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Google’s top New Zealand searches of 2025 revealed
From sports stars to viral trends, Google's top searches reveal the year that's nearly over. Audio
新西兰政坛领导层更替机制解析：从党团投票到“莎士比亚式”权斗
如果一个政党决定针对自己的党魁启动党内罢免会发生什么？一位专家形容，这种情况会引发一场如莎翁戏剧般的权力争夺战。随着"政治八卦"季节的来临，许多评论人士试图预测国家党和工党领导权的未来走向。
'24-7 every day of the year' - Who runs Auckland's traffic?
Explainer - It looks like Mission Control, but it's actually where traffic for Auckland and much of the North Island is managed. Video, Audio
'Incredibly Shakespearean': How political leaders get rolled
Explainer - What happens if National or Labour MPs decide to turn on their party's leaders?
Why has Black Friday become such a big deal?
Explainer - You can't turn around without seeing a Black Friday advert this week. But where did it come from? Audio
Why you may pay more for parking on your summer holiday
Explainer - Whether you're a local or a tourist, you'll need to pay for parking at three top visitor destinations starting next month.
How dangerous is asbestos in coloured sand?
Explainer - Why is asbestos such a worry, and what's the risk after coloured play sand has been revealed to be contaminated? Audio
What gun reform proposals will change - and what they won't
Explainer - How will firearms proposals change access to guns in New Zealand? Here's what you need to know. Audio
How and why Kelston could be turned into a charter school
Explainer - Can a school be 'taken over' by a charter school conversion? Here's what you need to know. Audio
Is wild spring weather the new normal?
Explainer - Weather forecasters say the last couple weeks haven't been normal, "even by spring's standards". But why? Audio
Will New Zealand ever ban fireworks - and should we?
Explainer - Every November, talk of banning fireworks sparks up. But despite petitions presented to Parliament, will it happen? Audio
How Fonterra's $4b deal will change New Zealand
Explainer - Why the dairy giant is selling off its iconic brands - and why Winston Peters is angry about it.
What you need to know about this week's mega strike
Explainer - There's a huge strike coming. Who's taking part, why are they protesting and what's so 'mega' about it? Audio
What to know if you're going to the US in a government shutdown
Explainer - What the on-going battle in Washington could mean for New Zealanders. Audio
How fake doctors are trying to sell you weight loss drugs
Explainer - The popularity of Wegovy and Ozempic has seen a flood of ads pop up. Who can you trust?
'Vague threat' - Trump tariff talk takes aim at NZ film industry
Explainer - Donald Trump wants a 100 percent tariff on "foreign movies" made outside the US. What would that do to NZ's film industry? Audio
Digital driver licences are coming - how will they work?
Explainer - The government aims to introduce digital driver licences by the end of the year. But are they safe - and will everyone have to use them? Video
Is paracetamol safe? What New Zealand says about Trump's claims
Explainer - Donald Trump claims paracetamol causes autism, while the US has also made cuts to vaccine access and research. What could it all mean for NZ? Audio
How does the RNZ-Reid Research political polling work?
Explainer - RNZ-Reid Research's latest political poll is out today. But what goes into taking a poll? Here's what you need to know.
Who was Charlie Kirk, the Trump ally and activist shot dead in Utah?
The American right-wing activist has been killed while speaking at a rally. So who was he, and how was he tied to Donald Trump?
Why our police don't wear body cameras, and if that will change
Explainer - Officers around the world wear body cameras to record incidents. But why not here?
