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Cost-of-Living Crisis Fuelling Rise In Elder Financial Abuse, Warns Age Concern
Sunday, 10 May 2026, 8:34 pm | RNZ
Advocates say some elderly people are being pressured into handing over money, bank cards and even their homes. More >>
Iran Wants Oil Tariffs Paid In Chinese Yuan – Is The Power Of The US Petrodollar In Decline?
Saturday, 9 May 2026, 9:39 pm | RNZ
Iranian tariffs in the Strait of Hormuz may change how oil is traded and priced, with implications for currencies, alliances and global economic power. More >>
Wellington Phoenix Coach Bev Preistman Has 'All The Belief In The World'
Saturday, 9 May 2026, 9:35 pm | RNZ
Wellington Phoenix coach Bev Priestman has no doubt her side can perform against Brisbane Roar in their A-League second-leg semifinal. More >>
Mortgage Broker Issues House Price Warning
Saturday, 9 May 2026, 9:33 pm | RNZ
House prices could be set to fall again and it may be a good opportunity for first-home buyers, the head of one of New Zealand's largest broking firms says. More >>
Little Engagement With Security Efforts Despite Threats Against MPs Rising - Parliamentary Service
Saturday, 9 May 2026, 9:32 pm | RNZ
Petitioner Sam Fisher says violent threats are discouraging women from entering politics, but MPs have shown little engagement with security offerings. More >>
Green Party Criticises Govt's 'Outrageous' Decision To Scrap Fees-Free Tertiary Education
Saturday, 9 May 2026, 9:30 pm | RNZ
Finance Minister Nicola Willis confirmed the scheme would be ditched in the upcoming budget. More >>
Whitney Hansen's Humour Helps Drive Black Ferns Reset After Rugby World Cup Pain
Saturday, 9 May 2026, 9:28 pm | RNZ
New coach Whitney Hansen is bringing jokes, clarity and a fresh culture to the NZ women, as build they towards a new era. More >>
Pacific Business Brief: New Digital Token Proposed In CNMI And James Marape's China Mission
Saturday, 9 May 2026, 9:26 pm | RNZ
The Pacific Business Brief tracks the capital, trade and trends shaping the regional economy. More >>
West Papuan Graduation Parade Turns Violent After Police Object To Morning Star Symbol
Saturday, 9 May 2026, 9:23 pm | RNZ
Indonesian authorities say investigations are underway into an incident in West Papua when a number of people were allegedly injured after police fired shots amid a student graduation event. More >>
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Officially Invoke Biketawa Over Fuel Crisis
Saturday, 9 May 2026, 9:19 pm | RNZ
Leaders of Pacific Islands Forum countries have officially invoked the Biketawa Declaration to prompt a coordinated regional response to the global fuel crisis. More >>
New Caledonia Provincial Elections Date Set For June As Voter Roll Changes Draws Criticism
Friday, 8 May 2026, 5:16 pm | RNZ
The last time provincial elections were held in the French Pacific territory was in 2019. More >>
Are Banks Immune To Downturns?
Friday, 8 May 2026, 5:12 pm | RNZ
Some commentators are asking whether the run of recent profits show banks are one of the few businesses that can turn a healthy profit no matter what. More >>
Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele Ousted After Just Over Two Years In Power
Friday, 8 May 2026, 4:07 pm | RNZ
Jeremiah Manele, who previously served as the country's foreign minister, was elected prime minister on 2 May 2024. More >>
Is Owning A Rental Property Still Worth It? Expert Says The Economics Have Changed
Friday, 8 May 2026, 3:58 pm | RNZ
A university professor says various pressures have changed the economics of property investment. More >>
The World Is Getting The Best Of New Zealand While We're Eating Cheap Imports
Friday, 8 May 2026, 3:56 pm | RNZ
Butter is far from the only item with a higher price when it's made here. More >>
What You Need To Know About New Zealand's New Citizenship Test Plans
Friday, 8 May 2026, 3:40 pm | RNZ
Explainer - Would-be citizens will have to pass a test starting next year: What might that look like and how do other countries do it? More >>
Tensions And Price Increases Ahead For Getting Roads Built
Friday, 8 May 2026, 3:32 pm | RNZ
The Transport Agency is working on a framework to prioritise maintenance, operations, and capital projects "identifying critical work versus activities that could be deferred". More >>
David Vs The Media: Has Seymour Gone Too Far?
Friday, 8 May 2026, 3:18 pm | RNZ
A law professor and a media expert are warning public attacks against RNZ and TVNZ could erode trust. More >>
Senior Doctors Settle Pay Claim After 19 Months Of Rancour
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 5:22 pm | RNZ
A union boss says it's a positive move, but there are still significant and ongoing challenges in the public health system that need to be addressed. More >>
Marshall Islands Welcomes First Of 2 New US-Made Planes
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 5:16 pm | RNZ
The first of two new American-made aircraft - the Cessna SkyCourier - arrived last Thursday and was officially blessed earlier this week at the Air Marshall Islands hangar. More >>
