Taking the political temperature a year ahead of the vote
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (L) and Labour leader Chris Hipkins. Photo: RNZ With a year to go until…
With Guy Fawkes Day approaching, will New Zealand ever ban fireworks?
Fireworks displays are often popular, like this Matariki display in Christchurch in 2021, but every year debate begins…
Pacific Championship league showdown sparks 23 arrests, 200 infringements in Auckland
Samoa prepare to challenge Tonga in their Pacific Championship encounter. Photo: DAVE HUNT/Photosport Risky behaviour and disorder on…
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…