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Number of university students earning A's is on the up
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The number of university students earning A's is on the up - and could soon be the most common grade. Dr James Kierstead carried out the study and spo...
Metallica gets Auckland rocking with visitor spend
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Metallica thrilled tens of thousands of fans at Eden Park the weekend - generating more than an estimated 5-million-dollars for Auckland's economy.
More than 2000 Air NZ flight attendants set to walk off job
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More than 2000 Air New Zealand flight attendants will walk off the job on December 8, after failing to reach agreement over pay and conditions. The pr...
Oil and gas companies given access to confidential cabinet info
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oil and gas companies were given privileged access to confidential cabinet drafts during their two-year campaign to weaken regulations. Kirsty Johnsto...
Business News for 25 November 2025
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Business News for 25 November 2025.
Success of cervical screening programme pushes out wait times
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gynaecology services have been overwhelmed by thousands of referrals from the cervical screening programme since self testing was introduced, pushing ...
Government changes rules on responsibility when builds go wrong
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Home warranties will be mandatory for new residential builds and major renovations, while those contributing to building design work, like architects ...
Trump hints progress being made in Ukraine peace talks
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After criticising the leadership of Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, US President Donald Trump has now hinted that progress is being made to en...
Morning Rural News for 25 November 2025
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.
Early Sports Chat for 25 November 2025
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.
Teen still has no answers following mystery medical event
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Three months after fainting and waking up paralysed, a Canterbury teenager is no further ahead in finding what happened. Timothy Brown reports.
World News Wrap for 25 November 2025
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Study finds 1.2 million tonnes of food wasted every year
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A food rescue group believes more research is needed to understand why so much edible food is thrown out before it reaches our homes. Aotearoa Food Re...
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 24 November 2025
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
National is proposing to raise Kiwisaver contributions to a combined 12% by 2032 - bringing it in line with Australia; Newly re-elected Auckland Mayor...
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We crossed the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.
AB's finish with bang but how did they rate overall in 2025?
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The All Blacks season is over, with the team rounding out their year with a comfortable win over an inexperienced Wales side in Cardiff. The Scott Rob...
Reverse vending machine trialed on North Shore
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A North Shore supermarket is trailing how much schools and other organisations could gain from a money back scheme on empty drink bottles and cans. Sa...
Sports Chat for 24 November 2025
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 24 November 2025
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Some KiwiSaver providers say there’s a catch in National’s plan
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been talking some KiwiSaver providers who say there's a catch in National's latest policy announcement.
Survey reveals 81% of counsellors harassed or bullied
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A survey of last term's Auckland councillors and local board members has found 81% of those who responded had been harassed or bullied by members of t...
Calls for action on overheating homes
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The New Zealand Green Building Council and Auckland Council have written an open letter to the government asking for urgent action on overheating home...
Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown lays out his plan for second term
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Newly re-elected Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says his second term will be focused on boosting the region's economic growth, making the CBD more invitin...
Sports Chat for 24 November 2025
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 24 November 2025
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
How early is too early to start thinking about Christmas?
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For some people, it's a strict December first only. For others, the moment Halloween wraps up, the lights, tinsel and Mariah Carey come out. Joyce Mor...
Soldier says he was a ticking time bomb after Ukraine stint
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A former soldier who attacked a taxi driver in a drunken rage says the Defence Force failed to get him desperately needed help after a traumatic stint...
Changes to KiwiSaver promised by National
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
National has entered campaign mode, debuting its first new election policy in a bid to revitalise its flagging support in the polls. Acting political ...
National promises to raise KiwiSaver contributions
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
National is proposing to raise Kiwisaver contributions to a combined 12% by 2032 - bringing it in line with Australia. Business New Zealand's Catherin...
Business News for 24 November 2025
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
COP30 climate summit draws to a close
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The COP30 climate summit has drawn to a close after two weeks of talks in the city of Belem, Brazil. Climate Change Minister Simon Watts spoke to Meli...
Hui hosted in Northland over Te Pati Maori expulsions
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Maori in Northland have met this weekend to discuss the expulsion of MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi from Te Pati Maori. Chair of Te Runanga-a-iwi-o-Ngapuhi M...
Russia-Ukraine peace plan details leaked
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talks on ending the war in Ukraine have been held in Switzerland, after the details of a US-Russia 28-point peace plan were leaked. Correspondent in G...
