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This page contains all audio and news items we publish, in chronological order, with the most recent first.
Burial plaques stolen off soldiers graves in Invercargill
The boss of a Southland RSA is not pulling his punches after thieves pinched burial plaques off soldiers graves at an Invercargill cemetery. Police believe they were stolen from the St Johns Cemetery… Audio
Tensions between Venezuela and America ramp up
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about tensions betwene Venezuela and America ramping up along with concerns over US air strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats, as well… Audio
Small businesses advised not to panic over arrival of IKEA
Small busineses are being advised not to panic over the arrival of retail giant IKEA. The 34,000 square metre store is stocked with 7,500 unique products, with forecasts suggesting up to 20,000… Audio
'It's going to be hectic': Businesses prepare for IKEA stampede
The opending day this week will "create more traffic jams", a local cafe manager says. Audio
Indian community shuns jewellery for bullion as gold prices soar
The price of trading gold bullion on world markets has almost doubled in the past year.
Diedre Irons rolls over another Beethoven
Diedre Irons talks with RNZ Concert's Bryan Crump ahead of a performance of Beethoven's 3rd Piano Concerto this weekend. Audio
'The maths do not maths' - Greens urges govt to come clean on Paris Agreement plans
Nicola Willis has cast fresh doubt on whether New Zealand will pay for the offshore carbon credits needed to meet its 2030 promise to halve emissions.
Asian supermarket takes over former Woolworths site in Auckland
Golden Apple is expected to open a new store in Blockhouse Bay in August next year.
Indian community shuns jewellery for bullion as gold prices soar
The price of trading gold bullion on world markets has almost doubled in the past year.
Former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor stripped of remaining titles
One of the titles is one of the most senior orders of knighthood in the British honours system and was founded in 1348.
The Pre-Panel for 2 December 2025
Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
Seymour calls principal a media 'frequent flier', as mum says daughter was sick after mouldy school lunch
Parents were horrified after their children ate contaminated food. Audio
Feature: Ruby Tandoh digests food culture in 2025
Food isn't just something we eat anymore. We're served up food culture all day long, whether we invite it in or not, feeding our cravings and shaping our choices in ways we don't always notice. Ruby… Audio
Luigi Mangione appears in US court as attorneys seek to have key evidence tossed
The 27-year-old is accused of killing a health insurance company executive in a brazen attack that sparked a national debate.
Ministry signals another boot camp may be on the cards soon
The first pilot boot camp last year was with volunteers.
'Extremely concerning': Vandals block cycle path with planks
A champion cyclist is "disgusted" by a spate of vandalism in Wellington's Town Belt which appears to be targeting mountain bikers.
Man accused of murdering Gurjit Singh 'lied to police', Crown says
A forensic expert has testified that blood samples taken in and around Singh's home were 500,000 million times more likely to be Rajinder's than a random person, prosecutor says.
Music feature: An insight into Emmylou Harris
It's rare that someone is able to thrive in both roles, but Emmylou Harris was able to do just that - and that's why she is the focus of our music feature today. As if releasing 26 solo albums wasn't… Audio
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Let's chat about what's happening in Australia and here to share the news from across the Tasman is Brad Foster. Today Brad looks at the move to extend the lifespan of the largest coal fired power… Audio
Court of Appeal dismisses disclosure bid in China extradition case
Kyung Yup Kim claims he will be subjected to torture and an unfair trial if extradited to face trial for allegedly killing a woman in Shanghai in 2009.
Book Critic: Claire Mabey shares her picks
Let's chat books now and our critic Claire Mabey has some excellent offerings - especially if you're thinking of books for Christmas: Good Things Come and Go by Josie Shapiro Wrapping Things by Linda… Audio
'A bit tired, a bit ratty': Fiery exchange between Willis and Labour MPs
The Finance Minister has called the opposition's behaviour "unbecoming" after accusations of name-calling and conspiracy-thinking.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 2 December 2025
The government wants a cap on local council rates to be in place by 2029. Bryan Cadogan was mayor of Clutha for five terms and held a rates cap for over 10 years; Finance Minister Nicola Willis has… Audio
Podcast Critic: The Wonder of Stevie
Podcast Critic Elliot Childs shares his listening recommendations: Cannonball The Wonder of Stevie. Audio
Why are we so bad at discerning sounds?
