The Briefing
New Zealand
-
'A sham process': Teachers object to NDAs
4:40 pm todayTeachers' unions say non-disclosure agreements are creating secrecy around crucial education changes.
Loafers Lodge fire 'no tragic accident', Crown says as closing case
Hospital system under pressure blamed for increased staff assaults
Politics
-
'Not a race': Luxon tight lipped on Palestinian state
1:28 pm todayAustralia, the UK and Canada have all now recognised a Palestinian state, with Winston Peters expected to announce New Zealand's position in New York soon. Audio
Space fast becoming a 'war-fighting domain', military allies in Europe say
Watch: Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford announce $413m investment in school property upgrades
Sport
-
Boost for All Blacks in Bledisloe showdown
3:23 pm todayWatch: A number of welcome returns are likely for this weekend's test at Eden Park.
Golf: Ryan Fox claims world record with an Aussie and an Englishman
Bledisloe Cup: confident Wallabies riding a resurgent wave of support
Business
-
Iwi partners with horticulture company to grow berries
The Northland iwi will provide the land, water and labour, while T&G Fresh will provide expertise, new berry varieties and access to markets.
Popular Wellington Cafe calls for more pathways to residency for hospitality workers
Genesis Energy strikes deal to increase domestic coal supply for Huntly Power Station
More News & Current Affairs
In Case You Missed It
-
Email to former top cop led to gun vetting change
1:45 pm todayDisgraced former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming told staff to make changes after an acquaintance complained they might lose their licence.
-
The problem with dropping art history from curriculum
21 Sep 2025These may be the last years students can study art history comprehensively at NCEA level, but why is that important?
-
Pentagon imposes new rules on media covering US military
7:15 am todayThe latest move by President Donald Trump to control media coverage of his policies comes after he suggested negative stories could be "illegal".
-
Co-director defends Ardern documentary against criticism
7:15 am todayPrime Minister received a standing ovation when it premiered at Sundance, but some critics say there are glaring oversights.
RNZ Music
-
The unstoppable Yura Lee
Visiting musician Yura Lee hasn't been able to decide between the violin or the viola, so she plays both. Audio
-
Hymns on Sunday, 21 September 2025
We're marking World Peace Day in Hymns on Sunday this week. Established in 1981 by the United Nations, the day is dedicated to the absence of war and violence, and observed around the world every year on 21 September. Audio
-
Toiere: Opera woven with te reo Maori
Toiere unites beloved operatic arias, duets and ensembles in their original languages and te reo Māori, celebrating voice, language and identity while honouring Aotearoa New Zealand’s rich cultural landscape and opera’s universal emotions.
-
Jane Bulpin and the art of symphonic logistics
Ahead of her departure for the UK, Jane Bulpin looks back on her work as Director: Orchestral Delivery with the NZSO. Video, Audio
In Depth
-
Hundreds of millions in offshore betting on NZ amateur league
More than $200 million was wagered last season, raising alarm bells. Audio
-
Ex All White 'targeted and exploited' in yellow-card scheme
Clayton Lewis was in the grips of a gambling addiction when he agreed to take part in 'yellow-card racket', a court has heard. Audio
-
Kiwi faces sentencing in one of Australia's biggest sports corruption scandals
The former All White admitted taking A$10,000 to draw a yellow card while playing for Macarthur FC in 2023.
-
How the Silver Ferns culture clash reached boiling point
The shock decision to stand down coach Noeline Taurua marked a dramatic turning point in a months-long dispute between team management and the playing group.
What You Need to Know
-
Why are New Zealand musicians leaving Spotify?
Explainer - Top New Zealand bands like Tiki Taane and The Bats are leaving Spotify behind. Why?
-
How does the RNZ-Reid Research political polling work?
Explainer - RNZ-Reid Research's latest political poll is out today. But what goes into taking a poll? Here's what you need to know.
-
Why our police don't wear body cameras, and if that will change
Explainer - Officers around the world wear body cameras to record incidents. But why not here?
-
The great methane debate explained
Explainer - A major decision is about to be announced by the PM, but what does it mean and why does it matter?
Radio on demand
Recently updated shows
What’s on
RNZ National
-
On now
Nights
8:00pm - 12:00am (midnight) -
Just finished
Feature Programming
-
Up next
Pacific Waves
RNZ Concert
-
On now
Music Alive
with Opera at 7pm on Saturday
Comment & Analysis
UN finding of Gaza genocide adds pressure for NZ to recognise Palestine
Analysis: Labour wants sanctions, protesters are marching, but the coalition government is keeping its decision under wraps until the UN General Assembly.
How kings, queens and Churchill's ghost worked their magic on Trump
Analysis: Britain gave the US President a welcome fit for the king he often pretends to be.
Analysis: Trump's anti-media blitz is straight from a strongman's playbook
The US President appears to be running the same game as the Hungarian prime minister.
Does ASMR really help with anxiety?
Experiencing an involuntary physiological response to a sound helps some people feel a sense of "psychological stability".