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As it happened: Blues upset Chiefs, stay alive in Super Rugby Pacific
The defending champions left it till the absolute last second to seal victory and a place in the semi-finals.
Body of Thai hostage retrieved from Gaza
Nattapong Pinta had been held in Gaza since Hamas' 7 October 2023 attack, Israel's Defence Minister says.
NRL live updates: Understrength Warriors overrun Sharks with second-half try fest
Without injured stars Mitch Barnett and Wayde Egan, they leant heavily on their youngsters for the victory.
Super Rugby Pacific live updates: Brumbies v Hurricanes
Follow all the action from GIO Stadium, Canberra.
Luxury resort trial ends as ex-manager defends actions in court
Belle Mumby is accused of theft, deception and forgery.
Can the intellectually disabled be executed? US Supreme Court to reconsider
In 1997 Joseph Smith killed a with a hammer and saw but avoided execution after US courts found him intellectually disabled. That decision is now being appealed.
Psychologist explains Musk-Trump break-up
Analysis - Psychologically, Musk's rejection of Trump is an attempt to simultaneously elevate himself and diminish the man behind the bill, writes Geoff Beattie.
Russian Kharkiv attack kills three, wounds 22
Among those killed was a one-and-a-half-month-old baby, according to the city's mayor.
Gisborne truck route to quieten as council changes permits
New maps exclude Ormond Road from the NZTA's 'H' permit system.
Rio Tinto in bailout talks for Australian aluminium smelter
The future of the facility has been uncertain for months due in part to spiralling energy costs.
State highways to close again due to snow and ice
State Highway 8 between Twizel and Fairlie and State Highway 80 between Lake Pukaki and Aoraki/Mt Cook will again be closed to motorists.
Bret McKenzie on songwriting: ‘It’s a little bit like flying in a dream’
The Oscar-winning Kiwi musician gets romantic about his wife on the new solo album Freak Out City.
SH1 through Desert Road briefly closed after fatal crash
A person has died in a crash on the Desert Road in the central North Island.
Karakia and waiata open long-awaited Manawatū-Hawke's Bay highway
The Ahu a Turanga Highway will not be open for traffic until next week but a few locals had the chance to drive over the southern Ruahine Ranges on Saturday.
Expanded Lower Hutt medical centre to cater for 'daylight hours'
The new clinic will be housed at the former Te Awakairangi Birthing Centre from July.
Nashville Babylon: 7 June 2025
On this week's show soul queen Esther Phillips covers Van Morrison, and Bonnie Raitt takes on John Prine. There's also blues from Junior Wells, reggae courtesy of Gregory Isaacs plus an all time… Audio
New push in Europe to curb children's social media use
France, Greece and Denmark believe there should be a ban on social media for under-15s, while Spain has suggested a ban for under-16s.
ICE raids spark protests in downtown Los Angeles
Helmeted riot police used tear gas, pepper spray and "flash-bang" concussion rounds in a tense confrontation with protesters, after a day of federal immigration raids.
NZ using US Army wargame simulation software
The US Army unit behind the Decisive Action Training Environment said it helped army forces "out-think and outmanoeuvre adversaries".
Community grieves as police find remains of Queensland teenager Pheobe Bishop
Floral tributes line the street as a community in mourning plans a candlelit vigil for 17-year-old Pheobe Bishop, as police work to identify remains found in dense bushland.
A chief's children's book weaves fa'amatai and proverbs
Alagā'upu Fa'asamoa ma Uiga mo Tamaiti may be the first book to bring fa'amatai (the chiefly system) and traditional proverbs into a story made for young readers.
Rainbow Jazz
Nick takes a look at some of the leading lights of jazz's rainbow community, including drummers Terri Lyne Carrington and Bill Stewart, singers Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith, pianists Fred Hersch and… Audio
Big Swing Face
Nick checks out tracks from Roxy Coss, Benny Green, and Ingrid & Christine Jensen; an arrangement of a Robbie Burns song by NZ drummer John Rae, and one of the Buddy Rich Band's signature tunes. Audio
Man falls three storeys from Auckland CBD car park, survives
A witness told RNZ he can still hear the sound of the man hitting the pavement.
Māori, Pacific removed from extra education funding priorities
Subsidies for disabled and students with low prior educational achievement will continue.
The Mixtape: Cory Champion
Electronic DJ and producer Cory Champion speaks to Kara Rickard for the Mixtape.
