Battle for the Oceania Netball World Cup spots begins in Tonga next week
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa8 Sept 2026
The stage is set for an exciting week of top netball action at the Oceania Netball World Cup qualifier in Tonga.
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top 98%Release of Tom Phillips inquiry report expected this month
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa8 Sept 2026
The final report of the inquiry into the handling of the Tom Phillips case is expected to be released this month.
You may have heard about 'quiet quitting', but what about 'career minimalism'?
RNZ National8 Sept 2026
You may have heard about 'quiet quitting', but what about 'career minimalism'? Career minimalism may have found its way to your algorithm, but this is what experts say about risks and rewards.
One year on, we still don't know how Tom Phillips hid his children in the bush for four years
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa8 Sept 2026
One year on, we still don't know how Tom Phillips hid his children in the bush for four years One year on and it's still not known how Tom Phillips hid his children in the bush of Waikato's west...
How Facebook is shaping public debate on sorcery violence in PNG
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa7 Sept 2026
How Facebook is shaping public debate on sorcery violence in PNG A new discussion paper examines how Facebook can blur the line between feelings and conversations around sorcery accusation-related...
What Methanex's departure will do to gas prices
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa7 Sept 2026
With New Zealand's single biggest gas consumer Methanex announcing a decision to close from next year and sell off its gas contracts, what impact will it have on households and small businesses?
Christchurch man starts petition in hopes NZ Post will 'push pause' on service closures
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa7 Sept 2026
Christchurch man starts petition in hopes NZ Post will 'push pause' on service closures A Christchurch man fighting to stop the closure of NZ Post's suburban postal services says the community...
You may be a victim of economic abuse and not even realise it
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa7 Sept 2026
Many people who are suffering economic abuse might not even realise they are victims, not-for-profit lender Good Shepherd says.
Pressure on health system 'significantly worse' than expected
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa7 Sept 2026
Despite extensive preparation for a busy winter season, Auckland City Hospital's director of operations says the pressure on the health system has been "significantly worse" than expected.
Kiwi battery tech promises $2700 power bill cut
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa7 Sept 2026
A local energy-tech company is looking to shake up the electricity market with a home battery system that allows households to buy and store power when it is cheap.
Worried someone may film you with smart glasses?
RNZ National7 Sept 2026
Worried someone may film you with smart glasses? Smart glasses could make it easier for perpetrators of voyeurism to commit crimes.
Fiji spearheads push to 'make rugby league great again' in the Pacific
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa7 Sept 2026
The Fiji National Rugby League (FNRL) is spearheading discussions for new regional tournaments aimed at creating playing opportunities for local players in the region.
West Papuan group urges Jakarta to put words into action on UN visit
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa7 Sept 2026
A leading West Papua pro-independence group has questioned Indonesia's assertion that a proposed visit by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to West Papua is on track.
Two former charter schools under microscope for growing debt, illegal board appointments
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa7 Sept 2026
Two former charter schools under microscope for growing debt, illegal board appointments Growing debt, an illegal board of trustees, and curriculum and management fees totalling hundreds of...
Hamilton pensioners going without food, charity says
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa7 Sept 2026
Hamilton pensioners going without food, charity says A charity says the high cost of living is forcing some older people to go with little food.
Middlemore Hospital nurses reportedly asked to work despite calling in sick
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa7 Sept 2026
Some nurses working in the emergency department at Auckland's Middlemore Hospital say they have been asked to come to work despite calling in sick.
'Off the chart' ambulance calls slow down - but pressure remains
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa7 Sept 2026
The huge surge in ambulance 111 calls is falling, but Hato Hone St John says it is still extremely busy as the winter flu peak stretches into spring.
What real estate agents now have to tell buyers about meth contamination
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa7 Sept 2026
Methamphetamine contamination continues to be a problem for people buying and renting homes, but industry commentators say there are some steps people can take to protect themselves.
Labour says fuel tax policy has been costed, but won't reveal details yet
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa7 Sept 2026
Labour says fuel tax policy has been costed, but won't reveal details yet Labour leader Chris Hipkins has confirmed the party has done the costings for its fuel tax policy, but it will not reveal...
Pensioner left distressed after double MSD botch up
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa7 Sept 2026
A pensioner in frail health was left distressed and out of pocket after both his Winter Energy Payment and Disability Allowance were stopped due to government botch ups.