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Power Company Genesis Wants To Ban Incandescent Light Bulbs
Sunday, 5 July 2026, 7:12 pm | RNZ
Power company Genesis is preparing to launch a petition calling for a ban on incandescent lightbulbs. More >>
Perks Cut - What Benefits Do Bankers Get Anyway?
Sunday, 5 July 2026, 7:05 pm | RNZ
BNZ staff say their perks are being cut and their union says it's part of a wider industry trend. More >>
All Blacks Claim Bloody And Physical Test
Sunday, 5 July 2026, 7:03 pm | RNZ
It was physical, a bloody battle befitting the start of the new Nations Championship competition. More >>
Bavi Now A Life-Threatening 'Super Typhoon': Pacific Islands Warned To Prepare
Sunday, 5 July 2026, 6:59 pm | RNZ
A life-threatening typhoon is barrelling its way across the western Pacific with sustained wind speeds of more than 250km/h, with people in the area warned to prepare urgently. More >>
Country Life: What Will It Take To Get New Zealanders Eating Insects?
Sunday, 5 July 2026, 6:58 pm | RNZ
There are many ways to cook a locust - but Malcolm Diack tends to keep it simple. More >>
Woman Adopted 21 Children From Overseas, But People Trafficking Ruled Out
Saturday, 4 July 2026, 4:10 pm | RNZ
A woman investigated for people trafficking went on to adopt 10 more young people from overseas - 21 in total. More >>
Ten Bills To Cross The Lawmaking Finishing Line During Urgency
Saturday, 4 July 2026, 4:08 pm | RNZ
This week had 10 separate bills scheduled for third reading debates, on the cusp of becoming law, with only the largely ceremonial Royal Assent afterwards. What is different about this final debating hurdle? More >>
Paul Goldsmith Seeks Advice On Protection Of Electoral Systems From Growing AI Threat
Saturday, 4 July 2026, 4:06 pm | RNZ
The government is seeking advice from officials on protecting electoral systems, as the threat from advanced artificial intelligence grows. More >>
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 >>