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Search goes on for man missing for 5 months
Police are appealing for information regarding Travis Langford, who went missing in Waikato in January.
Israel arming Hamas rivals, opposition calls it 'complete madness'
Israel has confirmed it is arming local militias in Gaza in an effort to counter Hamas in the besieged enclave.
Moana Pasifika review: Mass exodus and late drubbings take gloss off shining season
Jonty Dine looks back at Moana Pasifika's historic Super Rugby Pacific season.
Tagata o te Moana for 7 June 2025
On Tagata o te Moana this week: New Zealand hosts independence talks between Bougainville and Papua New Guinea. The Samoa Electoral Commission is preparing for an August election. And there's a lot at… Audio
'Fragile' networks: Call for action to prevent repeat of warship internet outages
Experts say the government must do more to prevent a repeat of an Australian navy ship knocking out services to parts of the country.
World's highest railway bridge opens in conflict-hit Kashmir
Decades in the making, the arched Chenab Bridge sits 359 meters above the river of the same name.
Le Vā by Ladi6
The R&B icon's latest was seven years in the making, a tribute to her late mum that marries bold beats with her effortlessly cool vocal style. Audio
NZ pop singer Cassie Henderson wins Best Pop Artist at the AMAs
NZ pop singer Cassie Henderson chats about new music and winning Best Pop Artist at the Aotearoa Music Awards. Audio
A chief's children's book weaves fa'amatai and proverbs
"I didn't want the children to miss out on the richness of the values."
North Korea's internet hit by a major outage
North Korea's internet is experiencing a major outage, said a UK-based researcher, but the cause may be internal rather than a cyberattack.
Fire on historic ship likely caused by electrical fault
That led the investigation team to conclude an electrical fault was the most likely cause of the fire.
Vehicles stranded on the Lindis Pass being recovered
Motorists are being reunited with their vehicles today, after a rescue mission in the Mackenzie Country last night.
In the Wintergarden with Nikita 雅涵 Tu-Bryant
Kara Rickard catches up with multidisciplinary Taiwan-born artist Nikita 雅涵 Tu-Bryant. Audio
Tenant quits lease after apartment hits almost 44C, bond refunded
The tenant said it was difficult to sleep and it wasn't safe storing a co-tenant's medication inside the apartment.
'We hit a nerve': Ngarewa-Packer on Parliament's longest suspension
She says the Privileges Committee process is not equipped to deal with the haka issue. Audio
Mapuna Deep Dive 7 June 2025
Husband and wife duo Courtney and Tua Karalus founded the Waikato based company, Deep Dive Division, which recently won the Maori Company of the Year at the New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards. Deep Dive is a… Audio
Brumbies v Hurricanes: what you need to know
Team lists, key stats and news about tonight's Super Rugby Pacific play-off in Canberra. Video
US Supreme Court grants DOGE access to social security data
The decision came after the Trump administration appealed to the top court to lift an order by a district judge restricting access to Social Security Administration records.
Kiwi bach mystery novel snares global publishing rights
An idyllic summer holiday on the Kāpiti coast inspired Wellington writer Jennifer Trevelyan's debut novel.
Trump-inspired Cantonese opera aims to bring love and peace
The sold-out show, Trump, The Twins President, was performed in Hong Kong as Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke this week.
Ben Bayly: What is New Zealand food?
Chef, TV presenter and proud champion of Kiwi kai, Ben Bayly is back on our screens tonight with the fourth season of A New Zealand Food Story. The series has taken him all around the motu on a… Audio
Reading for pleasure with Kate de Goldi
Kate de Goldi is a novelist, children's writer, Arts Foundation Laureate, and the brand-new Te Awhi Rito Reading Ambassador. Audio
'Emotional' Djokovic yet to decide on another French Open campaign
The three-time French Open champion was beaten in straight sets today after missing three set points in the third.
Weinstein concedes he acted 'immorally' as jury deliberations pause
However, in a TV interview the disgraced Hollywood mogul insisted he did nothing criminal.
Michelle Duff: Surplus Women
Weaving comedy and truth through her new collection of short stories, award-winning writer and journalist Michelle Duff's new novel Surplus Women explores power and patriarchy through women set in… Audio
Police still following tips to find missing Christchurch woman
Elisabeth disappeared after walking out of the Margaret Stoddart Retirement Village in Riccarton on Wednesday.
