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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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Christopher Luxon Hits Back At Labour's Spending Plans, Brushes Off Winston Peters On India FTA
Monday, 29 June 2026, 3:52 pm | RNZ
National leader Christopher Luxon continues to claim more unfunded spending from Labour, despite the latest policy coming from the same source as his own KiwiSaver plans. More >>
What Home Loan Term Is The Right Option Now?
Monday, 29 June 2026, 9:24 am | RNZ
Economists at the country's biggest bank say borrowers refixing their home loans now could do well to fix for 1-2 years. More >>
The Big Switch: Electrifying NZ Homes Could Save Billions
Monday, 29 June 2026, 9:20 am | RNZ
An average home could save thousands of dollars a year by switching to solar, electric appliances and vehicles, a new report says. More >>
More Than 5000 Teens Fail NCEA Numeracy Test Four Times Or More
Monday, 29 June 2026, 9:16 am | RNZ
More than 5000 teens have failed the critical NCEA numeracy test four times or more. More >>
Pro-France Parties Strong In New Caledonia's South Province; Pro-Independence Side On Top In North, Loyalty Islands
Monday, 29 June 2026, 8:07 am | RNZ
The one-round provincial election held on Sunday in New Caledonia has produced a few surprises, but essentially maintained the existing blocs between pro-independence and pro-France parties. More >>
PNG And Solomons PMs Hold Talks, Discuss Trade And Security
Monday, 29 June 2026, 8:02 am | RNZ
The prime ministers of Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea held talks on Friday in Port Moresby where they signed a Framework Agreement on Development and Economic Cooperation. More >>
What's In A Name? Labour's Congress And ACT's Rally Fail To Find Election-Year Reset
Monday, 29 June 2026, 7:37 am | RNZ
Analysis - For reasons known only to Labour's rulebook, the party's annual conference is rebranded a "congress" in election years. More >>
Question Time Not Campaign Time
Sunday, 28 June 2026, 4:35 pm | RNZ
As the election draws closer, 2pm in the House becomes increasingly fractious, even between coalition parties. More >>
English Language Bill: No Changes Suggested By Justice Select Committee
Sunday, 28 June 2026, 4:32 pm | RNZ
The chair of the Justice Select Committee Andrew Bayly has rejected suggestions the bill would undermine Te Reo Māori or New Zealand Sign Language. More >>
Labour's Ginny Andersen Received Complaint About Police Commissioner Last Year
Sunday, 28 June 2026, 4:30 pm | RNZ
In response to questions from RNZ, an IPCA spokesperson earlier confirmed the IPCA received an anonymous letter raising concerns about Chambers in November last year. More >>
Health NZ To Front Community As Palmerston North Loses Last Gastro Doctor
Sunday, 28 June 2026, 4:28 pm | RNZ
Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora says it wants to reassure the community gastro services are continuing and that recruitment is under way. More >>
Hundreds Expected To Be Cut Off For Days After Storm Washes Out Vital Bridge
Sunday, 28 June 2026, 4:26 pm | RNZ
Meteorologist Michael Pawley said more cold temperatures are expected over the next couple of nights with places like Twizel expected to drop to between -3C and -4C. More >>
Heavy Security Deployed As New Caledonia’s Crucial Elections Begin
Sunday, 28 June 2026, 4:23 pm | RNZ
Heavy security has been deployed in New Caledonia as crucial provincial elections are being held in the French Pacific territory on Sunday. More >>
Can The Government Take My KiwiSaver Money? - Ask Susan
Sunday, 28 June 2026, 4:21 pm | RNZ
Got questions? RNZ has a podcast, 'No Stupid Questions', with Susan Edmunds. More >>
Country Life: The East Coat's Best Bulls On Offer
Sunday, 28 June 2026, 4:19 pm | RNZ
Held over four days, nine sales between Wairoa and Gisborne see hundreds of bulls sold for eye-watering sums. More >>
Trucking Lobby Group Outraged After Transport Minister Rejects Bid To Allow Heavier Loads
Saturday, 27 June 2026, 5:25 pm | RNZ
Lauren Crimp Political reporter The trucking lobby has expressed outrage after Transport Minister Chris Bishop rejected its wish to carry heavier loads , accusing him of not understanding the problem. Bishop on Friday told Transporting New Zealand's conference ... More >>
The House: Misleading Parliament - Do MPs Set A Bad Example?
Saturday, 27 June 2026, 5:22 pm | RNZ
Senior public servants apparently understand that while their immediate boss is the government of the day, Parliament is sovereign, and that MPs' questions arise from that authority, equally including questions from backbench or opposition MPs. More >>
Labour Party Getting 'Fired Up' For Election At Annual Conference
Saturday, 27 June 2026, 5:18 pm | RNZ
With just over four months to go until the election, Labour's polling is staying relatively stable in the early- to mid-30s. More >>
KiwiSaver Managers Face Big Tech Calls
Saturday, 27 June 2026, 5:15 pm | RNZ
Some KiwiSaver managers are reducing how much exposure they want to big tech and AI in their portfolios. More >>
What's Going On With Rocket Lab Shares?
Saturday, 27 June 2026, 5:13 pm | RNZ
Generate investment specialist Greg Smith said some of the fall could be due to space-focused investors shifting their attention from SpaceX to Rocket Lab. More >>