Claims of appalling conditions at boarding house
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A woman whose adult son was discharged from a mental health unit into an Auckland boarding house says the living conditions were appalling and unfit f...
Morning Rural News for 24 November 2025
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The latest rural news with Monique Steele.
Early Sports Chat for 24 November 2025
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.
National promises KiwiSaver changes after election
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
National is out of the gates with its first election policy - proposing to lift combined employer and employee KiwiSaver contributions to 12% by 2032 ...
World News Wrap for 24 November 2025
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Air NZ considering banning power banks on flights
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand is considering banning portable power banks on flights, after a string of fires linked to the devices. Pilot and aviation commentator ...
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 21 November 2025
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feral cats will join stoats, ferrets, weasels and rats and possums on the list of species targeted for eradication; The prime minister is insisting al...
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We crossed the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.
Report recommends keeping public services at regional level
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new report shows New Zealand is best served by keeping key public services at a regional level. Local Government New Zealand's regional sector chair...
Wellington City Council hits pause on Golden Mile project
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington City Council has hit pause on its Golden Mile central city revamp after learning of another budget blowout. Wellington mayor Andrew Little ...
Market Update for 21 November 2025
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Investors digest AI chip giant Nvidia's results
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The mood lightened on global markets overnight as investors digest the latest forecast-beating results from AI chip giant Nvidia. Business reporter Ki...
Weekly Sports Panel: Abby Wilson and Taine Randell
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and former All Black captain Taine Randell discuss this weekend's sport action.
38,000 fewer serious violent crimes in the past year
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The government's claiming its tough on crime approach is paying off - with 38,000 fewer serious violent crimes in the last year. Police Acting Assista...
ED consultant on what it’s like working with AI tool, ‘Heidi’
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ED doctors around the country can now use an AI tool called Heidi to record consultations and generate draft clinical notes and referrals. Scott Boyes...
PM insists all is well in coalition as Peters and Seymour clash
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The prime minister is insisting all is well in the coalition as it approaches its second anniversary - even as his two governing partners go hammer-an...
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith responds to new crime data
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government says its tough on crime approach is working after new data shows victim numbers have dropped considerably. Justice Minister Paul Goldsm...
Market Update for 21 November 2025
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
Sports Chat for 21 November 2025
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Feral cats added to Predator Free 2050 policy list
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feral cats will join stoats, ferrets, weasels and rats and possums on the list of species targeted for eradication. Gareth Morgan spoke to Ingrid Hipk...
Quarter of prescription errors picked up pose serious risk
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More than one in four prescription errors picked up by pharmacists had a potentially serious risk of harm to patients. Ruth Hill reports.
Mother of three killed in Sanson fire releases statement
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The mother of three children who died in a house fire in the Manawatu town of Sanson last week, has spoken out for the first time.
Business News for 21 November 2025
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
Rotorua still waiting for new courthouse despite promises
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frustration is growing in Rotorua, with the government promising that a new courthouse is on its agenda, but there's still no action after years of de...
Government pauses new prescriptions on puberty blockers
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Te Manahou Mackay says the life she has today wouldn't have been possible without taking puberty blockers when she was younger. Mackay spoke to Ingrid...
US, Russia draft plan to end Ukraine war as Pentagon visits
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The United States and Russia have reportedly drafted a plan to end the war in Ukraine. BBC Monitoring's Russia Editor Vitaly Shevchenko spoke to Corin...
Morning Rural News for 21 November 2025
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.
Early Sports Chat for 21 November 2025
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.
World News Wrap for 21 November 2025
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Calls for investigation into asbestos contaminated play sand
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As schools and homes continue to dispose of asbestos contaminated play sand - the government is being urged to investigate how this happened. Chris Pe...
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 20 November 2025
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachers believe students are less distracted in class, according to a report released today into the phone ban in schools; 'Heidi' records consultati...
20yo runs from Auckland to Wellington to support men's health
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A 20 year-old from Kapiti is travelling on foot from Auckland to Wellington, clocking 50-plus kilometres a day to support men's mental health. Emma Up...
Concerns over number of sub-Antarctic species arriving in NZ
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A sub-Antarctic white-headed petrel found in Auckland's Muriwai Beach carpark has been released back into the wild after weeks of recovery. BirdCare A...