Fifth Diamond League victory for Walsh in Rome
It follows the Kiwi's successes in Brussels in 2015 and 2019, and Zurich in 2016 and 2018.
Second machete incident sends Melbourne mall into lockdown
The Victorian government enacted a total sales ban on machetes last month after a previous incident.
Ruthless Sinner downs Djokovic to reach maiden French Open final
The world number one has set up a blockbuster French Open final showdown with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.
Rob Sarkies: Pike River
Director Rob Sarkies' new film Pike River tells the story of the fight for justice after one of the worst mining disasters in New Zealand's history. Audio
Bret McKenzie: Minecraft and music
Award-winning musician and comedian Bret McKenzie gives us a sneak peek of a new album 'Freak Out City'. Audio
Building apprentices go head to head in Hamilton skills challenge
Jack Mathis planned on becoming a dairy farmer, but has changed his career pathway.
NRL: Everything you need to know about Warriors v Sharks
Brace yourself for the 'Clash of the Titans' between rival front-rowers Fisher-Harris and Fonua-Blake.
Should I contribute to KiwiSaver or pay mortgage faster? Ask Susan
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
Wiggins credits recovery from addiction to Lance Armstrong's support
The five-time Olympic champion who is recovering from cocaine addiction says he feels "indebted" to the American.
Farmers risk being cut off as bridge funding dries up
Waka Kotahi has announced it will not extend a 30 June sunset clause or offer additional funding for a replacement for a quake damaged bridge at the Waiau Toa Clarence River.
Taiwan accuses China of 'provocative' military patrol near island
Taiwan routinely reports Chinese military activity nearby but this time it's used unusually strong wording to condemn the patrol.
Ōtara youth challenged to design new town centre playground
Auckland Council removed the playground and seating area in January in a bid to deter antisocial behaviour and public drinking outside the Ōtara TAB.
Astrophysicist Dr Michelle Thaller
Matariki is just around the corner, and flying in for the event is renowned NASA science communicator Dr Michelle Thaller. Audio
Mistakenly deported man returns to US to face charges
Abrego Garcia's lawyer said it would now be up to the US judicial system to ensure he received due process.
Chiefs v Blues: what you need to know
Team lists, key stats and news about tonight's feature Super Rugby Pacific play-off in Hamilton. Video
Four killed, 80 wounded in intense Russian air attacks on Ukraine
The casualties came as powerful explosions reverberated across the country.
John Boyne: overcoming trauma to be a better parent
Multi award-winning Irish author John Boyne is famed for the global phenomenon The Boy in The Striped Pyjamas, which sold more than 11 million copies. His latest is an interlinked quartet of novellas… Audio
The small town hunting competition that's helping save lives
The annual Pongaroar contest helps hunters and farmers tackle pest numbers while raising funds for a rescue helicopter.
Is location-sharing actually making teens less safe?
When a romantic relationship becomes unhealthy, the location-sharing apps teenagers use for safety can put them at risk of psychological abuse, says Spanish researcher María Atiénzar Prieto.
Auckland's Cabaret Festival: Songs from the Factory
Auckland's Cabaret Festival is on at The Civic until next Friday. The final show will be Songs from the Factory directed by Anapela Polata'ivao. Audio
Trump vs Musk - what's going on?
An extraordinary public feud has erupted between President Donald Trump and his former ally Elon Musk. Simon Marks is our correspondent in Washington DC and speaks with Mihi. Audio
The small town hunting competition that's helping save lives
The annual Pongaroar hunting competition helps hunters and farmers tackle growing pest numbers while raising funds for the rescue helicopter.
'Humbling experience': Pike River movie to premiere at Sydney Film Festival
The feature film Pike River will premiere at the Sydney Film Festival on Saturday, before its release in New Zealand later this year. The movie follows the families of the...
Trump-Musk divorce threatens a business empire
Analysis - Elon Musk's decision to go all in on Donald Trump never made much sense. His scorched-earth approach to breaking up with Trump is even harder to square.
Unmanned military tech: Julia Macdonald
Mines, guided missiles, satellites and more recently drones, are just some of the military tech that have been developed over the last few hundred years. A new book The Hand Behind Unmanned explores… Audio
The Kiribati pilot inspiring the next generation of Pacific aviators
When Salote Mataitini first dreamed of becoming a pilot, she was a child reading newspaper articles about aviators, long before iPhones or social media.