New research out of Auckland University has revealed we're really bad at discerning sounds. Sam Schwarzkopf an Associate Professor of Health Science chats to Jesse about why. Audio
Health NZ devolving decision-making receives positive feedback - Health Minister
"There's a real desire from the organisation for decisions to be made closer to those who are providing the care in the districts and in the regions," Simeon Brown says.
Senior police officers to have internet use audited after McSkimming scandal
The Commissioner says he's asked for a "closer look" at the police watchdog's scathing report.
What exactly is the Queen's Chain and how can you use it?
Last week we had a conversation about paper roads, or as the Outdoor Access Commission prefers to call them, "unformed legal roads" and goodness me did we get a lot of feedback from you. Many of you… Audio
What is 'ragebait' and how does it compare to other 'words of the year'?
The Oxford English dictionary has announced their Word of the Year as "Ragebait" That joins Cambridge's pick "Parasocial", Collins "Vibe Coding" and Dictionary.com ... playing to the youth crowd with… Audio
Explainer: Open Banking is here - so what is it exactly?
This week open banking officially went live for customers of the big four banks. That's ANZ, ASB, BNZ & Westpac. If you bank elsewhere your bank might not have enabled it quite yet. But exactly what… Audio
RNZ hits live listener target a year early
Just-released survey figures show 500,300 live listeners in a typical week for RNZ National aged 10 or older, up from 475,800 in the last survey.
Virginity testing harming women in New Zealand - researcher
Medical professionals have been approached to conduct the procedure and have declined, a researcher says.
Surprising findings in research into bullying
When you were in school, and you saw someone being bullied - were you encouraged to stand up and step in. New research out of Australia has now shown, this might not actually help and be… Audio
Private hospital nurses strike after being blocked from union
Nurses at a private hospital are on strike over the employer's refusal to let lower paid workers join the union. Vicky Woodfield is a New Zealand Nurses Organisation union delegate and orderly, and… Audio
Man charged with swallowing $33,000 locket in jewellery shop
Police say the pendant is yet to be recovered.
Midday Rural News 2 December 2025
An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team. Audio
Chronic methamphetamine use will cost us - emergency doctor
The consequences of chronic methamphetamine use are already visible in hospital wards, and it's about to get worse, Dr Paul Quigley says.
Midday Sports News for 2 December 2025
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio
Heated exchange between MPs during scrutiny week session
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has labelled the conduct of Labour MPs "unbecoming" after a fiery scrutiny week appearance which saw accusations of name-calling and conspiracy-thinking. Acting… Audio
Government wants rates cap in place by 2029
The government wants a cap on local council rates to be in place by 2029. Bryan Cadogan was mayor of Clutha for five terms and held a rates cap for over 10 years. He spoke to Charlotte Cook Audio
The clam invasion threatening our drinking water
Nothing prepared me for the rapid transformation unfolding in the Waikato River since the invasion of the Asian clam, Adam Hartland writes.
Tertiary institutions enrolling extra students to meet demand
An increase in school-leavers has driven enrolments up across the entire tertiary sector, including polytechnics and private tertiary institutions.
Is this a spatula or a fish slice?
Producer José Barbosa claimed this is a spatula. Is he right or a victim of misinformation? Click through for a more detailed look.
Sports correspondent Glen Larmer
Glen assesses the Black Caps' chances against the West Indies in Christchurch in the first test match of the summer, looks ahead to the second Ashes test which gets underway later this week and other… Audio
Single retired women turning to 'reverse mortgages'
What's behind the rise in women borrowing against their homes?
Wellington's Gordon Wilson flats to be demolished this month
Victoria University will knock down the building which lost its protected heritage status this year.
Births, deaths and marriages: unpacking the numbers
Statistics NZ's population insights analyst Rebekah Hennesy joins Kathryn to unpack the numbers. Audio
'Rage-baiting' is the word of the year: but what does it mean?
Trolling has been around for almost as long as the internet itself - here's how some are now using it to make money.
Ozempic-type drugs backed by WHO for treating obesity
It conditionally recommended GLP-1 drugs for long-term treatment - along with healthy diets, exercise and support from health professionals. Audio
Dairy owner stabbed during Christchurch robbery
Police said the robbery happened at a business on Opawa Road.
Business commentator Victoria Young
The latest in the Du Val saga as former employees speak out. There's an election at Fonterra with three well known candidates putting their hands up. And the new Air NZ chief executive is off to a… Audio
Seymour calls principal a media 'frequent flier', as mum says daughter sick after school lunch
Parents were horrified after their children ate contaminated food.
