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Uncle of teen who died playing 'tackle game' calls for end of 'Run It' events
Pete Satterhwaite says some All Blacks, rugby league players and coaches could also help to prevent another death. Audio
'Gutted to the core': Thieves steal hundreds of foodbank meals
Two individuals dressed in balaclavas and gloves broke into Hoon Hay Foodbank's walk-in freezer and chiller.
Is increasing complexity humanity's path to survival or destruction?
Will humanity's 'global brain' of shared knowledge and cooperation lead to a better future, or to our extinction? Jim Mora talks with Cambridge University's Dr Thomas Moynihan. Audio
NZ-born insurance CEO dies in Florida car accident
Glenn Renwick was twice listed by American business magazine Forbes as one of the 40 most admired chief executives in the world.
Concerns about patient safety with switch to 12-month prescriptions
The government says having to get a new prescription every three months is a waste of time and money.
'At a tipping point in Gaza' says aid worker as children die
Twenty children have died from malnutrition in Gaza in the last few days, Save the Children say. Audio
More than 50 student flats inspected in a week
MBIE checked rentals in Dunedin to ensure landlords weren't offering damp, rundown homes.
Northland man charged with murder after body found at Parakao
The death was initially classified as "unexplained", but was ungraded to homicide.
The big changes, winners and losers of the Budget, at a glance
From changes to Kiwisaver and benefits, to a business tax break and savings from pay equity changes, here's the key parts of Budget 2025.
ACT MP 'doing proper homework' when asking about imprisonment for MPs
The Privileges Committee sought advice on possible penalties while preparing its recommendations for Te Pāti Māori MPs. Audio
Watch: Peters tells heckler to 'naff off'
Peters was discussing the potential punishment for Te Pāti Māori MPs when the heckler interrupted, prompting Peters to tell him he "looked like bollocks".
2025年财政预算案:截至目前已经确定的支出有哪些?
财长将在本周四正式公布2025年财算案,这将是她公布的第二份年度财算案,将就政府在下一个财年中钱怎么花、花在哪里进行详细说明。
Budget 2025: Everything announced so far
Struggling to keep up with all the "pre-Budget" news? We've got you covered.
Firefighters battle Devonport house blaze
Four crews were engaged at the peak of the fire.
Top awards for RNZ journalists at 2025 Voyager Media Awards
RNZ had 13 finalists in the prestigious industry awards.
South Island in firing line as wet, windy weather expected this weekend
MetService has issued 10 heavy rain watches.
Inland port at Mosgiel receives $8m government investment
The project is designed to remove 19,000 truck movements from Dunedin streets annually.
Health NZ confirms roles cut, despite ongoing legal challenge
The departments affected include Hauora Māori services, Pacific health, procurement, planning and funding, and auditing.
'Heartbreaking': Neighbour reports mistreated dogs to no avail
Man says he's been attacked by a dog and put up with death threats because of his complaints about neglected dogs. Audio
Animal welfare laws questioned after abandoned dogs euthanised
SPCA and the Auckland Council were apparently powerless to remove the dogs without police on hand. Audio
Gang member charged over funeral home fire
Pump-action shotgun, ammunition found during search of four gang-linked properties.
Second firearms registry review unnecessary - police minister
It comes after the ACT Party formally invoked its "agree to disagree" clause in its coalition agreement with National over the firearms registry on Sunday. Audio
Auckland measles case confirmed to be ferry crew member
The person at the centre of a new measles alert in Auckland is a crew member on a Fullers360 ferry, the company has confirmed.