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Former MP Arthur Anae Slams National's Stance On Samoa Citizenship Bill
Monday, 24 June 2024, 7:52 pm | RNZ
A former National Party MP says his late party looked "like dickheads" not supporting the first reading of a bill that would restore New Zealand citizenship to a group of Samoans. More >>
Jehovah's Witnesses Lose Court Fight To Obtain Abuse Inquiry Report Before Victims
Monday, 24 June 2024, 7:49 pm | RNZ
The High Court has thrown out the church's attempt to access its section of the report ahead of abuse victims and the government. More >>
'Geopolitical Manoeuvring Means Nothing To Pacific Peoples' - Baron Waqa
Monday, 24 June 2024, 7:48 pm | RNZ
The new Pacific Islands Forum secretary general has sounded a warning to officials attending a regional conference on security not to allow geopolitics to disrupt peace in the region. More >>
'We've weathered the storm': Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei launch new waka after almost 25-year wait
Sunday, 23 June 2024, 5:55 pm | RNZ
The Auckland iwi launched their new ceremonial waka off the shores of Okahu Bay on Sunday, after more than two decades without one. More >>
Auckland Orchestra Shocked Over Proposal To Halt Restoration Of Heritage Buildings
Sunday, 23 June 2024, 5:51 pm | RNZ
The musicians have had a tough time since their main rehearsal and performance space was closed: "We have lost our home." More >>
Aratere: Minimal Damage Found So Far On Grounded Interislander Ferry
Sunday, 23 June 2024, 5:49 pm | RNZ
The Aratere ferry will limp back to dock in Picton today after being refloated from where it ran aground in Picton Harbour, as environmental monitoring of the incident begins. More >>
What Went Wrong For The Warehouse?
Sunday, 23 June 2024, 5:46 pm | RNZ
Is Kmart, high salaries, or something else to blame? More >>
Freed From Desire: How The Blues Won Super Rugby Pacific
Sunday, 23 June 2024, 5:41 pm | RNZ
The 41-10 demolition was simply a continuation of what they've been doing all season, sending bodies at the line again and again, until the opposition cracks, writes Jamie Wall. More >>
The Best Books Of 2024 So Far
Sunday, 23 June 2024, 5:25 pm | RNZ
RNZ book reviewer Kiran Dass, programme director of Christchurch's WORD festival, picks five favourites from her 2024 reading pile. More >>
Transpower's Power Pylon Maintenance 'Backlog'
Sunday, 23 June 2024, 5:21 pm | RNZ
The vast bulk of Transpower's electricity towers are over 35 years old, and few have been put up in the last three decades. More >>
Environment, Inflation Contribute To 'Sharp Increase' In Pacific Child Obesity - Researcher
Sunday, 23 June 2024, 5:07 pm | RNZ
"Fifty-one percent of Pacific children currently fall into the category of obese or overweight - which is over 70,000 Pacific children." More >>
Community Bulletin: Preserving The World’s Tallest Mountain
Saturday, 22 June 2024, 5:16 pm | RNZ
The Fiji-Indian community gather to mark Girmit Remembrance Day. More >>
Lorde joins Charli XCX on 'Girl, so confusing' remix
Saturday, 22 June 2024, 5:13 pm | RNZ
Lorde is known to release music on winter solstice and this year is no different. More >>
Breast Cancer And Mammograms: What You Need To Know
Saturday, 22 June 2024, 5:11 pm | RNZ
Explainer - If Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson's announcement of a breast cancer diagnosis has prompted you to get screened, here's everything you need to know. More >>
Bird Strike: How Common Is It For A Bird And Plane To Collide And How Dangerous Is It?
Saturday, 22 June 2024, 5:08 pm | RNZ
Explainer - The remains of a duck were found on the airfield at Queenstown Airport after suspected bird strike. What exactly happened? More >>
Adult Yoga Participation Rates In New Zealand Remain Stable
Saturday, 22 June 2024, 5:03 pm | RNZ
The International Day of Yoga is celebrated by millions worldwide on 21 June each year. More >>
Is There Such A Thing As A Thrifty Thrift Shop Anymore?
Saturday, 22 June 2024, 4:59 pm | RNZ
Once a haven for budget-conscious shoppers and vintage enthusiasts, op-shopping is facing new challenges: Rising prices and an oversupply of fast fashion. More >>
The Week In Politics: Scrutiny Week Takes Off While PM's Plane Gets Grounded
Saturday, 22 June 2024, 4:51 pm | RNZ
Analysis - The PM's plane breaks down, but Luxon tries to keep things rolling, while MPs face tough questions at home, Peter Wilson writes. More >>
Christopher Luxon Gets A 'C' On Japan Trade Trip
Saturday, 22 June 2024, 4:47 pm | RNZ
Power Play - The trade mission was overshadowed by a distraction for which the prime minister has only himself to blame. More >>
Place Name Changes: From Whanganui To Kororāreka, What You Need To Know
Friday, 21 June 2024, 4:07 pm | RNZ
Why do place names get changed, who can suggest a new one and what's in a name anyway? More >>