RNZ Pacific News at 11am for 2 December 2025
The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio
Calls for government to stump up $359 million for forestry response
The cost of transitioning land in Tai Rāwhiti was initially estimated to need $200m of government funding, however the figure has grown to nearly double that.
Has the freedom of 'hybrid work' made us happier?
Businesses have been forced to adapt, but has that actually made our lives better?
Around the motu: Jimmy Ellingham in Manawatu
Jimmy Ellingham talks to Kathryn about how the latest from the Manawatū. Audio
Book review: Nadia's Farm Kitchen by Nadia Lim
Leah McFall reviews, Nadia's Farm Kitchen by Nadia Lim, published by Nude Food Inc. Audio
Local govt shake-up: A complicated job for a complex system
Regional councils have to find a different way of operating that cuts down on double ups and layers of bureaucracy.
The 'boat guy' on electrifying Auckland's passenger ferries
Michael Eaglen on his 25 years in the marine industry and the electricification of Auckland's ferries. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 2 December 2025
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; The mother of a girl who ate a potentially mouldy school meal is disgusted students were served gone off food; The World Health Organisation… Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 10am for 2 December 2025
The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio
USA correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben
President Trump demands closure of Venezuelan airspace and denied reports that his defense secretary ordered the killing of a drug-smuggling boat's crew. Audio
Hong Kong's aging towers face urgent questions after city's deadliest blaze in decades
When the photogenic silhouette of old residential towers turned into a wall of flames, many Hongkongers felt a shock of recognition - Wang Fuk Court was not unusual.
数十年来最致命火灾背后 香港老旧高楼面临亟待解决的难题
大埔宏福苑 高楼楼群昔日挺拔优美的轮廓被熊熊烈焰吞噬扭曲的画面，深深震惊了居住在这座东方之珠的数百万民众。而宏福苑这样的老旧高楼在香港比比皆是。
New trunk line in South Island
The Southerner's back with a new name as passenger rail to the South Island main trunk line. Audio
Wairarapa to consider holiday hotspot booze ban
The issue is raised in a report to be put before Masterton's District Council on Wednesday.
Claims corporate clinics not prioritising community 'not reflective of the data'
Tend Health's founder says Ayesha Verrall's comments are an odd assertion and its data says otherwise. Audio
Oxford’s Word of the Year is utterly infuriating
"Rage baiting" is a manipulative tactic used to elicit outrage from their viewers.
'Incredibly Shakespearean': How political leaders get rolled
Explainer - What happens if National or Labour MPs decide to turn on their party's leaders?
Intermediates make renewed call for middle school options
Intermediate schools say it should be easier to keep pupils on past year 8, and grow a year 9 and 10 roll. Audio
'Eggs in one basket': Commission warns MPs over carbon removal plan
The Climate Change Commission says there are risks with relying on forestry for the country's carbon removal.
Organisations overlooking cost of job insecurity at work
A business consultancy says restructures often led to a lack of innovation and lower performances.
Questions over fate of regional council port assets
Regional councils own assets worth billions of dollars, but what could happen to them with plans to scrap regional councillors? Audio
Give a Little Day allows fee-free charity donations
For today only, registered charities or schools donated to via Givealittle will receive the full amount, with the crowdfunding site waiving its usual 5% fee. Givealittle chief executive Lythan Chapman… Audio
'Won't work': Mayor hits out at government's new rates cap
Wayne Brown has taken aim at the policy, suggesting the government should start paying rates on its own properties. Audio
Mouldy meals served to students at Christchurch school
Parents of some children at Haeata Community Campus in Christchurch have expressed concern after some pupils were served meals covered in mould. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to Corin Dann from outside… Audio
Swimmers warned over water quality issues ahead of summer
Would-be swimmers have been told to be vigilant about the quality of the water they're diving into this summer. Elaine Moriarty is the acting chief scientist at Environment Canterbury and spoke to… Audio
Calls for yellow-legged hornet trapping in Auckland to be widened
Northland conservationist Brad Windust says authorities need to look at casting the net wider ahead of summer. Audio
Single retired women turning to 'reverse mortgages'
What's behind the rise in women borrowing against their homes? Audio
Market Update for 2 December 2025
Market Update for 2 December 2025 Audio
Sports Chat for 2 December 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Head of UK budget watchdog quits after early release of finance minister's budget
Richard Hughes' agency inadvertently released key details of Rachel Reeves' annual tax-and-spending budget statement ahead of time. Audio
The clam invasion threatening our drinking water
Nothing prepared me for the rapid transformation unfolding in the Waikato River since the invasion of the Asian clam, Adam Hartland writes.
