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These days governments roll out pre-Budget announcements almost daily for weeks in the run-up. It gives their selected plans more exposure at a time of their choosing - but it also attracts greater…

With a full redesign of New Zealand's school lunch programme in the works, RNZ investigates how other countries keep their school students from going hungry.

The government is planning to repeal Treaty obligations from the Oranga Tamariki Act.

A former Taumarunui meatworks has a new lease of life as a pet food factory - and is providing plenty of jobs for locals. Audio

Labour Party climate spokesperson Megan Woods said climate change "know no partisan politics".

Do higher selection standards mean more Olympic success? Or are they killing off promising careers and crushing minor sports?

Explainer - The government from 2025 is mandating how state schools teach children to read. But what is structured literacy and how does it compare to other teaching methods?

The Annual Review Debate allows Parliament to grill government ministers on performance in their areas, unless someone runs out of time first. They did.

Analysis - On Tuesday, the French National Assembly (Lower House) law committee was debating the value of the proposed constitutional amendment to alter the rules of eligibility to vote at local…

Bermuda provided an ideal setting for SailGP to introduce a technology aimed at attracting new fans and potentially being adopted by other sports.

The South Asian maestro will give domestic audiences a chance to enjoy India's classical music traditions.

Beneficiaries looking for a job will have to attend a work seminar within two weeks of starting to receive welfare under new requirements.

Fears that New Zealand is relying too heavily on low-cost forests to absorb its carbon dioxide emissions have been reignited by a report from the OECD.

Tūī numbers in Canterbury have grown exponentially over the past decade, compared to anywhere else in the country.

A new study has debunked fears parents may have around new methods of feeding babies.

The Labour Party is claiming a win for its campaign that the government commit to keeping and funding free school lunches. Audio

The Tribunal is conducting another urgent inquiry into plans to require councils to hold a binding referendum on Māori wards.

A new interim delivery model will kick in next year to allow time for a full redesign of the scheme before any more money is dedicated.

Aviation officials have found big problems with software they tried to impose on doctors doing medical check-ups on pilots and air traffic controllers.

"Ad hoc" house buyouts after major disasters cannot continue, the Climate Change Minister says.