Ministerial advisory group to look at changes to aged care funding model
Associate Health Minister Casey Costello. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Changes to the aged care funding model are…
Our Changing World: SAR4SaR – The folding, floating search and rescue device
Dr Tom Dowling with the latest SAR4SaR prototype at Mission Bay beach in Auckland. Photo: RNZ / Claire…
Boom in DIY building expected as rules eased
Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Building Industry Federation (BIF) is anticipating…
Private investigator cleared after client used AI to challenge his report
By Ric Stevens, Open Justice reporter of AI was asked to summarise what a private investigator’s responsibilities ought…
Trump rules out vice presidential run to stay in power after 2028
A man wears a “Trump 2028” cap in September, 2025. Photo: Stephen Maturen / Getty Images / AFP…
The Conversation: Rushed new maths curriculum doesn’t add up
By David Pomeroy and Lisa Darragh of Schools must use the latest new curriculum from term one next…
Te Pāti Māori to suspend MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi – reports
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi. Photo: VNP / Phil Smith Te Pāti Māori members have voted to suspend MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi,…
East Asia Summit: Important NZ is ‘in the room’ – expert
Photo: Lillian Hanly / RNZ “It’s just important to be in the room,” says the head of the…
Hundreds of close measles contacts identified at Wellington College, Wellington Girls’ College
A Wellington College student has been diagnosed with measles. Photo: Mark Papalii Two more cases of measles have…
Sandcastle world record broken during anti-mining protest
The Waru and Hay families from Waipū celebrate finishing their manta ray. Photo: RNZ / Peter de Graaf…
Clydevale publican opens doors as welfare centre for storm-affected residents
Greenfield Tavern owner Karen Mills. Photo: RNZ/Charlotte Cook A local publican has turned her hand at civil defence,…
Most retailers don’t plan to take on extra staff for summer, survey finds
The Retail Radar survey pained a more optimistic picture than last year – just. Photo: RNZ/Nick Monro More…