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Guess what? 2025 was another near-record hot year
The costs of continuing to burn fossil fuels are "already astronomical", a local climate scientist says. "Let's not make them overwhelming."
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Live: 'We face no urgent, imminent supply issue,' says Willis
34 minutes agoAt a post-cabinet media briefing the PM announced that fuel refined to Australian specifications will be allowed to be supplied to NZ.
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'Noisy voices': Jones responds to critics of fisheries bill
38 minutes agoThe amendment bill is scheduled to have it's first reading on Tuesday. Audio
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Patient dies after 'burnt out' brain surgeon ignores advice from colleague
A sarcastic remark made by the doctor was also deemed "inappropriate".
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Two people dead after crash blocks SH57 in Levin
34 minutes agoEmergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash about 2.30am.
Dog’s birthday video helps landlords win rental ruling against Lower Hutt couple
Strange chain of events leads to important ecological discovery of native bats
Politics
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Numbers bleak for Luxon, but no obvious successors
9:24 am todayAnalysis: Voters say National and its leader are doing worse, according to a new poll. But they also aren't pointing to a clear alternative. Audio
RNZ-Reid Research poll: Labour extends lead over National
Christopher Luxon says he's focused on fuel challenges not polls
Sport
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Two key names are missing from Hansen's first Black Ferns squad
10:43 am todayFive Black Ferns who have been playing in the UK have also been named in the squad.
Steven Alker wins in a play-off to defend title on Champions Tour
Chris Wood closing on Premier League return for Nottingham Forest
Business
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Tourists cancel trips to NZ amid Iran conflict
12:26 pm todayTourism operators are being hit with international visitor cancellations due to flight disruptions as the Middle East. Audio
KiwiSaver members get human rights warning
Misinformation being spread on fuel price app, but intentions unclear
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In Case You Missed It
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Numbers bleak for Luxon, but no obvious successors
2:44 pm todayAnalysis: Voters say National and its leader are doing worse, according to a new poll. But they also aren't pointing to a clear alternative.
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RNZ-Reid Research poll: All the results
27 Jan 2026Just looking for the numbers from our latest poll? Check out RNZ's interactive charts.
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Misinformation being spread on fuel price app as use surges
12:33 pm todayWith a massive uptake in usage, Gaspy has altered its features in an attempt to avoid errors and deliberate misinformation about current prices of petrol across…
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Family Court awards son cut from mother's will most of estate given to uncle
6:32 am todayA man left out of his mother's will has successfully fought for a share of the estate.
RNZ Music
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Hymns on Sunday, 22 March 2026
We're featuring Irish hymns this week to celebrate St Patrick, patron saint of Ireland. Audio
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Inside Out: 1956 in jazz
Nick Tipping takes a look back at developments in jazz in the year 1956, including albums by Anita O'Day, Quincy Jones, and Charles Mingus - and a hundred-mile-an-hour track by Max Roach. Audio
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Riding the waves
Playwright, author and performer Jo Randerson talks about the key role music plays in their life. Audio
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On the road again
Pianist Michael Houstoun is about to embark on a seven-week tour of Aotearoa, playing some of his favourites. Audio
In Depth
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How a crucial 45-minute meeting took pay equity claims away from women
That meeting began the overhaul of the once "world-leading" Equal Pay Act - retrospectively stripping nurses, teachers and carers.
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The supermarket 'nuclear option' never arrived - why the government backed down
For most of 2025, the government talked tough. What's changed?
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ACC spied on man with traumatic brain injury
Jeremy Buxton's life changed forever after a car accident. The hardest battle wasn't recovery, it was fighting the people meant to help him.
What You Need to Know
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How to maximise your fuel efficiency when driving
Explainer - Pain at the pump is rising, but you still need to drive. How can you get the most out of your petrol tank? Audio
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When the petrol lights come on: How NZ's fuel escalation levels work
Explainer - The National Fuel Plan has been wheeled out following the oil price crisis, but what does it mean?
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How NZ supply chains are being thrown into chaos
Explainer - The war raging in the Middle East is disrupting supply chains, but what exactly does that mean? Audio
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What to do if you're caught up in an international crisis
Explainer - The world is an increasingly dangerous place. What do you do if you're caught up in a conflict like the one raging in Iran and the Middle East? Audio
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Wondering if you need that dental treatment? Here's what to ask
Analysis - In Aotearoa New Zealand, almost half of adults overall have unmet dental needs due to cost.
The war on Iran is in its fourth week. Here’s what to know
Three full weeks of the war the US and Israel launched against Iran have shocked the world oil market, pierced a sense of safety in parts of the Middle East…
In the next pandemic, NZ doesn’t need to choose between health and the economy
Analysis - Covid models helped counter the virus but revealed less about the impacts of emergency measures. More sophisticated modelling can help balance those…
Oil crisis exposes NZ's petrol dependence
Soaring prices is shine a spotlight on New Zealand's love affair with petrol vehicles.