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Finance Minister Nicola Willis criticised for wearing UK dress on Budget day
Finance Minister's vivid blue outfit retails online for $1100.

Bigger may be better: Late advice shake-up forces councils to re-think water reform plans
11th-hour advice is shaking up proposals by smaller councils to continue providing standalone services.

Central Auckland fire: Ladder firetruck for skyscraper blaze had to respond from Hamilton
One of two heavy aerial firetrucks needed at a central skyscraper fire was stalled at a road closure en route from Hamilton.

PNG's national boradcaster moves to reintroduce shortwave radio for nationwide coverage by 2030
It is the national broadcaster's response to the government's goal of reaching 100 percent of the population - across "rugged mountains and scattered islands" - by 2030.

Northern Mariana Islands: Endangered Mariana Crow population rebounds on Rota
The endangered Mariana Crow, known as "Aga" in Chamorro, is showing strong signs of recovery, with 70 breeding pairs now thriving in the wild on Rota. That figure represents approximately...

"South Auckland to the Tech World" the future isn't just in Silicon Valley
"There's a lot of different aspects of technology, and there's a lot of creative technology as well. And for us, Maori and Pasifika, our brain leads more to the creative side," Muliagatele Danny "Brotha D" Leaoasavai'i.

Auckland FC v Melbourne Victory, A-League semi-final: What you need to know
Auckland FC v Melbourne Victory Kick-off: 6pm Saturday, 24 May Go Media Mt Smart Stadium Live blog updates on RNZ Sport Auckland FC are one win or draw away from...

How Japanese legend Hiroki Sakai has shaped the destiny of Auckland FC for “years to come”
Sakai has been the perfect leader at the new club, setting standards across the board

Budget 2025 leaves blood cancer patients behind
No new funding for blood cancer medicines in Budget 2025 denies patients acces and causes harm, say patients, advocates and doctors.

Freddie Mercury’s ‘treasured’ daughter speaks out after decades
His daughter, now 48, lives in Europe and is a medical professional.

How Rotorua’s air pollution transformation defied expectations
Once the worst winter air, the city has today shed its label of 'polluted'.

Keeping the kaupapa alive: Nga Morehu awarded King’s Honours
Survivors Gary Williams and Eugene Ryder were among 12 people honoured for their advocacy and mahi in addressing abuse in state care.

Crusaders v Highlanders: Sevu Reece emotional after claiming Super Rugby Pacific try-scoring record
Sevu Reece scored his 66th career try as the Crusaders beat the Highlanders.

Bolwer Bloomfield works on Team Niue selection
Niue's bowler Olivia Bloomfield is continuing to build her own record and hoping she can still make it back into Team Niue Bowls for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. She led...

Detector dog Iti retires as New Zealand reviews its dog programme for Pacific Island nations
The eight-year-old explosives detector has been sniffing out crime in the region as part of New Zealand Police Pacific Detector Dog Programme.

Tom Grennan lights up Liverpool for Radio 1's Big Weekend
The Higher hitmaker brought out Ella Henderson, Mel C and KSI as surprise acts to close out day one.

One person dead in truck crash with power pole in Whangarei overnight
Police said they were called to the scene at 1.25am.

Auckland deputy mayor Desley Simpson to announce mayoral bid decision next month
Speculation began when Desley Simpson's son registered desleyformayor.co.nz last year.

Eight cats killed on Auckland street as council tracks down owner hiding dogs
The council confirmed the CCTV footage appeared to show the same dogs.

Why butter is just better, no matter the cost
Bread-and-margarine pudding just doesn't have the same ring to it, says food writer Denise Irvine.