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Aurora: Dazzling light displays return
South Islanders are reporting sightings of the Aurora Australis in Southland and Otago.
Joe Conrad - 'I just do what I do'
The waka kaupapa champion has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Māori. Audio
Veteran police officer honoured for work with victims
Senior Constable Terri Middleton, recognised in the King's Birthday Honours, says she is humbled and deeply honoured.
King's Birthday Honours 2025: The full list of recipients
A total of 188 New Zealanders who have made their mark in everything from sport to business to comedy have been awarded today.
63 Kāinga Ora tenancies ended in behaviour crackdown
There had also been a 600 percent increase in formal warnings when compared to the previous financial year.
Bishop's comments have 'no place' at AMAs say producers
"The Awards respect and honour te ao Māori and we were proud to support Stan with his vision for his powerful rendition of Māori Ki Te Ao."
'May be that people agree': Deputy PM Seymour defends Bishop's AMA outburst
"Just because you become a senior minister, it doesn't mean you should stop having opinions."
Is the honours system still relevant for Aotearoa?
The list of King's Birthday honours will be released on Monday. Audio
Almost $365,000 theft handled as 'employment matter' by school
Logan Park HS didn't go to the police after the funds were misappropriated by a staff member between 2019-24.
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.