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KiwiSaver Provider Told To Pay $500 Over Delays In Withdrawal
Monday, 15 June 2026, 6:02 pm | RNZ
The woman wanted the money to cover living costs, but complained it took too long to be paid out. More >>
Weather Officials Monitoring Tropical Disturbance Near Marshall Islands
Monday, 15 June 2026, 5:39 pm | RNZ
The National Weather Service in Guam says a potential threat has emerged from Eastern Micronesia, where the system is moving west-northwest toward the Mariana Islands. More >>
Fiji Economic Forum Draws Sharp Criticism From High Chief Over Inclusivity
Monday, 15 June 2026, 5:30 pm | RNZ
A Fijian high chief has blasted a forum on the economy held in Suva last week, labelling it as a "talkfest" that featured "the author of our troubles" and excluded everyday people. More >>
Trump’s Fishing Decision Threatens Pacific Communities, NGO Warns
Monday, 15 June 2026, 3:43 pm | RNZ
A conservation group has condemned Donald Trump's decision to allow commercial fishing in parts of the Mariana Trench Marine National Monument. More >>
New Mental Health Funding May Not Match Need
Monday, 15 June 2026, 3:35 pm | RNZ
Psychiatrists say the lack of data on the most pressing shortages - and absence of comprehensive planning - make new funding look piecemeal More >>
Watchdog Needed To Quell Election-year Squabbles Over Spending - Economist
Monday, 15 June 2026, 3:30 pm | RNZ
National's finance spokesperson has attacked Labour's spending policies, with claims of an $18.2 billion shortfall. More >>
Scrutiny Week: How Does It Work And What Are The Drawbacks?
Monday, 15 June 2026, 3:26 pm | RNZ
Politicians are gearing up for a week of verbal combat - but what is it, and how did it come to be? More >>
Nicola Willis Shows She Is Ready To Fight Her Way Back Into Power In November
Monday, 15 June 2026, 3:17 pm | RNZ
Analysis: Finance Minister replaced one flak jacket for another as she went after Labour. More >>
Outrage In PNG Over Filipino Purse Seiner Catching Dolphins
Sunday, 14 June 2026, 4:09 pm | RNZ
The country's Fisheries and Marine Resources Minister told RNZ Pacific he's expecting a report on the incident. More >>
KiwiRail Contractor Stood Down Over 'Faulty' Track Welding Working For Organisation After Retraining
Sunday, 14 June 2026, 4:08 pm | RNZ
KiwiRail says it's confident the contractor has been sufficiently retrained, after a series of faults that could have caused life changing injury were found. More >>
UFC Freedom 250: A Beginner's Guide
Sunday, 14 June 2026, 4:06 pm | RNZ
RNZ's Jonty Dine gives a complete beginner's guide to the White House extravaganza. More >>
Scrutinising Government's Budget In An Election Year
Sunday, 14 June 2026, 4:01 pm | RNZ
Budget week was a fortnight ago, but Parliament's job of scrutinising the government's spending plans is far from finished. More >>
Unclear If MSD Will Re-Examine Declined Abuse In Care Compensation Claims After Court Ruling
Sunday, 14 June 2026, 3:59 pm | RNZ
The Ministry of Social Development says it's accepted a High Court ruling that found it wasn't following its own assessment policy when considering claims for abuse in care. More >>
Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes Storm Into Grand Final With Brilliant Win Over Blues
Sunday, 14 June 2026, 3:56 pm | RNZ
Follow all Super Rugby Pacific semi-final action from Hnry Stadium in Wellington. More >>
Fa'anānā Efeso Collins Widow 'Aggrieved' Over 'Cruel' Coronial Process
Sunday, 14 June 2026, 3:54 pm | RNZ
The pain of losing her husband has been deepened by trying to seek answers about the day he died, Vasa Fia Collins says. More >>
Explainer: How Emergency Alerts Work And Why You'll Get One On Sunday
Sunday, 14 June 2026, 3:51 pm | RNZ
Explainer: How do emergency phone alerts work, and why should we pay attention? More >>
Health NZ Increases Funding Offer For GPs
Saturday, 13 June 2026, 6:43 pm | RNZ
After GPs pushed back on last week's offer, Health NZ has pitched a new one that offers more money and a reworked rural funding formula. More >>
Why Everyone From Your Local Restaurants To The School Fair Is Using The Same Ads
Saturday, 13 June 2026, 6:41 pm | RNZ
Ads produced by generative AI are being used to advertise everything from a new business to a local school fair. More >>
Number Of Female Prisoners Expected To Surge By 63 Percent Over Next Decade
Saturday, 13 June 2026, 6:38 pm | RNZ
The number of women serving time in prison is expected to surge 63 percent over the next decade, due to stronger punishments for theft. More >>
Gulf Harbour Body Trial: Dead Woman’s Son Claims That ‘She Looked Fine And Waved At Him’
Saturday, 13 June 2026, 6:37 pm | RNZ
The Crown identified Wang's husband Yanyun Wu and youngest son Wu as part of "family 12", one of the at least 37 families devoted to Liu's religious group. More >>
