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Budget 2025: Everything announced so far
Struggling to keep up with all the "pre-Budget" news? We've got you covered.
Firefighters battle Devonport house blaze
Four crews were engaged at the peak of the fire.
Top awards for RNZ journalists at 2025 Voyager Media Awards
RNZ had 13 finalists in the prestigious industry awards.
South Island in firing line as wet, windy weather expected this weekend
MetService has issued 10 heavy rain watches.
Inland port at Mosgiel receives $8m government investment
The project is designed to remove 19,000 truck movements from Dunedin streets annually.
Health NZ confirms roles cut, despite ongoing legal challenge
The departments affected include Hauora Māori services, Pacific health, procurement, planning and funding, and auditing.
'Heartbreaking': Neighbour reports mistreated dogs to no avail
Man says he's been attacked by a dog and put up with death threats because of his complaints about neglected dogs. Audio
Animal welfare laws questioned after abandoned dogs euthanised
SPCA and the Auckland Council were apparently powerless to remove the dogs without police on hand. Audio
Gang member charged over funeral home fire
Pump-action shotgun, ammunition found during search of four gang-linked properties.
Second firearms registry review unnecessary - police minister
It comes after the ACT Party formally invoked its "agree to disagree" clause in its coalition agreement with National over the firearms registry on Sunday. Audio
Auckland measles case confirmed to be ferry crew member
The person at the centre of a new measles alert in Auckland is a crew member on a Fullers360 ferry, the company has confirmed.
Watch: PM on possible social media ban for teens
The government says it will start investigating how to reduce harm to young people with potential new rules about social media access. Watch the prime minister speak about the plan here.
Search resumes for missing tramper in Milford Sound
Eli Sweeting was overdue from a day trip to climb Mitre Peak a week ago.
Work begins on which stories to include in Southland's new museum
Invercargill City Council and Waihōpai Rūnaka say mana whenua stories will have a key role in Te Unua Museum.
St John call taker helps deliver baby at home during 111 call
A phone operator who talked a woman through delivering her daughter's baby over the phone has met the family in an emotional get-together.
'Attack on women': Minister to halt all 33 current pay equity claims
Unions are calling it "shameful", but Workplace Relations Minister Brooke Van Velden says it will "significantly reduce costs to the Crown".
'Very cruel thing': Animal charity seeks dog owner from disturbing video
The man was filmed slamming the dog to the ground and kicking it at a Manurewa park.
'Fresh eyes' investigation finds systemic failings in stillbirth
The Health and Disability Commissioner reopened the complaint eight years after the 'high risk' pregnancy.
Levin shaken by moderate 4.1 earthquake
Many residents continued as if nothing had happened, others felt the tremor.
Mayor praises storm response, promises 'better system' for Little River
Phil Mauger concedes Lake Forsyth should have opened earlier to reduce flooding on Banks Peninsula.
How to watch a stunning meteor shower over New Zealand this week
What is the Eta Aquariids and how can you get a glimpse?
Wellington Airport's giant, Hobbit-themed eagles to be replaced
What will replace them is being kept under wraps.