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Gulf Nations Trade Deal Struck After Almost Two Decades
Saturday, 2 November 2024, 5:47 pm | RNZ
Fifty-one percent of New Zealand's exports to the Middle East region will now be tariff free on signing. More >>
Cruising For Disaster: High Costs Have Cruise Liners Bypassing New Zealand
Saturday, 2 November 2024, 5:45 pm | RNZ
The industry is warning millions of dollars and thousands of jobs could be in jeopardy as it grapples with high costs and regulations. More >>
Australia, US Slash Limits On 'Forever Chemicals' In Drinking Water, But NZ Staying Put
Saturday, 2 November 2024, 5:44 pm | RNZ
There are "currently no plans to change" the existing limits, despite warnings the chemicals cause cancer, authorities say. More >>
UN Backs New Zealand's Proposal To Study Effects Of Nuclear War
Saturday, 2 November 2024, 5:40 pm | RNZ
The 21 experts on the panel would focus on the physical effects and consequences to society of a nuclear war. The study would also aid nuclear disarmament and arms control. More >>
Waikato School Board Fires Teacher For Alleged Serious Misconduct, Steps Down
Saturday, 2 November 2024, 5:37 pm | RNZ
The Onewhero Area School parent representatives say they have been threatened and accused of racism over their decision. More >>
Christopher Luxon Accuses Labour Of Playing Politics With Mental Health
Saturday, 2 November 2024, 5:35 pm | RNZ
The Prime Minister says he does not agree with Mike King's controversial comments, but stands by his work. More >>
Mike King Alcohol Comments: Are We Funding A Man Or A Kaupapa?
Friday, 1 November 2024, 9:24 pm | RNZ
Mental health charity - Hauora Aotearoa's Founder Jase Te Patu is questioning if it is appropriate to have Mike King as the face and the person behind the government's mental health response. More >>
Salvage Company Assessing How To Extract Fuel From Manawanui
Friday, 1 November 2024, 9:21 pm | RNZ
Samoa's Marine Pollution Advisory Committee says equipment is being prepared in Whangārei. More >>
Hundreds Give Money Back To KiwiSaver After Withdrawing Funds To Buy First Home
Friday, 1 November 2024, 9:17 pm | RNZ
Although the process goes smoothly for most, plenty are hitting a problem. More >>
Jennifer Ward-Lealand On The Terror And Joy Of Championing Te Reo Māori
Friday, 1 November 2024, 9:14 pm | RNZ
Ward-Lealand says she had the sound and feel of te reo Māori in her ears from a young age, but as a middle-class Pākehā girl, she did not officially grasp the language until much later. More >>
Cook Islands Prime Minister Calls For Easing Of Tensions In New Caledonia
Friday, 1 November 2024, 9:09 pm | RNZ
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has returned from New Caledonia saying it is not a simple "black and white situation". More >>
World Champ White Ferns Welcomed Home With Cheers And Applause In Christchurch
Friday, 1 November 2024, 9:07 pm | RNZ
Fresh off their 32-run win over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final, the team went on to play three ODIs against India. More >>
Unhappy Meal? Submissions Overwhelmingly Reject Wānaka McDonald's
Friday, 1 November 2024, 9:03 pm | RNZ
The majority of submissions made about a McDonald's restaurant opening in Wānaka are not lovin' it. More >>
Bringing Arts And Culture Stories To New Zealanders – Three New Podcasts Coming In 2025
Friday, 1 November 2024, 2:59 pm | RNZ
NZ On Air Acting Co-Head of Funding, Kelly Davis, says it’s a positive step towards upping culture content for New Zealanders. More >>
US Tribal Leaders Meet With Māori At Indigenous Symposium
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 7:18 pm | RNZ
Sharing experiences of colonisation has been a chance for both groups to learn from each others' experiences. More >>
‘Move Beyond The Politics’: Experts Respond To Apia Commonwealth Ocean Declaration
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 7:10 pm | RNZ
The declaration was adopted at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa by all 56 member nations. More >>
Communities Most At Risk See Police As Threat, Report Finds
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 7:06 pm | RNZ
An independent panel researched police engagement with Māori, Pasifika, disabled people, and rainbow communities. More >>
What To Know About Firework Sales, Bans And Pets This Guy Fawkes
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 7:03 pm | RNZ
Explainer - When do fireworks go on sale? Where are they banned? And how do I protect my stressed-out pets? Here's what you need to know. More >>
Auditor-General To Inquire Into Possible Conflicts Of Interest By Ministers Over Fast-Track Projects
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 7:00 pm | RNZ
John Ryan says he will investigate whether "appropriate systems and processes" were in place for ministers. More >>
Nelson Tenths case: Iwi entitled to thousands of hectares of land and millions in compensation
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 4:20 pm | RNZ
The compensation is for a land deal struck in the 1830s which the government did not honour. More >>
