Unpacking the 12 days that threw Ed Sheeran's tour into chaos
RNZ National23d ago
Unpacking the 12 days that threw Ed Sheeran's tour into chaos A timeline of the 'free Palestine' Macklemore and Ed Sheeran tour controversy.
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top 99%Labour promises visa-free travel for Pacific as overstayer rates rise
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa23d ago
The Labour Party is promising visa-free travel to Aotearoa New Zealand for Pacific Islanders. Deputy Leader Carmel Sepuloni said Pacific Island Forum countries would be allowed in on an NZeTA for...
How New Zealand’s invisible Indian pioneers became a vital part of national identity
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa23d ago
The Indian community's long history in New Zealand is full of rich stories of resilience, adaption and eventual triumph as the migrants evolved from invisible pioneers to become a vital part of the...
Veggie growers warn supermarket shake-up could backfire on prices
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa23d ago
The New Zealand Vegetable Council (NZVeg) is calling for more transparency across the supply chain, so consumers know what they are paying for.
Grey Power welcomes scrapping of mandatory cognitive testing for older drivers
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa23d ago
Older drivers will no longer be required to take a cognitive test in order to keep their driver's licence.
US military presence at Cook Islands port 'being negotiated', ambassador says
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa23d ago
The United States says a military presence at a planned port upgrade in the northern Cook Islands, located near a former US World War II airfield, is "all being negotiated".
'No one builds libraries anymore': Tokoroa opens hub instead
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa23d ago
'No one builds libraries anymore': Tokoroa opens hub instead Tokoroa is the latest town to ditch the traditional standalone library model, unveiling its new $2 million community hub.
'F. Meth': New media campaign launched to combat drug harm
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa23d ago
'F. Meth': New media campaign launched to combat drug harm The government's media campaign to combat methamphetamine harm in New Zealand launches today. Named 'F.
Soaring costs, election and potential dairy downturn overshadow farmers' decade-high profits, new survey finds
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa24d ago
Soaring costs, election and potential dairy downturn overshadow farmers' decade-high profits, new survey finds Many New Zealand farmers are looking at next year's books with pessimism, even dairy...
Calvin Harris and Kings of Leon to headline Electric Avenue
RNZ National24d ago
Calvin Harris and Kings of Leon to headline Electric Avenue Calvin Harris and Kings of Leon top the bill at the massive two-day festival in February.
Margaret Green sentenced for Manurewa manslaughter of partner Selwyn Robson
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa24d ago
Margaret Green sentenced for Manurewa manslaughter of partner Selwyn Robson A woman who fatally stabbed her partner in the neck with a serrated kitchen knife, in front of his young son, has been...
'Should we be concerned as New Zealanders?' Expert responds to Fiji's HIV emergency
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa24d ago
A New Zealand traveller planning to visit Fiji on a promotional trip in November says she is waiting for more information after the country declared a national HIV emergency on Tuesday.
Vanuatu's maritime chief seeks criminal charges over MV Matui disaster
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa24d ago
The Vanuatu Maritime Safety Authority (VMSA) is seeking criminal charges against the captain and owners of the MV Matui.
'Repayments reached 99% of my income': Battling bank over a loan sinks woman's boat dream
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa24d ago
'Repayments reached 99% of my income': Battling bank over a loan sinks woman's boat dream A woman who borrowed $30,000 to buy a boat to live on in 2024 wasn't expecting it to turn into a $18,000...
Handling of climate change in updated school curriculums 'incomprehensible', expert says
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa24d ago
Handling of climate change in updated school curriculums 'incomprehensible', expert says A science education expert says updated science and social sciences curriculums will not give students the...
Scathing report into FENZ recommends reviewing board and truck procurement
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa24d ago
Scathing report into FENZ recommends reviewing board and truck procurement A scathing select committee report into Fire and Emergency is recommending the government looks at changing the...
Autistic advocate hails introduction of low-sensory shopping at Dunedin Kmart
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa24d ago
Bright lights, jarring announcements and rattling trolleys can turn shopping into an ordeal for many Kiwis, but trips to Kmart in Dunedin have just gotten a bit easier after an autistic advocate's...
Want to get more out of KiwiSaver?
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa24d ago
New Zealand's average KiwiSaver balance is now more than $40,000, but how can you get the most out of the scheme?
New charter school given approval to become one of NZ's biggest schools
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa24d ago
An online charter school that opened just nine months ago already has permission to become one of the country's biggest schools.
Tairāwhiti flood recovery: 'We're a long way off yet'
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa24d ago
In Te Araroa, one of the East Cape's famous beach towns, the previously booming tourist industry has virtually ground to a halt as locals continue to grapple with the aftermath of destructive...