

SCORE

GRADE

FIX

REVIEW

PASS

INFO

Checks

4 PASS 6 REVIEW 3 FIX

Dark Mode Support

Action

Theme color only

FIX

Theme color only

Theme-color present but no dark variant

A theme-color is set but no dark-specific variant was found. The browser toolbar may not adapt for dark mode users.

Got: #ffffff

No dark mode signals detected

Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles

External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.

Dark ModePartial Dark Mode

color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

Print Stylesheet

Action

No print styles

FIX

No print styles

No print-specific styles detected

When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.

Print Stylesheet No Print Styles

Print stylesheet Not found ✗Inline @media print Not detected ✗

Navigation UX

Action

No navigation patterns

FIX

No navigation patterns

1 navigation landmark(s) detected

No breadcrumbs, search, or skip link detected

These navigation aids help users orient themselves and find content efficiently, especially on large sites.

Breadcrumbs

Skip Link

Labeled Navigation 1 <nav> element(s)

Hamburger Menu

Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)

1 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.

Landmark Structure

2 landmarks

REVIEW

2 landmarks

<main> landmark present

1 <nav> landmark(s) found

No banner (header) landmark

No contentinfo (footer) landmark

Skip navigation link is missing (WCAG 2.4.1)

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Why this matters

Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.

Learn more ▾

WCAG 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) requires a mechanism to skip past repeated content. The standard implementation is a 'Skip to main content' link that's the first focusable element, visually hidden until focused. Three lines of HTML + four of CSS.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.1

Heading Hierarchy

70 headings

REVIEW

70 headings

No H1 heading found

Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.

H2 More Top Stories
H3 Haka targeting Indian MP sparks backlash
H4 ‘Distasteful’: Anger over Jones’ 'butter chicken tsunami’ barb
H4 New Zealand First's Shane Jones defends comparing India FTA to 'butter chicken tsunami'
H3 Property investors who 'drank the Kool-Aid' mull whether to take a loss
H3 Why Trump's latest blink on Iran could be more than a TACO Tuesday
H3 What to do and not do at an Anzac Day Dawn Service
H3 10 scientists tied to sensitive US research die or vanish
H3 More Top Stories
H3 Farmer helps pay for lift after dad forced to carry disabled daughter
H3 Delays at Auckland Airport as Jetstar halts check-ins over tech problem
H3 Man who died in crash was boarder at home where body was found burned
H3 Global credit agency downgrades NZ outlook from 'stable' to 'negative'
H3 Iran seizes ships in Hormuz as Trump halts attacks
H3 A horror that'll leave you worried on your commute
H2 The Briefing
H3 New Zealand
H3 NZ's most dedicated lifeguard saving lives at 75
H4 Pukeahu National War Memorial Park bells to sound on Anzac Day after long silence
H4 Opponents say fight to stop fast-tracked Waitaha hydro scheme not over despite approval
H3 Politics
H3 '$49 billion over next 10 years': The cost to fix water infrastructure
H4 National, ACT MPs call out Jones' 'butter chicken' comments as racist and 'lame dad jokes'
H4 Dozens of principal, teacher associations sign letter opposed to government's curriculum changes
H3 Sport
H3 Europe Ryder Cup organisers defend $990 ticket price
H4 Phoenix defender Mackenzie Barry riding the highs of the club's success
H4 Floundering Chelsea sack Rosenior amid worst scoring drought in 114 years
H3 Business
H3 AI-generated Westpac boss used in scam ads on Facebook
H4 Airpoints no more: Air NZ announces rebranding
H4 What to know about working for your family
H3 More News & Current Affairs
H2 In Case You Missed It
H3 Airpoints no more: Air NZ announces rebranding
H3 How one order uncovered massive 'ghost cake' delivery scandal
H3 Inside 'Wild West' neighbour war that ended in fire and death
H3 10 scientists tied to sensitive US research have died or disappeared
H2 Comment & Analysis
H3 As entry-level jobs dry up, how can we help young people into work?
H3 National tumbles in latest poll as Luxon faces caucus
H3 Analysis: Royal tour to brand tour: Harry and Meghan in Australia
H3 Why world leaders are openly talking about Trump's mental state
H2 RNZ Music
H3 Novel use of RNZ Concert
H3 North Shore win ultimate farewell gift
H3 A man for a crisis
H3 National Youth Brass Band 2026: Resonance
H2 In Depth
H3 6 meetings, 34 missed items: The short, complicated term of KiwiRail's Scott O'Donnell
H3 'Can't trust him': NZ 'probably' withholding intelligence from US
H3 The files a jury in a controversial spy case didn't see
H3 Kiwi reveals years-long stint as CIA spy
H2 What You Need to Know
H3 What is the Broadcasting Standards Authority and why is its future in doubt?
H3 What Auckland needs to change about recycling
H3 How Donald Trump could legally be removed from office
H3 What you need to know about E coli and boil water notices
H2 Radio on demand
H3 Morning Report
H3 World & Pacific News
H2 What’s on
H3 RNZ National
H3 Morning Report
H3 First Up
H3 Nine To Noon
H3 RNZ Concert
H3 Mornings
H3 RNZ Pacific
H3 World & Pacific News

Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.

Why this matters

No H1 means screen-reader users can't identify the page's primary topic, and Google's content-extraction degrades.

Learn more ▾

The H1 is the document title for assistive tech and a strong signal to search engines about page topic. Pages without one force screen readers to fall back to the <title> attribute or page chrome. Add a single H1 that names the page's primary subject.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central

404 Error Page

HTTP 404, custom page

REVIEW

HTTP 404, custom page

Correct 404 status code returned

Got: HTTP 404

Custom styled 404 page

Navigation links present on 404 page

Homepage link present on 404 page

404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page

Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title RNZ : Page not found ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✗

Favicon & Branding

6 icon(s) detected

REVIEW

6 icon(s) detected

favicon.ico present at site root

HTML icon links detected

Apple touch icon present

Multiple icon sizes detected

✓ favicon.ico Present

✓ PNG Icons Present

✓ Apple Touch Present

✗ SVG Favicon Missing

✓ Manifest Icons Present

✓ Multiple Sizes Present

Web Manifest

Valid manifest

REVIEW

Valid manifest

Name present: RNZ

192x192 icon present

512x512 icon present

Display mode: standalone

PWA Install Criteria Not Installable

Name RNZ ✓192×192 icon ✓512×512 icon ✓Start URL ✗Display Mode standalone ✓

Name RNZ Display Mode standalone Theme Color #da2128 Background Color #da2128 Icons 2 icon(s)

Color Contrast (Screenshot)

Action

20 text elements analyzed, 6 fail WCAG AA

REVIEW

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

14 pass 6 fail WCAG AA 1 pass AA only

a Haka targeting Indian MP sparks backlash

2.42:1

#000000

#684328

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · top of page (header area) · over background image/gradient

a Politics

2.22:1

#000000

#294E2E

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · above the fold

a Te Ao Māori

2.06:1

#000000

#264923

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · above the fold

span about 1 hour ago

2.34:1

#000000

#355030

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · above the fold · over background image/gradient

span Related

2.94:1

#000000

#4F5D2D

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · above the fold · over background image/gradient

a ‘Distasteful’: Anger over Jones’ '…

2.71:1

#000000

#4A5735

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · above the fold · over background image/gradient

4 contrast failures on background images/gradients

These failures are invisible to CSS-based accessibility tools like Lighthouse. The text may be fine on a solid background, but fails when rendered over an image or gradient.

Show all checked elements (20)