Reverse mortgages being used by pensioners to get by
Single women are turning to reverse mortgages as a way to get more cash flow in retirement - and some commentators say it may sometimes be because the adjustment to a "single" pension rate is too… Audio
Yellow-legged hornets issue worsening in Auckland
As summer ramps up, so does the heat on Auckland's invasive yellow-legged hornet population. To date, 29 queens have been found in Glenfield and Birkdale. Victor Waters reports. Audio
Push to legalise oral nicotine pouches
With the country set to miss its Smokefree 2025 target, the government is exploring legalising oral nicotine pouches. Professor Janet Hoek is co-director at ASPIRE Aotearoa, a University of Otago… Audio
Rates caps may mean more expensive parking, libraries and pools, mayors say
Councils might consider raising fees for things like pools, recreation centres and other community facilities, Wellington mayor Andrew Little says. Audio
Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Sports News for 2 December 2025
European media is reporting that New Zealand driver Liam Lawson will retain his Formula 1 seat in 2026. Audio
Morning Report live: Chris Hipkins on new council rates cap, and mouldy school lunches
More to come on this breaking story.
'Lack of understanding' on Cooks/NZ realm relationship - expert
Earlier this year, New Zealand extended its funding pause to its realm country, the Cook Islands, "reluctantly".
Auckland transport networks prepare for opening of IKEA
In Auckland, businesses near the new Ikea store are steeling themselves for a stampede to the homeware giant's opening on Thursday. Amy Williams reports. Audio
WHO recommends GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic for obesity
The World Health Organisation has updated its guidelines for their treatment of obesity - and is now recommending GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy, alongside behavioral therapy. University of… Audio
Mother of girl who ate mouldy school lunch "disgusted"
The mother of a girl who ate a potentially mouldy school meal is disgusted students were served gone off food. Rebecca Mckenzie, whose 12-year-old daughter Aurora ate one of the meals spoke to Corin… Audio
Health NZ and nurses union at loggerheads over strike plan
Nurses have been accused of failing to provide 'life preserving services' but the union says a plan for dedicated on-call staff to cover gaps during strike action was rejected. Audio
Market Update for 2 December 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ’s business team. Audio
Government announces 4% council rates rise cap
The government's long-awaited rates cap is likely to start with minimum increases of two percent and a maximum of four percent, and would take effect from the start of 2027.
Calls for speed camera fines to be ring-fenced
A group that advocates for driver education and licensing wants the Government to show its commitment to that cause - by ring-fencing money from speed camera fines. Wendy Robertson is the national… Audio
Corporate clinics accused of not prioritising community needs
Labour says some corporate owned GP clinics don't prioritise community needs. It announced a new cheap-loans policy to help GPs and nurses to buy or set up their own practices. Cecilia Robinson is the… Audio
The Rotorua family on a 4-year camping trip
The Leopards loved camping, but holidays were just too short. So they sold their things and hit the road.
Health NZ accuses nurses of failing to meet patient commitments
Health NZ management is accusing nurses of failing to honour their commitment to provide so-called "life preserving services" during a partial strike. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Trump willing to release MRI results but has 'no idea' what it examined
"If they want to release it, it's OK with me to release it. It's perfect," the US president told reporters.
Liam Lawson to remain in Formula 1 in 2026 - report
It's been a turbulent year for Lawson who has spent much the season fighting for points and his survival.
Mayors warn of more charges due to rates rise cap
Mayors are warning we may be charged for libraries and see price hikes for other council services as the Government puts a cap on rates rises. Gisborne District Council mayor Rehette Stoltz spoke to… Audio
Sports News for 2 November 2025
Reports in Europe claim New Zealand driver Liam Lawson will remain in Formula 1 in 2026. Audio
Black Caps out to dominate West Indies in first Test
New Zealand will be looking to extend their dominance over the West Indies and get their World Test Championship campaign off to a flying start at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
Fans frustrated as tense Tall Blacks finish cuts out on screen
Australia's Boomers beat the buzzer against New Zealand in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers - but not everyone got to see it.
More than 900 dead, hundreds still missing after deadly storms
Cyclone-fueled downpours battered parts of Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia this week when a rare tropical storm formed in the Malacca Strait Audio
Business News for 2 December 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ’s business team. Audio
The narrow window to stop the yellow-legged hornet
Unless New Zealand rapidly scales up its search effort, we could soon be confronting an incursion far tougher and costlier to stamp out.
