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Muslim New Zealanders Reflect On Hajj Pilgrimage Experience During Eid al-adha
Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 5:20 pm | RNZ
Hajj, the obligatory pilgrimage to Mecca that Muslims are required to undertake at least once in their lifetime if they are able, concludes with the celebration of Eid al-Adha. More >>
Power Use: It's The Little Things That Add Up
Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 5:03 pm | RNZ
If you want to bring your power use down, take a look at the way you use your smaller appliances, says an energy expert. More >>
Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson Announces Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Monday, 17 June 2024, 1:31 pm | RNZ
Green MP Marama Davidson says she will stay on as co-leader once her treatment is complete and "will be returning with fierce determination" More >>
New Caledonia In Financial Strife - Budget Minister
Monday, 17 June 2024, 1:12 pm | RNZ
"We can no longer afford to ensure the smooth operation of New Caledonia due to substantial loss of tax revenues and social contributions." More >>
Pākiri Community, Sand Mining Company At Odds At Fast-track Approval Hearings
Monday, 17 June 2024, 1:08 pm | RNZ
A battle over sand mining at a north Auckland beach has found a new arena at select committee hearings into the government's proposed law. More >>
Services Sector Index Drops To Lowest Level Outside Covid Lockdowns
Monday, 17 June 2024, 1:03 pm | RNZ
Activity is at its lowest level since the August 2021 lockdown, and significantly below the long-term average. More >>
Earliest Known Oil Painting Of A Haka On Display In Auckland
Monday, 17 June 2024, 12:57 pm | RNZ
The earliest known oil painting of a haka will be exhibited at Auckland Art Gallery this weekend. More >>
Thousands Of Early Christchurch Artefacts On Display In NZ's First Online Archaeological Museum
Monday, 17 June 2024, 12:43 pm | RNZ
A 100-year-old Ballantynes sign, evidence of 19th-century fraud and tobacco pipes made of clay are among the treasures collected, catalogued and preserved. More >>
National Promised A 'Strong And Stable' Carbon Market - Then It Crashed
Monday, 17 June 2024, 12:36 pm | RNZ
National promised a 'strong and stable' carbon market - but that's not how it's worked out. More >>
Rocket Lab Offers 'Heartbroken' Students Tour After NASA Trip Abruptly Cancelled
Monday, 17 June 2024, 12:30 pm | RNZ
Rocket Lab is stepping in to fill the vacuum that more than a dozen students find themselves in after their space camp dreams came crashing down. More >>
New Documentary Shorts Series: Turning The Tide
Monday, 17 June 2024, 11:54 am | RNZ
RNZ Commissioning Manager Tim Burnell says that the ocean is both a beloved and essential part of Aotearoa, and Turning The Tide gives an easy-to-understand insight into the current state of our moana and what’s being done to support the future health of ... More >>
Review: Night Reign By Arooj Aftab
Sunday, 16 June 2024, 6:10 pm | RNZ
Night Reign, an album that broadens her musical palette; somewhat more urgent, and just as inviting. More >>
Media Cop Flak For Airing Data Misuse Allegations
Sunday, 16 June 2024, 6:04 pm | RNZ
Colin Peacock , Mediawatch Presenter Everyone seemed to agree the allegations of census information misused for political purposes were serious - and serious enough for the prime minister to launch an independent inquiry on top of official investigations ... More >>
Advisors Urge Annual Literacy And Numeracy Tests, Cursive Handwriting Lessons For Students
Sunday, 16 June 2024, 5:58 pm | RNZ
Proponents say the curriculum updates could case a "step-change" for education, but will fail without good teacher training. More >>
Octogenarian's 15-year Guide Dog Puppy-raising Journey
Sunday, 16 June 2024, 5:56 pm | RNZ
When Liz Wright retired from nursing 15 years ago, she and her husband decided to put all their love into raising guide dog puppies. More >>
No Sign Of Property Prices Going Up: What Is Happening With The NZ Housing Market This Week?
Sunday, 16 June 2024, 5:53 pm | RNZ
Analysis - Households with mortgages can expect at least six more months without talk of interest rate cuts, as a quiet housing market refuses to spring back. More >>
Waitangi Tribunal Inquiry: Crown Accused Of 'Gaslighting' Māori Through te reo Policy
Sunday, 16 June 2024, 4:21 pm | RNZ
The government will be judged on its actions, rather than words, in its approach to te reo in the public sector, lawyer says. More >>
Matariki Events Attracting Record Crowds As Knowledge Grows
Sunday, 16 June 2024, 3:50 pm | RNZ
People are learning about the Māori new year from their children and flocking to festivals in record numbers, organisers say. More >>
In Pictures: Pre-dawn Ceremony Marks Start Of Matariki Festival In Auckland
Sunday, 16 June 2024, 3:27 pm | RNZ
Hundreds of people were at the pre-dawn ceremony for the official launch of Matariki Festival at Pukekohe Hill this morning. More >>
The Secret Life Of Bees
Saturday, 15 June 2024, 2:09 pm | RNZ
There's an art to beekeeping, and it starts with pheromones - the invisible chemical scents you produce. More >>
