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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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RNZ - Latest News [Page 1]
Respected Public Servant Dame Helene Quilter Dies
Saturday, 25 July 2026, 5:27 pm | RNZ
Dame Helene Quilter, who was honoured for her work in the public service over 45 years, has died. More >>
Country Life: "Why Not Llamas?"
Saturday, 25 July 2026, 5:26 pm | RNZ
Already addicted to llamas' yarn, Janette Buckingham thought she'd give farming the animals a spin. More >>
Why Are Teachers Paying Extra Tax? - Ask Susan
Saturday, 25 July 2026, 5:23 pm | RNZ
Got questions? RNZ has a podcast, 'No Stupid Questions', with Susan Edmunds. More >>
Green Party Determined To Return To Government Benches, Co-Leader Says
Saturday, 25 July 2026, 5:21 pm | RNZ
Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson says the party is determined to return to the government benches, ahead of its annual general meeting. More >>
'Severe' Magnitude 5.9 Quake Hits North Island
Saturday, 25 July 2026, 5:20 pm | RNZ
A strong earthquake jolted the central North Island early on Saturday. More >>
Commonwealth Games: Erika Fairweather Wins NZ's First Medal Of The 2026 Games, Silver In The Women's 400m Freestyle
Saturday, 25 July 2026, 5:18 pm | RNZ
New Zealand's medal campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games is underway after swimmers Erika Fairweather and Lewis Clareburt claimed the country's first podium finishes with a pair of silver medals on the opening night of finals in Glasgow. More >>
12 Bodies Recovered In PNG Maritime Disasters As Searches Continue
Saturday, 25 July 2026, 5:06 pm | RNZ
Papua New Guinea authorities are managing several separate cases of missing people due to boating incidents in recent days. More >>
Beneficiaries Spend 8 Percent More Than They Receive Each Week - Report
Saturday, 25 July 2026, 5:05 pm | RNZ
Beneficiaries are increasingly struggling to make ends meet, financial mentors say, and are spending more than they receive in benefits each week at a record rate. More >>
Solomon Islands Leaders Balance China And US Ties
Friday, 24 July 2026, 2:16 pm | RNZ
Two recent official trips by Solomon Islands' leaders leave no clues as to where its preference currently leans: China or the West. More >>
Explainer: What Is RSV And Why Is It Making So Many People Sick This Winter?
Friday, 24 July 2026, 2:14 pm | RNZ
Explainer: RSV may not quite have the name recognition that influenza and Covid do, but it's actually causing more winter illness. More >>
Eight Bodies Recovered After PNG Boating Disaster, More Missing From Separate Incidents
Friday, 24 July 2026, 2:09 pm | RNZ
At least 26 people were reported missing after two boats capsized last Saturday, 18 July. More >>
Schools Weigh In On Open-Plan Versus Traditional Classrooms Amid Changes
Friday, 24 July 2026, 2:06 pm | RNZ
An end to open-plan classrooms was announced by the government last year, but as some schools begin converting back to a more traditional learning environment there are mixed feelings about what works best. More >>
Oil Price Shock For New Zealand Far From Over - Westpac Economist
Friday, 24 July 2026, 2:04 pm | RNZ
The oil price shock that hit New Zealand earlier this year in the wake of the Iran war is far from over, and Kiwis may soon have to again fork out for higher petrol prices. More >>
How New Zealanders Are Cutting The Cost Of Their Insurances
Friday, 24 July 2026, 1:53 pm | RNZ
Insurance costs have been a major pain point for many households in recent years, but data from insurers shows many of us are finding solutions. More >>
'Oozing Pain': Plea For Politicians To Tackle Hate Speech
Friday, 24 July 2026, 1:48 pm | RNZ
Political parties are being urged to go back to hate crime and hate speech recommendations laid out by the inquiry into the Christchurch terrorist attacks. More >>
NZ Rejects US Claims Of 'Forced Labour', As Tariffs Hiked
Friday, 24 July 2026, 1:46 pm | RNZ
The trade minister says New Zealand strongly rejects the 'forced labour' justification the United States has used for its latest round of tariffs. More >>
'Shoot, Shag Or Marry' Game Was ACT Candidate Paul Henry Being Authentic Seymour Says
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 3:59 pm | RNZ
The ACT Party is accusing Labour of "manufactured outrage" after it complained about new candidate Paul Henry's participation in a risqué radio game. More >>
Pacific Island Teams Set For Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 3:50 pm | RNZ
Eleven Pacific Island nations will be represented at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games scheduled to officially open on Friday (New Zealand time). More >>
Ex-Fiji Prosecutions Office Employee 'Scared To Leave Australia' After Leaked Corruption Allegations
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 3:47 pm | RNZ
A former employee at Fiji's public prosecutions office fears for her life after making explosive allegations about corruption in the organisation which were leaked online. More >>
Farming Sector Buoyed By EU's New Take On Sustainable Farming
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 3:42 pm | RNZ
The approach to valuing livestock while trying to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions is converging between the European Union and New Zealand, following the release of the first-of-its-kind EU livestock strategy. More >>
