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Will your phone survive the 3G apocalypse?
Many of us have already moved to 4G and 5G, but tech experts warn the impact of shutting down 3G will be larger than people think. Audio
Machete-wielding man tasered after chasing police officer
A man who pulled a machete on police and got Tasered and pepper-sprayed in response is facing a range of charges.
What Civilization VII holds in store for players
The latest edition of the popular empire-building game that's captured the attention of the likes of Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk will be released soon. Video, Audio
Second fatal crash in one day in small Waikato town
Police have reported another death after a second single-vehicle crash a little more than 12 hours after an earlier fatal crash was reported in Ngāhinapouri, southwest of Hamilton.
Aussie couple reimagine iconic Olympic anthem
Australian world music star Mitch Tambo and his wife Voice of Lele have released a duet and their take on the classic hit My Island Home. Video, Audio
Global issues reported with PlayStation Network
Many videogame players on Saturday may be out of luck, as the PlayStation Network is reportedly experiencing global outages, leaving millions of players unable to access platform services.
Fit for royalty - West Auckland mansion once owned by the Queen sold
A mansion owned by royalty, and one of New Zealand's most viewed homes, the historic Clark House in Auckland's Hobsonville, has finally been sold.
Road blocked, biker critically injured in Auckland crash
Emergency services were called to Manurewa shortly before 11.30am on Saturday.
There's a reason whale song strikes a chord with humans
Most of us are familiar with whale song, but new research suggests that the structure of the song - the individual parts that make up the whole - has similarities to human language. Audio
Moderate earthquake felt in Marlborough, Wellington
Hundreds of people have reported feeling a quake this afternoon.
Extradition file prepared for Vietnamese officials suspected of indecent assaults
An extradition file was being prepared despite no extradition treaty between New Zealand and Vietnam.
Is this really the perfect boiled egg?
RNZ TAHI's So'omalo Iteni Schwalger set out to find what does the perfect boiled egg taste like? And is it worth the hassle?
Three cars struck man killed on motorway, no one stopped
Police are now looking for witnesses after the death and another fatal crash on Auckland's motorways.
Cook Islands backs down on passport plan after NZ 'bared its teeth'
The New Zealand government was threatening "to punish" Cook Islanders if the plan went ahead, its prime minister, Mark Brown, says. Audio
Pōwhiri one of many Waitangi events, says Potaka
Politicians from the coalition government received a frosty reception at Waitangi this year, but Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says the pōwhiri that received so much attention was just one… Audio
How to spark the 'flywheel of learning' in students
A study of thousands of US teenagers found they were both bored at school and stressed out by it, at the same time. Audio
NZ escapes hottest January on record, but warmer weather coming
Last month was the world's warmest on record, while Aotearoa had its coldest since 2017. Audio
Waitangi Day 2025: In pictures
Waka hit the water at the Treaty Grounds, while the PM was welcomed onto Ōnuku Marae in Akaroa and the Waitangi Hikoi made themselves known.
How to spark the 'flywheel of learning' in students
A study of thousands of US teenagers found they were both bored at school and stressed out by it, at the same time. Audio
Five in custody after Mākara armed incident
Five people have been arrested following an incident at a property in the small settlement of Mākara, near Wellington.
'Hours and still stuck outside' - Ticket tech chaos at music festival
Music fans are venting their frustration online after a Ticketek glitch stopped them at the gates to Auckland's Laneway Festival.
Wrapping up Waitangi with record waka turn-out
From the dawn ceremony to the numerous local performances and powerful words, Waitangi Day 2025 was one to remember, but a highlight would have to be the record turn-out of waka.
Luxon speaks to media after Waitangi event in Akaroa
Ngāi Tahu's Treaty settlement has allowed them to become a driving force in the country's economy, the PM says.
Volunteers join search for jetskier in Cook Strait
Marlborough volunteers joining Havelock Coastguard and police to continue the search.
Warning issued: Professional body for eye specialists attempts to stop surgical procedures by optometrists
The warning was issued by the Commerce Commission to the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists.