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National Tops Party Donations List, ACT Overtakes Labour
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 4:57 pm | RNZ
Since 2023, parties have had to report the names of donors and contributors who gave more than $5000. More >>
What Is The English Language Bill And What Would It Actually Do In New Zealand?
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 3:17 pm | RNZ
Explainer - You're reading this in English right now - but should English be an official language? Parliament is soon set to decide. More >>
Unemployment Rate Drops Slightly To 5.3 Percent In First Quarter Of Year
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 5:36 pm | RNZ
The data was a shade better than most forecasts, and close to the Reserve Bank's forecasts from February. More >>
How Much Did Cashback Campaign Cost Banks?
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 5:33 pm | RNZ
A small share of home loan borrowers benefited from banks competing with cashback offers last year, the Reserve Bank says. More >>
Northern Mariana Islands And Guam Governors Push For Deep-Sea Mining Moratorium
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 4:08 pm | RNZ
David Apatang and Lou Leon Guerrero say the United States must protect the environmental integrity and strategic utility of the Mariana region. More >>
Manele Calls Parliament For Thursday To Face No Confidence Motion
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 4:06 pm | RNZ
The parliament will sit on Thursday to consider a motion of no confidence in Jeremiah Manele. More >>
Security Deal Between Fiji And Australia Appears Close
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 4:04 pm | RNZ
Australia and Fiji are to sign a new bilateral treaty that will cover security and economic cooperation, join forces on fuel crisis response. More >>
Broadcasting Standards Authority To Be Scrapped
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 2:04 pm | RNZ
The minister says if people don't like what's being broadcast, they can "just turn it off" instead of formally complaining. More >>
Labour Party Announces Te Pūoho Katene As Final Candidate For Māori Seats
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 2:01 pm | RNZ
Te Pūoho Katene, a Fulbright scholar from Stanford's Graduate School of Business, says it's a privilege to be selected to contest Te Tai Hauāuru. More >>
What The Deal With Singapore Means For New Zealand
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 1:49 pm | RNZ
Explainer - It's a pretty simple equation, crisis or no crisis: New Zealand needs fuel, Singapore supplies fuel. Singapore needs food, New Zealand supplies food. More >>
ACT Wants Pharmacists To Take On More Medical Services, To Help Out GPs
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 5:33 pm | RNZ
It says pressure could be taken off doctors if pharmacists were allowed to treat everyday conditions, manage long-term medication and conduct skin checks. More >>
Extreme Heat From Climate Change Increasing Risk Of Stroke - And Death
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 5:29 pm | RNZ
Risk comes from factors like extreme temperature, humidity, wildfires, and sandstorms, Professor Anna Ranta says. More >>
Pacific Experts To Talk Sea-Level Rise At International Science Council Event
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 4:23 pm | RNZ
Three Pacific scientists are speaking on sea level rise in the region as part of an International Science Council side event at the UN. More >>
Two Years After Significant Raises, Fijian Lawmakers To Take 20 Percent Pay Cut Amid Global Fuel Crisis
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 4:20 pm | RNZ
The move is in response to the cost-of-living pressures from the global fuel supply crisis created by the war in Iran, and comes two years after parliamentarians gave themselves significant raises. More >>
Outcome Of Research Into Low-Emitting Bulls 'Disappointing'
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 4:12 pm | RNZ
New research looking at whether low-emitting bulls pass these traits onto their milking daughters has suffered a "disappointing" setback. More >>
Who Is Getting Pay Rises At The Moment?
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 4:06 pm | RNZ
Some people are more likely to be getting a rise this year, new data shows. More >>
New Zealand Business Leaders Hold Roundtable Alongside Luxon In Singapore
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 3:53 pm | RNZ
The roundtable, hosted by ANZ Bank, was to have "open and constructive conversation" about how things could be done better. More >>
Government Gives Councils Amalgamation Ultimatum
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 3:51 pm | RNZ
"Lead your own reform, or we will do it for you," Chris Bishop says, as a deadline is set. More >>
Questions Grow Over Safety Of Personal Health Data
Monday, 4 May 2026, 11:34 am | RNZ
The digital health revolution is here, and so are serious questions about privacy and cybersecurity More >>
Who Could Be The Next Prime Minister Of Solomon Islands?
Monday, 4 May 2026, 11:25 am | RNZ
The court of appeal has ordered PM Jeremiah Manele to call parliament and face a leadership vote. More >>