3D animal scanning app up for award at Fieldays
Fieldays is back for another year, kicking off next week at Hamilton's Mystery Creek. It's the Southern Hemisphere's largest agricultural event and is well known for launching cutting edge technology… Audio
The pressure of home premiums
House insurance is something all homeowners need. It's meant to provide peace of mind, yet rising premiums are making it increasingly difficult to access. Audio
Exercise reduces risk cancer patients dying by third - study
It's common knowledge that exercise is good for us, but for the first time, a study has found that exercise can reduce the risk of cancer patients dying by a third. Audio
Triple murder accused takes stand in poisonous mushroom trial
The Australian trial involving death cap mushrooms in a beef wellington has captured the world. This week triple murder accused Erin Patterson took the stand for the first time. Audio
Tottenham Hotspur sack manager despite trophy win
The club's Australian manager departs Spurs, just weeks after winning a major trophy.
Collecting the stories on the ground in Ukraine
Several people have been killed and dozens wounded in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight as Russia launched drone and missile attacks. Audio
The longest suspension in Parliament ever
This week parliament took the unprecedented step of suspending both Te Pati Maori leaders, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, and Rawiri Waititi for a record-setting 21 days. Audio
Norwegian gynaecologist jailed for dozens of rapes
Arne Bye, 55, was found guilty of committing 70 counts of rape and sexual assault during gynaecological examinations of his patients.
Alcaraz returns to French Open final after ailing Italian retires
The defending champion composed himself after a slow start before charging into back-to-back finals after eighth seed Lorenzo Musetti retired.
Foreign students paid $1b in fees last year
But the fees were about $100 million less than the pre-pandemic years of 2018 and 2019.
Beckham to be awarded knighthood by King Charles
The former England football captain is set to be named in the King's Birthday Honours List, according to sources.
Dozens of homes without water as watermain bursts
A burst water main has opened up a hole on a major Christchurch road.
SH1 closed after pedestrian hit by truck
A crash between a truck and a pedestrian has closed State Highway 1 at Peketā, south of Kaikōura.
South Island gears up as snow, wind and sub-zero temperatures arrive
Authorities are urging caution as road conditions turn slippery and treacherous as a big chill bites. Audio
Police call off search for missing Christchurch woman
The woman, 79-year-old Elisabeth, was reported missing in Riccarton on Wednesday night.
Cars involved in violent Levin street race sold on Facebook Marketplace
At the street race 10 people were arrested and seven were injured.
'Human error' behind massive internet outage
More than 100,000 customers in Wellington and nearby areas lost fibre for more than an hour on Friday morning.
Australian navy ship accidentally blocks internet and radio in NZ
It happened earlier this week during a visit intended to celebrate the sister city relationship between Canberra and Wellington.
Pacific Waves for 7 June 2025
Samoa's early election date confirmed; Ship in Fiji's harbour capsizes after removal; Ni-Vanuatu teachers strike continue one year on; Researchers unlock new secrets of early Pacific migration. Audio
Samoa's early election date confirmed
RNZ Pacific's Samoa correspondent Galumalemana Tipi Autagavaia says the Electoral Commissioner told local media on Thursday that the country's election will be held on the 29th of August. Audio
Ship in Fiji's harbour capsizes after removal
A ship in Suva Harbour capsized after it was removed from a wharf by Fiji Ports. Audio
Ni-Vanuatu teachers strike continue one year on
Now to Vanuatu where 600 of the country's teachers have been involved in a year-long strike. Audio
Researchers unlock new secrets of early Pacific migration
Researchers from Otakou Whakaihu Waka or the University of Otago are helping to bring clarity to the great migration of early Pacific pioneers. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 7 June 2025
The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
'Kick in the guts': Govt knocks back most of city's housing plans
Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger says the plans have been a huge undertaking and the result doesn't feel like the best outcome.
A Kiwi dream goes global - Synthony's symphony of success
A marriage of bass drops and bow strings, Synthony strikes a chord from Christchurch to Calgary.
Te Tai Tokerau comes out on top at 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy awards
The Excellence in Māori Sheep and Beef Farming and the Young Māori Farmer awards both went to Northland-based farmers.
Twelve-month prescription renewals: What you need to know
Explainer - The government announced in the Budget a plan to allow 12-month prescription renewals. But how will it work?
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