‘Poor man’s gold’ comes in from the cold
Photo: 123rf Silver prices increased 150% in 2025 Gold rose by “just” 65% last year Silver “dual use,”…
Government planning to use AI for next New Year’s Honours
Photo: RNZ The government is planning to use generative AI to help draft the next New Year’s Honours…
Get your finances sorted in 2026: Get rid of debt
Experts advise that working out exactly how much you owe is the best starting point. Photo: Unsplash/ Rupixen…
Government boosts mental health funding to support prevention, early intervention
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Four organisations are set to receive more funding…
Israel says to strike targets in Lebanon, issues evacuation calls
A firefighter and a civilian extinguish fire from a car following an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese…
‘Be very, very suspicious’: Neighbourly breach makes users vulnerable – expert
The website was initially shut down on New Year’s Day after the breach was uncovered but is now…
‘It can’t be worse, right?’: What’s ahead for the economy in 2026
Photo: 123rf The past year was a tough grind for many households and businesses but forecasters say there…
Five things to do if you’re retiring in 2026
There are a number of questions that people who are looking to retire should ask themselves. Photo: RNZ…
Gull, NPD merger should bring fuel prices down – AA
The proposal is subject to Commerce Commission approval. Photo: RNZ / Dan Cook The Automobile Association believes a…
Steroid use is ‘exploding’ in Australia – but there are no clinical guidelines on how to quit
By Charmayne Allison, ABC News Long-term steroid use can lead to cardiovascular issues, poor liver function, kidney failure…
RNZ’s best videos to watch over summer
Photo: 123RF Looking for something a bit different to watch this summer break? RNZ has you covered. There…
Parking hard to find as Boxing Day sales begin
Shoppers at Sylvia Park, Auckland, on Boxing Day 2025. Photo: Ke-Xin Li / RNZ Bargain hunters have started…