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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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Explainer: How The 9/11 Attacks Changed New Zealand
Friday, 11 September 2026, 5:31 pm | RNZ
The events of 9/11 led to what would become New Zealand's longest overseas military deployment as it joined the US-led action in Afghanistan against the Taliban and al-Qaeda. More >>
Cook Islands War Veterans' Graves Vandalised At Historic Rarotonga Cemetery
Friday, 11 September 2026, 5:26 pm | RNZ
Walker suspects there was more than one person involved in the vandalism. Among the damaged headstones was a soldier whose photograph that had been installed by his family was destroyed. More >>
Pacific Groups Urge CNMI Governor To Oppose Deep Sea Mining Lease Sale
Friday, 11 September 2026, 5:24 pm | RNZ
The campaign comes amid growing debate in the Northern Marianas over deep seabed mining and the territory's role in federal decisions affecting waters surrounding the islands. More >>
NZ First Promises Two-Year Clemency For Pacific Overstayers
Friday, 11 September 2026, 5:22 pm | RNZ
While announcing a suite of immigration policies on Friday, the party said the extra time would not be available to any other nationalities, in recognition of its "unique and close bond" with the Pacific. More >>
New Zealand's Antibiotic Overuse
Friday, 11 September 2026, 5:12 pm | RNZ
The study found that 96 percent of children and around 30 percent of pregnant women were given at least one round of antibiotics and by the time the 'median' child turned five, they'd received seven rounds. More >>
ACT And NZ First Pitch Tighter Immigration Controls, Others Warn Against Anti-Immigration Policies
Friday, 11 September 2026, 5:06 pm | RNZ
With ACT and New Zealand First pitching tighter controls on immigration, National, Labour and the Greens are warning against populist anti-immigration policies. More >>
Government Moves To Cut Red Tape For Alcohol Licencing
Friday, 11 September 2026, 5:02 pm | RNZ
The alcohol licensing regime is set for a shake-up, with the government agreeing to remove annual fees, simplify applications and extend renewal periods. More >>
Phil Twyford Bemoans Immigration Debate 'Dumpster Fire' As Labour Unveils Policy
Friday, 11 September 2026, 4:59 pm | RNZ
The Labour Party would double the time it takes to get permanent residence, under new immigration policies announced on Friday. More >>
Greyhound Foster Mum Urges Others To Take In Ex-Racing Dogs Waiting For 'Forever Families'
Friday, 11 September 2026, 4:54 pm | RNZ
Janelle Broadhurst has been fostering greyhounds since 2017. She says it's the dogs' quirky attitudes that have kept her going for almost 10 years. More >>
Dozens Of Academic Papers Have References Made Up By AI - Research
Thursday, 10 September 2026, 2:30 pm | RNZ
Some of the references had realistic author and journal names and publication details - but when the researchers went looking for them, they did not exist. More >>
Is Australia Out Of Touch With The Pacific?
Thursday, 10 September 2026, 2:25 pm | RNZ
The MSG, which as a starting point acknowledges Torres Strait Islanders as part of its Melanesian family, holds a different view. More >>
Less Than Half Of Pacific Year 4 Students Meet Minimum Reading Benchmarks, Report Finds
Thursday, 10 September 2026, 2:22 pm | RNZ
Forty-four percent of Year 4 students reached the reading minimum proficiency standard. For boys, this dropped to 38 percent, and for girls it went up to 50 percent. More >>
Chris Hipkins ‘Just Getting Warmed Up’ At First Public Meeting
Thursday, 10 September 2026, 2:19 pm | RNZ
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has declared he's just getting warmed up, as some voters questioned why the energy he brought to a public meeting was not getting cut through outside it. More >>
ACT Sets Out Plan To Wind Up Waitangi Tribunal
Thursday, 10 September 2026, 2:14 pm | RNZ
The ACT Party wants to wind up the Waitangi Tribunal, saying its contemporary inquiries have become increasingly ideological and expansive. More >>
'New Level Of Bastardry': Australia Releases NZYQ Agreement With Naoero
Wednesday, 9 September 2026, 4:39 pm | RNZ
The Australian government has released an agreement to deport more than 350 refugees and asylum seekers to Naoero, known as the "NZYQ cohort". More >>
Power Out In Wake Of Hawaii Hurricane, But Warnings Lifted
Wednesday, 9 September 2026, 4:36 pm | RNZ
The people of this island, they're usually pretty happy, they're kind, they know how to check on their neighbors, and so it's a good feeling right now. More >>
CNMI Groups Sue US Over Deep Sea Mining Plan Covering 67 Million Acres
Wednesday, 9 September 2026, 4:01 pm | RNZ
In the new lawsuit, the plaintiffs allege NMFS considered too narrow a slice of the proposed activity before signing off on the lease sale. More >>
Hospitality Sector Facing Too Many Fees, Too Much Red Tape, Review Finds
Wednesday, 9 September 2026, 3:52 pm | RNZ
Minister for Tourism and Hospitality Louise Upston said the sector played a "vital role" in the economy, providing jobs all over the country. More >>
Labour Would Prioritise Recognition Of Palestine, Sanctions On Israel
Wednesday, 9 September 2026, 3:47 pm | RNZ
Labour's leader Chris Hipkins said that if Labour was in government, New Zealand would be joining in the sanctions against Israel. More >>
NZ Sitting Below Group Of World-Leaders When It Comes To Reading, Science And Maths
Wednesday, 9 September 2026, 9:01 am | RNZ
The Education Ministry said New Zealand's sample was skewed toward higher-achieving students, meaning the country's average scores might be inflated by 10-15 points. More >>