Sports Chat for 20 November 2025
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 20 November 2025
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Market Update for 20 November 2025
South Island outpacing the north in economic recovery
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The cost of a tray of beef mince continues to keep favourites like nachos off the menu for a lot of households. Kim Savage spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss abo...
Some Pike River families say meeting a waste of time
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some Pike River families say their meeting with the Workplace Safety Minister was a "complete waste of time". Anneke Smith reports.
NZ unlikely to meet smoke free target, despite numbers dropping
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Smoking is on the decline in New Zealand, but the Ministry of Health's most recent health survey shows the Government is unlikely to meet its SmokeFre...
CEO Interview: Prue Tyler, Shift Advisory
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A law firm is acting as a disrupter in the profession - changing the way people work, in what's traditionally been a rigid workplace. Prue Tyler found...
Sports News for 20 November 2025
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Black Caps have won an 11th successive one-day series at home after edging the West Indies in a thrilling final over of the rain reduced second OD...
Plans to transform site of iconic Wellington shop into apartments
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A developer taking over an iconic Wellington fruit shop has unveiled his plan to transform the building into luxury apartments. Mary Argue reports.
Research highlights social media addiction issues in teens
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We've long been warned about the dangers social media poses for teens - now new data shows many are displaying addictive behaviour. Research lead-auth...
Auckland Council opens kids play sand drop-off centre
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Council has opened up a drop-off site for kids' coloured play sand, over a nationwide recall. Morecroft Asbestos Removal's Jason Catterall sp...
Sports Chat for 20 November 2025
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 20 November 2025
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Market Update for 20 November 2025
Emergency departments to use AI consultations with patients
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
'Heidi' records consultations and automatically creates draft clinical notes, referral letters, and follow-up summaries for doctors to review and appr...
Minister promises ferry overhaul will cost less than $2 billion
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Winston Peters has announced he's secured a fixed price deal for two new ferries, which will come into service in 2029.
Crunch-time for negotiators at COP30 in Brazil
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's crunch-time for negotiators at this year's global climate meeting in Brazil, with plenty of the details still to be thrashed out on the last offi...
Educators push for more restrictions on social media for teens
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Banning mobile phones in school has led to improved learning and behaviour - and the Education Review Office says social media should be next. Ruth Sh...
Sports News for 20 November 2025
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Black Caps have sealed a one-day series victory over the West Indies after claiming a tense five wicket win in a rain reduced second one-dayer in ...
Business News for 20 November 2025
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Business news for 20 November 2025
Great Rides proving to be great success for central Otago
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The government says the Great Rides are giving regional tourism a huge boost, with those biking the trails spending $1.28 billion on accommodation, fo...
AI chip-maker Nvidia set to report earnings
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI chip-maker Nvidia is due to report its earnings today - with investors bracing for a $300 billion swing in market value. Wedbush Securities analyst...
Morning Rural News for 20 November 2025
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
News from the rural farming sector.
Early Sports Chat for 20 November 2025
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Winston Peters reveals new Cook Strait ferry details
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Rail Minister has lifted the lid on how the government plans to save cash on the new Cook Strait ferries. Nick James reports.
World News Wrap for 20 November 2025
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Students more focused following phone ban - survey
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teachers believe students are less distracted in class, according to a report released today into the phone ban in schools. Albany Senior High School ...
Sports News for 20 November 2025
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Black Caps beat the West Indies by five wickets in a rain-curtailed second one-dayer in Napier to seal the three-game series 2-nil.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 19 November
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nicola Willis and Tangi Utikere joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says recent ...
Baking Bitches chapters spread to Hauraki and Bay of Islands
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A volunteer baking team is expanding into the Hauraki region, and the Bay of Islands as rising hardship puts local services under pressure. Good Bitch...
Rare pink grasshopper spotted in Mackenzie Basin
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A rare pink grasshopper has been spotted hopping through Canterbury's Mackenzie Basin. Department of Conservation ranger Jen Schori spoke to Corin Dan...
Sports Chat for 19 November 2025
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 19 November 2025
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
What happens to KiwiSaver funds when someone dies?
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Money correspondent Susan Edmunds looks into what happens to a person's KiwiSaver when they die.
Feral cats yet to be added to predator list, despite promise
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2023, Christopher Luxon promised his government would add feral cats to the list of species included in Predator Free 2050. More than two years on,...