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First All Blacks Test At Te Kaha Boosts Christchurch Economy

Saturday, 4 July 2026, 4:05 pm | RNZ

The first international rugby test match between the All Blacks and France at Christchurch's new Te Kaha stadium is expected to bring an estimated $8 million in economic benefits to the city. More >>

Can My Library Refuse Cash? - Ask Susan

Saturday, 4 July 2026, 4:03 pm | RNZ

Got questions? RNZ has a podcast, 'No Stupid Questions', with Susan Edmunds. More >>

Full House: Warriors NRL Season Officially Sold Out

Saturday, 4 July 2026, 4:01 pm | RNZ

The Warriors continue to prove they're the most popular show in town, confirming they've sold out every home match this NRL season. More >>

Horse-Trading Begins As New Caledonia Provincial Presidents Elected

Saturday, 4 July 2026, 4:00 pm | RNZ

New Caledonia's newly-elected three provincial assemblies - North, South and the Loyalty Islands - elected their respective Presidents on, following the elections held on June 28 in the French Pacific territory. More >>

All Mariana Islands At Risk As Super Typhoon Approaches

Saturday, 4 July 2026, 3:58 pm | RNZ

Super Typhoon Bavi intensified into a category 5 cyclone early Saturday and is expected to remain an extremely dangerous storm as it approaches the Northern Mariana Islands, with forecasters warning residents to complete preparations ahead of deteriorating ... More >>

Advisory Group Proposes Axing Pay Parity For Early Childhood Teachers

Friday, 3 July 2026, 2:01 pm | RNZ

A ministerial advisory group has proposed axing pay parity for qualified early childhood teachers. More >>

Does Your Will Cover Your Pet?

Friday, 3 July 2026, 1:56 pm | RNZ

Ana Holden says her cats Hannah and Marmite are beloved members of her family, so it made sense to add them into her will. More >>

Eight Pasifika Heritage Players Named In All Blacks Season Opener Against France

Friday, 3 July 2026, 1:53 pm | RNZ

Eight players of Pasifika heritage have been named in the All Blacks match-day 23 to battle France at One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch on Saturday. More >>

Exhibition Celebrates Porirua's Trailblazing Pacific Women

Friday, 3 July 2026, 1:50 pm | RNZ

Marama Malama: Te Manava Moana Women at Pataka Art and Museum honours generations of women whose leadership, advocacy and service have impacted Pacific communities across New Zealand. More >>

Indonesia Defends High Number Of Military In Papua

Friday, 3 July 2026, 1:44 pm | RNZ

Indonesia has defended the high number of military personnel it has deployed to West Papua, which dwarfs the size of deployments to other parts of the republic. More >>

Typhoon Bavi Poses 'Significant Threat' To Mariana Islands

Friday, 3 July 2026, 1:42 pm | RNZ

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) governor David Apatang is advising residents of Saipan, Tinian and Rota to stay up-to-date with forecasts as Typhoon Bavi approaches. More >>

MSD Boss Defends Linking Staff Performance With Cutting Emergency Housing

Friday, 3 July 2026, 1:39 pm | RNZ

The Ministry of Social Development (MSD)'s boss is defending linking staff performance with cutting emergency housing numbers, saying it's executing the government's policy. More >>

Waikato Hospital Ward Will Not Be Ready Until 2027, Health Minister Says

Friday, 3 July 2026, 1:36 pm | RNZ

The health minister has confirmed a new 28-bed ward at Waikato Hospital that was supposed to be ready this year will not be ready until 2027. More >>

Pacific News In Brief For 2 July 2026

Thursday, 2 July 2026, 5:42 pm | RNZ

Samoa's minister of finance has announced a reduction in the price of diesel and kerosene for July. More >>

Pasifika Women Aboard The 'Floating University' Champion Data-Driven Ocean Management

Thursday, 2 July 2026, 5:38 pm | RNZ

Having researched data available will assist Pacific Island nations manage their ocean resources, prepare well for natural hazards and ensure the right decisions are made. More >>

Pacific Nations Among Hardest Hit As Global Aid Drops, OECD Says

Thursday, 2 July 2026, 5:35 pm | RNZ

Global aid forecasts have small island developing states "among the hardest hit individually" as aid spending reaches new lows. More >>

'Incredibly Disheartening': Airborne Asbestos Found In Children's Play Sand

Thursday, 2 July 2026, 3:11 pm | RNZ

An outright ban on children's play sand could be on the cards after tests showed asbestos in contaminated products can be airborne. More >>

Ministry Staff Supporting School Lunch Programme Spend $130,000 On Travel In A Year

Thursday, 2 July 2026, 3:06 pm | RNZ

Staff at the Ministry of Education assigned to the Healthy School Lunches programme spent about $130,000 on travel in a year. More >>

Government Deficit $3B Lower Than Budget Forecast

Thursday, 2 July 2026, 3:03 pm | RNZ

The government is set to report a significantly smaller budget deficit this year on the back of higher tax revenue and lower spending. More >>

'A Kick In The Guts': Calls For Fees Associated With Registering Stillbirths To Be Waived

Thursday, 2 July 2026, 3:00 pm | RNZ

Families of stillborn babies and their advocates want the fee for birth certificates waived. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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