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Olympics: No Medals For NZ, USA's Alex Ferreira Takes The Win At Men's Halfpipe Finals

Saturday, 21 February 2026, 3:58 pm | RNZ

The final run ended with USA's Alex Ferreira in first place, Estonia's Henry Sildaru in second and Canada's Brendan Mackay in third. More >>

Country Life: Southland's History Of Scottish Whisky

Saturday, 21 February 2026, 3:56 pm | RNZ

A look inside the Hokonui Moonshine Museum where the manufacture of this legendary spirit continues in the modern day. More >>

What Dog Control Laws Say About Fatal Attacks - And What People Want To Change

Friday, 20 February 2026, 4:20 pm | RNZ

Explainer - A woman was killed by a dog this week, the latest in a series of fatalities. What exactly are the laws? More >>

Pacific Nations Too Dependent On Seasonal Worker Schemes, Labour Expert Warns

Friday, 20 February 2026, 3:52 pm | RNZ

Concerns are rising that Pacific Island nations may be too dependent on remittances, as temporary worker schemes in wealthier countries become more popular. More >>

Is New Zealand Living Up To The 'Pacific Family' Rhetoric On Climate-Related Migration?

Friday, 20 February 2026, 3:37 pm | RNZ

An in-depth look at whether New Zelaand is doing enough to live up to the "Pacific family" rhetoric in the face of the climate crisis and its threats that continue to reshape the region. More >>

Northland Farmer Has Hundreds Of Sheep Killed By Roaming Dogs

Friday, 20 February 2026, 3:33 pm | RNZ

He's thinking of quitting sheep farming if the killing can't be stopped. More >>

Owner Of Half-Finished Auckland Apartment Project Faces Removal From Companies Register

Friday, 20 February 2026, 3:26 pm | RNZ

Work on the Epsom apartment project halted six years ago. Now a neighbouring business owner fears he'll never get the $30,000 he is owed. More >>

Auckland Business Chamber Optimistic Govt's Surcharge Ban Efforts Have Stalled

Friday, 20 February 2026, 3:18 pm | RNZ

The government has announced it's pushing pause on a ban that was set to kick into effect no later than May 2026. More >>

'Sort It Out': Minister's Frustration With Flooded Cycleway

Friday, 20 February 2026, 2:41 pm | RNZ

Commuting cyclists are choosing to avoid the tunnel and go through a pedestrian tunnel on bikes. More >>

Bill To Make English An Official Language Of NZ Introduced To Parliament

Friday, 20 February 2026, 2:35 pm | RNZ

The bill is being fiercely defended by Winston Peters. More >>

OCR: Why No Move Was Probably Good News For Home Loans

Thursday, 19 February 2026, 5:02 pm | RNZ

The Reserve Bank has decided to keep the rate steady... for now . More >>

Ministry Of Justice In Early Stages Of Considering Mobile Courthouse

Thursday, 19 February 2026, 4:19 pm | RNZ

It's a "twinkle-in-the-eye", but continuing to invest in large courthouse buildings won't work, an official says. More >>

'Impossible Deadline': Union Questions Shorter Consultation Period For Māori Curriculum

Thursday, 19 February 2026, 4:17 pm | RNZ

But the Ministry of Education says there is enough time for schools and kura to provide feedback. More >>

Messy Neighbours, Planes Overhead: What Drops The Value Of Your House?

Thursday, 19 February 2026, 4:13 pm | RNZ

Some threats to a property's value can be controlled, and anothers not. More >>

Opposition Parties React To Auckland Housing U-Turn

Thursday, 19 February 2026, 4:06 pm | RNZ

Labour's deputy leader says the backtrack is a huge blow for families looking for affordable homes. More >>

AI And Deep Fakes Becoming Problematic For Courts

Thursday, 19 February 2026, 4:02 pm | RNZ

It might take law changes to keep them out of trials, the government's chief legal advisers say. More >>

Vanuatu Pushing On With Climate UN Resolution Despite US Resistance

Thursday, 19 February 2026, 3:52 pm | RNZ

Ralph Regenvanu says "we very much hope" the United States "will engage in this normal multilateral process". More >>

Pasifika Science Experts Urged To Take The Lead On Challenges Facing The Region

Thursday, 19 February 2026, 3:50 pm | RNZ

The chair of the Pacific Academy of Sciences says it's time Pasifika experts take the lead on climate change, health, renewable energy and traditional knowledge in the region. More >>

Prices Continue To Rise At Global Dairy Trade Auction

Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 6:05 pm | RNZ

The average price rose 3.6 percent - the fourth consecutive increase of the year. More >>

Chris Hipkins Accuses Winston Peters Of 'Pure Racism' In Parliament

Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 6:02 pm | RNZ

Hipkins has decried an "ugly side to NZ politics", calling out "outright race-baiting" and "direct racism" being expressed in the debating chamber. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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