Why are we all paid so close to the minimum wage?
The median wage has drawn significantly closer to the minimum, so how can we boost incomes?
Minister Simon Watts announces council rates rise cap
By 2029, annual increases on local council rates will have to stay between 2-4%, a target which some Mayors warn will hamstring councils. Local Government Minister Simon Watts spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Flooding kills more than 1000 people across South East Asia
More than 1000 people have been killed in a major flooding disaster across South East Asia. Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, have all suffered large-scale devastation after monsoon rains… Audio
Boat spotted fishing in marine reserve
Newly released data shows similar offences spike during summer.
Morning Rural News for 2 December 2025
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Making the best use of your time
What makes a good day, and how can we ensure we have more good days than bad across our lifetimes?
First Up - The Podcast, Tuesday 2 December
On today's First Up pod: deputy prime minister David Seymour responds to the week in politics; we hear about the unleashed dogs of Kawerau, meanwhile - the bears of Japan are catching people in… Audio
Former Trump lawyer unlawfully serving as US attorney - appeals court
The legal blow to the Trump administration could have far-reaching consequences on other appointments across the country.
Lawyers criticise ministry's advice to Shane Jones on set net fishing
The Environmental Law Initiative has filed court proceedings against the oceans and fisheries minister for failing to protect hoiho, or yellow-eyed penguins, from the risk of extinction.
Early Sports Chat for 2 December 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Why one fund manager is banking on Trump to support falling Bitcoin
The price of Bitcoin has fallen significantly after a volatile year, but experts say having a proponent in the White House is likely to put a floor under its price.
Sports Chat for 2 December 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
How a student feels his way through NCEA exams for six hours
End of year exams are stressful for most teenagers. For 17-year-old Toby Ireland, the work begins long before he even sits down to study.
Infrastructure Commission suggests phased approach to building new highways
MPs have voiced concerns at the affordability of the government's Roads of National Significance project at the start of Scrutiny Week.
Tall Blacks coach knew it would take something special to beat them
Judd Flavell admits he couldn't have been more proud of his side and knew it would probably need something special to beat them.
Red Bull regret suggesting Antonelli moved aside for Norris
Red Bull issued a statement of regret after senior team members made "incorrect" comments accusing Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli of moving aside for McLaren's Formula One leader Lando Norris at the Qatar…
Charter School Agency reveals enrolment numbers
The number of enrolments had been kept under wraps after the agency told the privately-run, state-funded schools not to reveal their numbers while still setting up.
A320 jets have new quality problem, Airbus confirms
The issue affects a "limited" number of A320-family aircraft and comes after a recall over a software bug, which affected airlines including in New Zealand.
Mayor says rate rise limit will require trade-offs
Mayors say complying with a 4% limit on rate rises will require trade-offs. They warn it could mean a hike in fees for parking, libraries, pools and going to the local tip. Russell Palmer reports. Audio
World News Wrap for 2 December 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Tahiti landslide: hundreds join interfaith church service in homage to victims
The major landslide left no survivors in the small township of Afaahiti-Taravao, southeast of main island of Tahiti, on 26 November, with a three-year-old girl the youngest victim.
NZ heading for retirement unit shortage
New research predicts New Zealand will be short more than 11,000 retirement units within the next 8 years - with that growing to 23,000 by 2048. Paula Bishop, chief executive of Village Guide spoke to… Audio
News in Tongan for 2 December 2025
The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Sports News for 2 December 2025
The Tall Blacks fell to a narrow loss to Australia in the second and final match last night in Wellington, with the Boomers guard Davo Hickey hitting a buzzer beater to seal a 79-77 win. Audio
Pacific Waves for 2 December 2025
Fiji Prime Minister fronts up on past military coups; Samoan news anchor wins Emmy award for Maui coverage; Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora. Audio
Fiji PM fronts up on past military coups
Fiji Prime Minister fronts up on past military coups. Audio
Samoan news anchor wins Emmy award for Maui coverage
In the United States, Utah's first Samoan news anchor has recently won an Emmy award for her coverage of the Maui wildfires. Audio
Pacific sports wrap with Iliesa Tora
Dubai hosted the first leg of the HSBC Sevens Series at the weekend, under a new format. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 2 December 2025
The latest News in Cook Island Maori ( Te Reo Maori Kiki Airani), brought to you by our partners Pacific Media Network Audio
Deputy PM on council rates cap, school lunches
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour answers political questions of the week, including contaminated school lunches and council rates Audio
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