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Comedian Ben Elton: 'People Are Stupid ... We're Homohalfwit'
Saturday, 15 February 2025, 2:14 pm | RNZ
The greatest threat to humanity is not artificial intelligence, it's the same one it has always been - authentic stupidity, Ben Elton says. More >>
Facial Recognition Used On Students, NZ University Confirms
Saturday, 15 February 2025, 2:08 pm | RNZ
A New Zealand university is using facial recognition on students at one of its overseas campuses in China. More >>
France's Top Diplomat Confirms Talks On 'Unfreezing' New Caledonia's Electoral Roll
Friday, 14 February 2025, 9:48 pm | RNZ
Véronique Roger-Lacan says part of the pro-independence group agrees unfreezing the electoral list "is the way to go", and it will be on the French Overseas Minister's agenda in Nouméa next week. More >>
Māori Businesses Perform Strongly Despite Economic Hardships
Friday, 14 February 2025, 9:46 pm | RNZ
A report shows Māori tourism contributed $1.2b to the NZ economy in 2023. More >>
Inflation On The Rise For New Zealand Households
Friday, 14 February 2025, 9:44 pm | RNZ
Increases in prices are widespread, with about two-thirds of the goods in the food basket more expensive than a year ago. More >>
Valentines Day Is Here, So What Are The Benefits?
Friday, 14 February 2025, 9:43 pm | RNZ
Valentines Day can bump-up spending in the economy by as much as 10 percent, Hospitality NZ's CEO says. More >>
Substandard School Lunches Ruining 'Sense Of Community' - Principal
Friday, 14 February 2025, 9:42 pm | RNZ
Nearly a third of schools receiving the cheaper free lunches have contacted the ministry with queries and complaints More >>
A Taonga Of Waitangi - Inside The Forum Tent
Friday, 14 February 2025, 9:27 pm | RNZ
Away from the tense scenes on the paepae, under a closely guarded canvas tent, te iwi Māori do the real work of Waitangi: talking. We were invited inside to listen. More >>
Cyclone Gabrielle Victims Still Struggling With Land Issues At Its Second Anniversary
Friday, 14 February 2025, 9:22 pm | RNZ
Cyclone Gabrielle hit the North Island's East Coast on 14 February, 2023, killing 11 people and destroying thousands of homes. On its second anniversary, reporter Alexa Cook talks to Hawke's Bay families living in the red zone. More >>
Ensuring Political Stability And Rebuilding Key For Vanuatu's New Coalition Government - Expert
Friday, 14 February 2025, 9:17 pm | RNZ
Griffith University Adjunct Associate Professor Dr Tess Newton Cain says Jotham Napat, who is a seasoned politician, is the right man for the job. But his coalition "has a big job ahead". More >>
Solomon Islands Lifts 'Stop Notice' On Miss Pacific Islands Pageant Judges
Thursday, 13 February 2025, 8:56 pm | RNZ
The Solomon Islands government has lifted the 'stop notice' that restricted judges of the recent Miss Pacific Islands Pageant from leaving the country. More >>
Nauru's Citizenship By Investment Scheme Eyes AU$60 Million In First Year
Thursday, 13 February 2025, 8:53 pm | RNZ
The head of Nauru's citizenship by investment scheme hopes the initiative will bring in tens of millions of dollars for the island this year. More >>
Frontline Mental Health Cash Used For Controversial Fund
Thursday, 13 February 2025, 8:51 pm | RNZ
Critics say the money would have been better spent training more workers, including much-needed psychiatrists. More >>
Winston Peters And Gideon Sa'ar Speak On Importance Of Gaza Ceasefire
Thursday, 13 February 2025, 8:48 pm | RNZ
Both ministers have confirmed they shared a phone call on Thursday morning, with the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement due to expire next month. More >>
Warriors Star Dallin Watene-Zelezniak Sidelined At Least Six Weeks
Thursday, 13 February 2025, 8:45 pm | RNZ
The highflying winger could be out for up to three months with a wrist injury. More >>
Geopolitical Games In The South Pacific
Thursday, 13 February 2025, 8:42 pm | RNZ
As the US looks to be leaving the Pacific, and New Zealand is rowing with Kiribati and the Cook Islands, experts worry about Chinese influence. More >>
MPs To Review Parliament's Rules After Land Rover Stunt
Thursday, 13 February 2025, 8:40 pm | RNZ
MPs are going to take another look at Parliament's rules, after ACT leader David Seymour drove a land rover up the steps outside. More >>
Prominent Economists Call For Superannuation Overhaul
Thursday, 13 February 2025, 8:38 pm | RNZ
'We spend more on pensions than we do on education.' More >>
Sergeant And Bombardier 'Lost Control' During Beating, Court Martial Told
Monday, 10 February 2025, 9:03 pm | RNZ
A soldier was beaten so badly by a sergeant and a bombardier that the soldier twice lost consciousness, a military court has heard. More >>
The End Of 3G In 2025 And The Impact On Your Phone Or Tablet
Monday, 10 February 2025, 9:01 pm | RNZ
Many of us have already moved to 4G and 5G, but tech experts warn the impact of shutting down 3G will be larger than people think. More >>
