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Parliament's Year In Numbers

Sunday, 21 December 2025, 7:20 pm | RNZ

Analysis: We look back at this year's Parliament in data, including just how much coffee fuels our democracy? More >>

Did New Zealand Shortchange Samoa Over HMNZS Manawanui Wreck Compensation?

Sunday, 21 December 2025, 7:18 pm | RNZ

New Zealand quietly cut off compensation for the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui at $6m. But commentators say it raises the question: Did our government shortchange Samoa? More >>

Eighteen Pasifika Families In Wellington No Longer Have To Pay For 'Overpriced Rental Homes'

Sunday, 21 December 2025, 7:14 pm | RNZ

The dream of owning a home is now a reality for 18 Pasifika families in Porirua, one of the four main cities that make up the Greater Wellington Region. More >>

'Devastating In All Ways': Sand Dune Ecosystems On Tokerau Beach Being Destroyed By Vehicles

Sunday, 21 December 2025, 7:12 pm | RNZ

Thrill-seekers causing significant damage to dunes on the Far North beach have forced the installation of temporary fences and blockage of access points. More >>

Fijian Government Won't Interfere In Grace Road Investigations, PM Rabuka Says

Sunday, 21 December 2025, 7:08 pm | RNZ

His comments follow reports that Fiji risks losing all non-humanitarian US aid unless it takes "decisive action" against the South Korean sect over human trafficking allegations. More >>

Can My Child Get A Community Services Card? - Ask Susan

Sunday, 21 December 2025, 7:06 pm | RNZ

RNZ's Susan Edmunds answers your questions. More >>

Country Life: Farming Trees The Tāmata Hauhā Way

Sunday, 21 December 2025, 7:01 pm | RNZ

"You can come here and see nearly every type of forestry system that can be applied," Blair Jamieson says of Tāmata Hauhā's demonstration farm near Palmerston North. More >>

Country Life: On The Job With Whanganui River's Rural Postie

Sunday, 21 December 2025, 6:59 pm | RNZ

Rural postie Tracy Marshall takes visitors along her mail delivery route which winds along the Whanganui River. More >>

African Football Legends Join Forces To Give A Red Card To Polio

Saturday, 20 December 2025, 6:49 pm | RNZ

Six African football legends are urging the continent to unite and step up efforts to vaccinate every child against the life-threatening polio virus. More >>

What Will Happen To Gloriavale's Students Once The School Closes?

Saturday, 20 December 2025, 5:16 pm | RNZ

The Education Ministry has advised the West Coast Christian community that the private school's registration will be cancelled from 23 January. More >>

Hospitals Asked To Save $510 Million Despite $538 Million Going Unspent

Saturday, 20 December 2025, 5:15 pm | RNZ

The "underspend" was due in part to unfilled vacancies and the fact Health NZ has yet to settle collective contract disputes. More >>

Winston Peters Offers Advice To Anyone Thinking Of Rolling A Prime Minister

Saturday, 20 December 2025, 5:14 pm | RNZ

In a sit-down interview with RNZ, the New Zealand First leader discusses the year that's been and the upcoming election. More >>

Netball Australia Unveils New Competition For Pacific Island-Based Players

Saturday, 20 December 2025, 5:12 pm | RNZ

The Pacific Netball Challenge to be held in November 2026 will be solely for players who live and play the sport in Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga and the Cook Islands. More >>

Prime Minister Fakafanua: 'If We Are To Unite Tonga We Will Have To Start In Parliament'

Saturday, 20 December 2025, 5:10 pm | RNZ

Tonga's new Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua says he hopes to have his Cabinet line-up named in the next few days. More >>

No Need To Worry About Fuel Running Out Over Xmas Period Says Tonga Govt

Saturday, 20 December 2025, 5:09 pm | RNZ

The Tonga government is reassuring citizens they won't need to worry about running out of fuel over the Christmas period after months of petrol shortages. More >>

Black Fern Layla Sae Faces Extended Time Out With Knee Injury

Saturday, 20 December 2025, 5:07 pm | RNZ

The blockbusting loose forward suffered an ACL injury, while playing for England club Harlequins. More >>

Australian Company Santana Minerals Pushes For Quicker Decision On Its Fast-Track Application

Saturday, 20 December 2025, 5:06 pm | RNZ

The Australian company is seeking consent to tap into what it believes is a $4.4 billion gold deposit near Cromwell. More >>

On Their Final Day, MPs Consider Quality Of Our Final Years

Friday, 19 December 2025, 5:47 pm | RNZ

On Parliament's last sitting day of the year, MPs discussed an issue with the potential to surge in prominence. More >>

Privacy Commissioner Notified Following 'Technical Issue' With Police Incident Management Tool

Friday, 19 December 2025, 5:45 pm | RNZ

Privacy Commissioner, lawyers notified after issue that may have led to redacted information being visible. More >>

Goldsmith Unlawfully Appointed Human Rights Commissioner And Race Relations Commissioner

Friday, 19 December 2025, 5:44 pm | RNZ

Minister of Justice Paul Goldsmith appointed Stephen Rainbow and Melissa Derby in August 2024. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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