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New Zealand's public broadcaster, providing comprehensive NZ news and current affairs, specialist audio features and documentaries.
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Tiny Tax Change Could Drive Major Electric Vehicle Uptake
Sunday, 31 May 2026, 8:06 pm | RNZ
This unexciting-sounding change to fringe-benefit tax may make second-hand electric vehicles more accessible to the average buyer. More >>
The Strategy Behind Basketball New Zealand's 3x3 Rise
Sunday, 31 May 2026, 8:04 pm | RNZ
New Zealand has one of the youngest rosters for this year's 3x3 World Cup in Poland. More >>
Men's Pair Lead New Zealand Medal Hopes At Rowing World Cup
Sunday, 31 May 2026, 8:03 pm | RNZ
New Zealand will field four crews in the A-finals at the World Cup regatta in Spain, with their hopes spearheaded by world champion men's pair Ben Taylor and Oli Welch. More >>
More People Looking For Help To Give Up Vaping, Quitline Says
Sunday, 31 May 2026, 8:02 pm | RNZ
Vaping falls short of its early promise as a safer alternative to smoking, Quitline says. More >>
Critical Risk Work Missing From LINZ Health And Safety
Sunday, 31 May 2026, 8:01 pm | RNZ
A 47-page consultant's report made 33 recommendations to improve conditions for staff. More >>
More Than 1 Million Vaccinated Against Influenza Ahead Of Winter
Sunday, 31 May 2026, 7:56 pm | RNZ
Health NZ said surpassing that number was a "fantastic achievement and milestone". More >>
NZ Prioritising Talks With British, Australian Navies To Potentially Replace Anzac Frigates
Saturday, 30 May 2026, 8:36 pm | RNZ
Defence Minister Chris Penk says New Zealand is prioritising talks with the British and Australian navies as it weighs options for replacing the ageing Anzac frigates. More >>
'What Needs Protecting?': Researcher Questions Purpose Of English Language Bill
Saturday, 30 May 2026, 8:33 pm | RNZ
Parliament is considering a five-line piece of legislation to formally recognise English as an official language, alongside te reo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. More >>
New Law Allowing Automated Benefit Decisions To Modernise Welfare System, Government Says
Saturday, 30 May 2026, 8:32 pm | RNZ
The Social Security (Modernisation) Amendment Bill was rushed through Parliament on Friday under urgency. More >>
NRL: NZ Warriors V Penrith Panthers - What You Need To Know
Saturday, 30 May 2026, 8:29 pm | RNZ
To 'Wahs' fans, Penrith coach Ivan Cleary will always be the one that got away. More >>
Black Foils To Return To Sail GP Next Month After February Crash
Saturday, 30 May 2026, 8:28 pm | RNZ
The NZ SailGP team will return from a months-long absence, following a collision during the Auckland round in February More >>
Newfound Instagram Fame A Challenge For All Whites Defender Tim Payne
Saturday, 30 May 2026, 8:26 pm | RNZ
Tim Payne is processing seeing his Instagram count going from 4000 to more than 2.2 million. More >>
Christchurch Council Committee Gauges Housing Providers' Interest In Red-Zoned Land
Saturday, 30 May 2026, 8:23 pm | RNZ
But a group that has long advocated for community use of earthquake-damaged land says it would be concerned by any moves to sell off parcels for housing. More >>
How Much More Does It Cost To Insure An Electric Vehicle?
Saturday, 30 May 2026, 8:14 pm | RNZ
With the cost of fuel increasing, buyers have been snapping up electric vehicles - but there's a warning that insurance could be pricey. More >>
Budget 2026: Government 'Weakening' Pacific Ministry, Opposition Claims
Friday, 29 May 2026, 6:00 pm | RNZ
New Zealand's Minister for Pacific Peoples says the agency can still deliver despite losing around $64.2m in three years, but the opposition claims government "doesn't care" about Pasifika. More >>
Pacific News In Brief For 29 May
Friday, 29 May 2026, 5:55 pm | RNZ
A round-up of news from around the region. More >>
Critics Ask Where Targeted Māori Funding Is In Budget 2026
Friday, 29 May 2026, 5:49 pm | RNZ
Māori broadcasting is getting $48 million over the next four years, emerging as one of the few Māori specific initatives to get funding since the coalition took power. More >>
Pacific Business Brief: Fuel Relief Efforts, Minerals Diplomacy And Fallout At A Publicly Funded Trust
Friday, 29 May 2026, 5:37 pm | RNZ
The Pacific Business Brief tracks the capital, trade and trends shaping the regional economy. More >>
Budget 2026: University Leader Welcomes Extra Funding, But Critics Warn Students Worse Off
Friday, 29 May 2026, 5:25 pm | RNZ
Universities have welcomed a $234 million Budget boost to fund more tertiary enrolments, but critics say students still face rising fees and growing financial pressure. More >>
Hospital Spend-Up Welcomed, But Lack Of Staff Funding Puzzles
Friday, 29 May 2026, 2:26 pm | RNZ
Nurses and emergency doctors say there is no point investing in new hospital beds if there are not people to staff them. More >>
