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KiwiSaver Hardship Withdrawals: 'Worried Where I Will Be In Two Weeks'
Saturday, 6 December 2025, 8:16 pm | RNZ
In October, $49.4m was withdrawn for hardship reasons, up from $38.4m in October 2024. More >>
WorkSafe Rule Change Introduces 'Lethal' Risk Of Electrocution, Electrical Inspectors Say
Saturday, 6 December 2025, 7:50 pm | RNZ
A dispute has escalated over the past month as electrical inspectors repeatedly plead with officials to do a U-turn, RNZ can reveal. More >>
Kiwis Putting Cost Of Living Ahead Of Environment, Ministry Boss Says
Saturday, 6 December 2025, 7:46 pm | RNZ
The Ministry for the Environment boss believes New Zealanders are more concerned about immediate pressures on households, than the environment. More >>
University of Auckland opens new Pacific space honouring Fa’anānā Efeso Collins
Saturday, 6 December 2025, 7:34 pm | RNZ
An intimate ceremony filled with singing, tears and laughter marked the opening of a new Pacific student space at the University of Auckland's general library dedicated to Fa'anānā Efeso Collins. More >>
IKEA's Hawke's Bay Pine Tree Expansion Flames Fears Residents Will Be Left To Pay
Friday, 5 December 2025, 8:58 pm | RNZ
The Swedish furniture giant is one of the biggest forestry owners in a region, and it's worrying residents. More >>
Negotiate With Your Landlord - But How?
Friday, 5 December 2025, 8:55 pm | RNZ
The Housing Minister might be encouraging tenants to negotiate a cheaper rent deal as prices drop - but how do you do it? More >>
Biosecurity Mulls How To Fund Ongoing Invasive Yellow-Legged Hornet Response
Friday, 5 December 2025, 8:53 pm | RNZ
It's estimated the war against the yellow-legged hornet in Auckland is costing about $1 million a month. More >>
National Public Health Service Faces Job Cuts To Emergency Management, Pandemic Preparedness, Māori Health
Friday, 5 December 2025, 8:51 pm | RNZ
The staff cuts will see reductions to emergency management, pandemic preparedness and Māori health. More >>
95 Percent Of Fast-Track Amendment Bill Submitters Opposed To Changes
Friday, 5 December 2025, 8:46 pm | RNZ
The government intends to pass the legislation by the end of the year. More >>
Former Kiribati President Anote Tong: 'Our Fate Has Already Been Decided'
Friday, 5 December 2025, 8:44 pm | RNZ
The former Kiribati president says Australia's failure to secure its bid to host the next United Nations climate conference with Pacific nations is a missed opportunity. More >>
Bougainville Independence Process Enters 'Final Leg' Amid Lingering Uncertainty
Friday, 5 December 2025, 8:43 pm | RNZ
Representatives of Papua New Guinea and Bougainville held talks this week in Port Moresby over the future of the autonomous region's political status this week. More >>
'Lea Tupu'anga': Tongan short film Mother Tongue eyes Oscars nomination
Friday, 5 December 2025, 8:41 pm | RNZ
'Lea Tupu'anga/Mother Tongue' premiered last year and has been shown at 20 international film festivals around the world. More >>
RNZ Hits Live Listener Target A Year Early
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 6:54 pm | RNZ
Just-released survey figures show 500,300 live listeners in a typical week for RNZ National aged 10 or older, up from 475,800 in the last survey. More >>
How Leadership Challenges Happen In New Zealand Politics
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 6:52 pm | RNZ
What happens if National or Labour MPs decide to turn on their party's leaders? More >>
Police To Audit Internet Use Of Every Senior Officer After Jevon McSkimming Scandal
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 6:46 pm | RNZ
The Commissioner says he's asked for a "closer look" at the police watchdog's scathing report. More >>
Relying On Forestry For Carbon Removal Is Placing 'Eggs In One Basket', MPs Warned
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 6:45 pm | RNZ
The Climate Change Commission says there are risks with relying on forestry for the country's carbon removal. More >>
Tahiti Landslide: Hundreds Join Interfaith Church Service In Homage To Victims
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 6:43 pm | RNZ
The major landslide left no survivors in the small township of Afaahiti-Taravao, southeast of main island of Tahiti, on 26 November, with a three-year-old girl the youngest victim. More >>
'Lack Of Understanding' On Cook Islands-New Zealand Realm Relationship - Expert
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 6:42 pm | RNZ
Earlier this year, New Zealand extended its funding pause to its realm country, the Cook Islands, "reluctantly". More >>
Liam Lawson To Remain In Formula 1 In 2026 - Report
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 6:40 pm | RNZ
It's been a turbulent year for Lawson who has spent much the season fighting for points and his survival. More >>
Adjustment To Single Pension Rate May Be Prompting Women To Borrow Against Homes
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 6:39 pm | RNZ
What's behind the rise in women borrowing against their homes? More >>
