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ACC is defending its decision to build and run Wiri prison with Serco despite the company's involvement in nuclear arms putting it on a list of banned investments.

Students at lower decile schools are an average of two years of schooling behind students at higher decile schools, according to research. Audio

The answer to the achievement gap between children in lower and higher decile primary schools lies in fixing the problems that lead to inequality, say Opposition parties.

Theresa May will become Britain's prime minister on Wednesday, as David Cameron says he will step down later this week.

From later this week, we're removing comments from RNZ.co.nz. Engagement Editor Megan Whelan explains why.

The government will not change its immigration policy to try to curb the housing crisis, the Prime Minister says. Video

The government will not conduct a wholesale review of its migration policy in a bid to cool the housing market, despite the Reserve Bank saying it's needed. Audio

Analysis - If the government was looking for swift action from the Reserve Bank on the housing front, it received a nasty shock, writes Patrick O'Meara.

Power Play - The government desperately wants people to believe it is on top of the housing crisis, but it clearly is not, writes Jane Patterson.

Theresa May and Andrea Leadsom will battle it out to become the next UK Conservative Party leader, after Michael Gove was eliminated from the contest.

Opinion - Ride-sharing company Uber might be flouting the law but Peter Griffin says they will win the war with taxis.

It's the fourth day of Māori Language Week. RNZ's Mihingarangi Forbes and Guyon Espiner talk about the te reo you may hear on TV.

Opinion - New Zealand golf star Lydia Ko will be a star attraction at the US Open this weekend, but Joseph Romanos says there's another talented teen nipping at her heels.

A Maori language advocate is upset mainstream primary schools wanting extra help to teach basic Māori language have to fund it out of their general budget.

Tony Blair defends his legacy after a highly critical report finds he led Britain into the Iraq war based on flawed intelligence and before exhausting peaceful options.

OPINION: This week Toby Manhire and Toby Morris have a kōrero about Te Wiki o te Reo Māori and celebrate the language's importance.

It's the third day of Māori Language Week. RNZ's Mihingarangi Forbes teaches you how to talk about whānau. Audio

Unions representing aviation security workers have been issued with "illegal" lock-out notices over their plans to take strike action, the organisations say.

The government's first social bond has collapsed, with negotiations breaking down and the provider walking away.

More than $260 million of taxpayers' money is invested in fast-food brands and soft drink giants, outraging health campaigners.

Uber will continue to allow drivers on to the roads without having them police vetted, despite the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) ruling it illegal. Audio

The FBI has announced it will not recommend criminal charges against Hillary Clinton over her use of private email while she was secretary of state.

Auckland Council is spending hundreds of thousands on paid newspaper content and advertising to put the case for increased housing density.

"Tihei mauri ora kia tātou": These words came from the mouths of 11 Amazon parrots living in quiet, secluded Cambridge in Waikato. Video, Audio

Prime Minister John Key is defending the government's plan to deal with soaring house prices, which are rising at the fastest pace in 12 years. Video, Audio

House values are soaring across the country with a 16 percent rise in Auckland in the year to June and a 29 percent increase in Hamilton.

It's the second day of Māori Language Week. RNZ's Mihingarangi Forbes teaches you how to praise your child. Audio

Business leaders are expressing concern as Building and Housing Minister Nick Smith says taking land banked by investors is an option that should be considered. Audio

Opposition parties argue the government's $1 billion infrastructure plan is desperate and piecemeal, and will do little to address the housing crisis. Video

The Crown company set up to oversee public financing of irrigation projects should be scrapped, says the Green Party.

As 4000 people get set to parade through Wellington to launch Māori Language Week, RNZ's Mihingarangi Forbes answers some pronounciation questions. Video

Opinion - Football penalty shootouts are currently in the news, but should tied matches be decided another way, asks Joseph Romanos.

The government has been put on notice that a so-called 'wadeable' freshwater standard is not good enough for Māori.

Most councils are welcoming the government's new $1bn fund housing fund, although one Christchurch Councillor says it is unlikely to make housing more affordable. Audio

Power Play - The level of government funding for private and charter schools represents one of the most stark ideological differences between the left and the right, writes Jane Patterson.

New Zealanders could be travelling on driverless buses within four years, according to the country's largest transit company.

A big earthquake that could leave Wellington's CBD without power for 95 days has been named as the number one threat to the city in a new report.

Members of New Zealand's Muslim community say they have been humiliated and treated like "criminals" by airport customs.

It is reasonable to conclude there are illicit funds in New Zealand-held foreign trusts, says revenue minister Michael Woodhouse. Video, Audio

Uncertainty has kept the world financial and share markets in turmoil since Britain voted to leave the EU, but the outlook is not all bad, says economist Geoff Simmons. Audio

The government is likely to adopt "the majority" of the recommendations made by John Shewan, to tighten up New Zealand's foreign trust regime. Audio

Auckland's transport agency has ruled out a commuter rail link to the city's airport, saying a light-rail or tram system is a likelier choice. Audio

Brexit - Warnings that NZ is in for a bumpy ride as Brexit plays havoc on financial markets are being dismissed by two major banks as fear mongering.

Power Play - The Prime Minister's decision to extend NZ's deployment to Iraq shouldn't have come as a surprise, writes Jane Patterson.

Brexit - Look back at RNZ's live coverage of the UK's historic vote to leave the EU, with 'leave' winning by 52% to 48%.

ANALYSIS: Whether Britain should remain in the EU has been one of the most divisive political issues for that country in a generation, but what could it mean for NZ?

Despite a damning report into Dame Paula Rebstock's MFAT leak inquiry, her future as a go-to person for the government looks to be unaffected.

The government is dumping responsibility for desperate people on charities, say New Zealand's Christian social services.

Democrats of the US Congress are refusing to leave the floor of the House of Representatives in an effort to force a vote on gun control laws.

OPINION: News that welfare fraudsters are prosecuted 10 times more often than tax evaders shows how class-stratified NZ has become, says Shamubeel Eaqub.