Element	Ratio	Required	FG	BG	Result
h2 More Top Stories	4.60:1	3.0:1	#000000	#D34141	Pass
h2 The Briefing	20.65:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FDFDFD	Pass
h2 What’s on	20.65:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FDFDFD	Pass
h3 10 scientists tied t…	20.65:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FDFDFD	Pass
h3 More Top Stories	20.65:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FDFDFD	Pass
title RNZ - NZ News, Curre…	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
span Delays at Auckland A…	11.13:1	4.5:1	#000000	#E9AEAE	Pass
a Haka targeting India…	2.42:1	4.5:1	#000000	#684328	Fail
a Politics	2.22:1	4.5:1	#000000	#294E2E	Fail
a Te Ao Māori	2.06:1	4.5:1	#000000	#264923	Fail
span about 1 hour ago	2.34:1	4.5:1	#000000	#355030	Fail
p The haka at Parmjeet…	5.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#627CAC	Pass
span Related	2.94:1	4.5:1	#000000	#4F5D2D	Fail
a ‘Distasteful’: A…	2.71:1	4.5:1	#000000	#4A5735	Fail
a New Zealand First's …	7.21:1	4.5:1	#000000	#859D8E	Pass
a Former Te Pāti Māo…	19.76:1	4.5:1	#000000	#F8F8F7	Pass
a Property investors w…	19.92:1	4.5:1	#000000	#F9F9F7	Pass
a Business	19.93:1	4.5:1	#000000	#F9F9F8	Pass
span about 1 hour ago	19.93:1	4.5:1	#000000	#F9F9F8	Pass
p As the market slumps…	20.09:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FAFAF8	Pass

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Alt Text Quality

All 36 images OK

PASS

All 36 images OK

9 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters

27 image(s) with good alt text

36 images 27 good alt text

Issue	Count
too long	9 image(s)

A+

Form Accessibility

No form controls

PASS

No form controls

No form controls on this page

No form controls found.

Link & Button Quality

1 issue(s) across 155 links and 0 buttons

PASS

1 issue(s) across 155 links and 0 buttons

1 link(s) with no accessible text

Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.

Got: /news/business/593175/delays-at-auckland-airport-as-jetstar-halts-check-ins-o…

154 link(s) with descriptive text

155 links

1 empty

0 generic text

0 new tab

0 empty buttons

Element	Text	Issue	Suggested Fix
/news/business/593175/delays-at-auckland…	(empty)	empty	Add link text or aria-label

154 links and buttons have descriptive text

Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.

/news/business/593175/delays-at-auckland-airport-as-jetstar-halts-check-ins-o…

Why this matters

Links with no accessible text (empty <a></a>, image-only no alt, icon-only no aria-label) are unidentifiable to screen readers.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4

Lighthouse Accessibility Audits

Score 93/100 — 3 failing, 25 passed

PASS

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

ARIA

Focusable descendents within an `[aria-hidden="true"]` element prevent those interactive elements from being available to users of assistive technologies like screen readers. Learn how `aria-hidden` affects focusable elements.

Why this matters

Informational: a Permissions-Policy directive showing feature -> allowed origins.

Source: MDN Permissions-Policy

Failing Elements
New Zealand World Politics Pacific Te Ao Māori Sport Business Cou… `div#documentContent > div.content__primary > div.c-sub-nav > nav.o-menu`
Writer Laura Vincent looks towards the camera in a moody black and white shot `div.o-feature-set__primary > ul.o-feature-set__list > li.o-digest > div.thumb-container`
Cornet player Harmen Vanhoorne `div.o-feature-set__primary > ul.o-feature-set__list > li.o-digest > div.thumb-container`
Luthier Richard Panting `div.o-feature-set__primary > ul.o-feature-set__list > li.o-digest > div.thumb-container`
Mike Ford wears many hats including that of manager of the national youth brass… `div.o-feature-set__primary > ul.o-feature-set__list > li.o-digest > div.thumb-container`

These are opportunities to improve the usage of ARIA in your application which may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
MORE NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS `div.content__primary > div.c-sub-nav > h3.c-sub-nav__title > span.assistive-text`
More from ICYMI `div.content__primary > div.t-home-icymi > div.o-feature-set > a.btn`
More comment & analysis `div.content__primary > div.t-home-comment > div.o-feature-set > a.btn`
More from RNZ Music `div.content__primary > div.t-home-music > div.o-feature-set > a.btn`
More from In Depth `div.content__primary > div.t-home-comment > div.o-feature-set > a.btn`
More from WYNTK `div.content__primary > div.t-home-comment > div.o-feature-set > a.btn`
More recent audio `div.c-section > div.o-stories > p > a.btn`

