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South Islanders are reporting sightings of the Aurora Australis in Southland and Otago.

The waka kaupapa champion has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Māori. Audio

Senior Constable Terri Middleton, recognised in the King's Birthday Honours, says she is humbled and deeply honoured.

A total of 188 New Zealanders who have made their mark in everything from sport to business to comedy have been awarded today.

There had also been a 600 percent increase in formal warnings when compared to the previous financial year.

"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."

"Just because you become a senior minister, it doesn't mean you should stop having opinions."

The list of King's Birthday honours will be released on Monday. Audio

Logan Park HS didn't go to the police after the funds were misappropriated by a staff member between 2019-24.

专家表示这种身体对抗的冲击强度是普通橄榄球赛的5倍，甚至可与车祸相提并论。

Pete Satterhwaite says some All Blacks, rugby league players and coaches could also help to prevent another death. Audio

Two individuals dressed in balaclavas and gloves broke into Hoon Hay Foodbank's walk-in freezer and chiller.

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

Glenn Renwick was twice listed by American business magazine Forbes as one of the 40 most admired chief executives in the world.

The government says having to get a new prescription every three months is a waste of time and money.

Twenty children have died from malnutrition in Gaza in the last few days, Save the Children say. Audio

MBIE checked rentals in Dunedin to ensure landlords weren't offering damp, rundown homes.

The death was initially classified as "unexplained", but was ungraded to homicide.

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.

The Privileges Committee sought advice on possible penalties while preparing its recommendations for Te Pāti Māori MPs. Audio

Peters was discussing the potential punishment for Te Pāti Māori MPs when the heckler interrupted, prompting Peters to tell him he "looked like bollocks".

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。

Struggling to keep up with all the "pre-Budget" news? We've got you covered.

Four crews were engaged at the peak of the fire.

RNZ had 13 finalists in the prestigious industry awards.