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Councillor calls out 'anti-EV propaganda' after fatal bus fire
North Shore councillor Richard Hills said he was saddened to see misinformation about a fatal crash which saw the Auckland Transport bus engulfed in flames on Tāmaki Drive.
Multi-vehicle crash on Christchurch's northern motorway
The crash had blocked southbound lanes of State Highway 1 north of Christchurch.
Widow wants answers about husband's deadly beating
Suzanne Young believes Ross Appelgren murdered her husband, but doesn't think she's had the whole story:
The most popular pet names in New Zealand this year
For the seventh year in a row this name has taken out the top spot for cats and dogs.
Clarence White - the revolutionary bluegrass guitarist who led a tragically short life
A new RNZ audio documentary explores the brilliant musicianship and musical legacy of Clarence White (1944 - 1973).
Social media depressed him, lifeguarding saved him
About 20 percent of New Zealand's young people may have problematic social media and phone use.
Hamish Coney: the auction of the collection of late curator Ron Brownson
In 2023 Aotearoa lost one of its most beloved curators and supporters of contemporary photography, and Maori and Pacific art and artists, Ron Brownson. When he died Brownson was Senior Curator New… Audio
What should I do with piles of old photos?
If you've got loads of photo albums stacked up, here's how the experts suggest organising and sorting what's worth keeping.
Measles patient zero found on Cook Strait ferry sailing
There are now eight known cases of measles in the country. Audio
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Nick Leggett, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Penny Ashton and Nick Leggett. First up, they check in with the Student Volunteer Army in Invercargill, as they enter clean-up mode from… Audio
NZ Live: Yurt Party live in Christchurch!
Time for NZ Live and today things are bound to get groovy. Yurt Party are an Otautahi-Christchurch band who have sold out shows with their Balkan and Latin-inspired music. Their album '200' is out… Audio
Patti LaBelle is coming to New Zealand
The 81-year-old soul singer has clocked a six-decade career, entering the music business at 14-years-old.
Hornets found building nest on Auckland's North Shore
It is the first time a yellow-legged hornet queen has been found in the country.
Does the wind really make people bonkers?
Gusty days seem to send kids into overdrive and make grownups feel irritated. What's the reason behind it?
Weather update with reporter Lauren Crimp
We speak to RNZ journalist Lauren Crimp about the latest on the wild weather which hit much of the country today. Audio
Health NZ has started making backdated holiday payments to ex-staff
The payment brought the total to $652.4 million paid to current and former staff so far.
Mourners pay tribute to former Prime Minister Jim Bolger
Mourners have paid tribute to former Prime Minister Jim Bolger at an official funeral today, with current and former MPs from various parties travelling up the Wellington coast to attend. The Prime… Audio
Fiordland peak could soon be named after former prime minister
Public consultation has opened on whether to name a mountain west of Lake Manapouri after former Prime Minister Norman Kirk.
Waiata Māori Music Awards 2025 finalists revealed
This year's finalists include Makayla, Huia, and Paige for Best Māori Female Solo Artist and Shane Walker, Haami, and Kings representing the male category.
Why apartment living is the dream for these families
As the numbers of children drop in Auckland and Wellington's inner city areas, these families are bucking the trend by living in apartments.