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Visible text labels that do not match the accessible name can result in a confusing experience for screen reader users. Learn more about accessible names.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Episode 1 46m `div.text-foreground-primary > div.flex > div.relative > button.group/button`
Latest episode 30m `div.text-foreground-primary > div.flex > div.relative > button.group/button`
Episode 1 40m `div.text-foreground-primary > div.flex > div.relative > button.group/button`
Latest episode 42m `div.text-foreground-primary > div.flex > div.relative > button.group/button`
Latest episode 22m `div.text-foreground-primary > div.flex > div.relative > button.group/button`
Episode 1 25m `div.text-foreground-primary > div.flex > div.relative > button.group/button`
Latest episode 36m `div.text-foreground-primary > div.flex > div.relative > button.group/button`
Episode 1 27m `div.text-foreground-primary > div.flex > div.relative > button.group/button`
Episode 1 54m `div.text-foreground-primary > div.flex > div.relative > button.group/button`
Episode 1 53m `div.text-foreground-primary > div.flex > div.relative > button.group/button`
Latest episode 13m `div.text-foreground-primary > div.flex > div.relative > button.group/button`
Episode 1 50m `div.text-foreground-primary > div.flex > div.relative > button.group/button`
Latest episode 14m `div.text-foreground-primary > div.flex > div.relative > button.group/button`
Episode 1 33m `div.text-foreground-primary > div.flex > div.relative > button.group/button`
Episode 1 36m `div.text-foreground-primary > div.flex > div.relative > button.group/button`
Episode 1 47m `div.text-foreground-primary > div.flex > div.relative > button.group/button`
Episode 1 51m `div.text-foreground-primary > div.flex > div.relative > button.group/button`
Episode 1 38m `div.text-foreground-primary > div.flex > div.relative > button.group/button`
Episode 1 31m `div.text-foreground-primary > div.flex > div.relative > button.group/button`
Latest episode 26m `div.text-foreground-primary > div.flex > div.relative > button.group/button`
Latest episode 17m `div.text-foreground-primary > div.flex > div.relative > button.group/button`
Latest episode 26m `div.text-foreground-primary > div.flex > div.relative > button.group/button`
Latest episode 16m `div.text-foreground-primary > div.flex > div.relative > button.group/button`
Episode 1 29m `div.text-foreground-primary > div.flex > div.relative > button.group/button`
Episode 1 13m `div.text-foreground-primary > div.flex > div.relative > button.group/button`
Latest episode 13m `div.text-foreground-primary > div.flex > div.relative > button.group/button`
Latest episode 1h 14m `div.text-foreground-primary > div.flex > div.relative > button.group/button`
Latest episode 27m `div.text-foreground-primary > div.flex > div.relative > button.group/button`
Latest episode 23m `div.text-foreground-primary > div.flex > div.relative > button.group/button`
Episode 1 1h `div.text-foreground-primary > div.flex > div.relative > button.group/button`
Latest episode 8m `div.text-foreground-primary > div.flex > div.relative > button.group/button`
Latest episode 25m `div.text-foreground-primary > div.flex > div.relative > button.group/button`
Episode 1 45m `div.text-foreground-primary > div.flex > div.relative > button.group/button`

○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable

○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state

○The page has a logical tab order

○Visual order on the page follows DOM order

○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region

○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page

○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation

○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology

○Custom controls have associated labels

○Custom controls have ARIA roles

●`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles

●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`

●`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes

●`[role]` values are valid

●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values

●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled

●Buttons have an accessible name

●Image elements have `[alt]` attributes

●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.

●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role

●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes

●Document has a `<title>` element

●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute

●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute

●Links are distinguishable without relying on color.

●Links have a discernible name

●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).

●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements

●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0

●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.

●`[lang]` attributes have a valid value

●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order

●Document has a main landmark.

●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used

●Identical links have the same purpose.

○`[accesskey]` values are unique

○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names

○Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.

○ARIA input fields have accessible names

○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names

○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names

○Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.

○`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element

○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.

○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names

○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names

○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names

○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region

○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.

○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements

○ARIA IDs are unique

○No form fields have multiple labels

○`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title

○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.

○Input buttons have discernible text.

○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text

○Form elements have associated labels

○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`

○`<object>` elements have alternate text

○Select elements have associated label elements.

○Skip links are focusable.

○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.

○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.

○`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`

○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.

○All heading elements contain content.

○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements

○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.

○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.

○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.

All checks on this page are automated. Results are estimates - run targeted manual reviews when the score affects a release decision.