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Why next year’s Splore festival will be the last
“I’d rather it finish with a bang,” says owner John Minty.

What could follow Bougainville's exit - and why Papua New Guinea struggles to let go
Analysis - Papua New Guinea's hesitation over Bougainville is not simply political delay or bureaucratic caution, writes Scott Waide.

What does the election of Tonga's new noble PM mean for democracy?
Lord Fakafanua, 40, a member of the Tonga's royal family, was elected as Tonga's youngest-ever prime minister on Monday.

Firefighters sent to Rangipo Power Station after false fire alarm
Fire and Emergency said crews were called to the site and the reported fire was a false alarm

Annke WCD600 review: Big security cam coverage for a small price
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Dual lenses cover wide-angle and zoomed-in views Smooth pan-and-tilt movement Very affordable price Cons Conspicuous industrial design Dependent on a wired power supply Built-in power-surge protection Generic third-party app with pushy upsells Our Verdict The Annke WCD600 offers impressive coverage and durability, making it a smart choice for broad outdoor monitoring, provided you’re...

Rents taking 40 percent of average income
New data shows renters spent 40 percent of their income on rent in August at a national level, but there are regional differences.

What's really going on with Canterbury's water
Luis Arevalo fears his grandson will never be able to drink water straight from the tap because of the nitrate in the local water supply.

Food and fibre exports set to reach record $62b next year
That's up from the $60.4b record set this year.

McLeod’s Daughters star Rachael Carpani dies
She "unexpectedly but peacefully passed away" on Sunday.

David Seymour promises to reignite Treaty principles debate in 2026
The ACT leader made the comments in a sit-down interview with RNZ reflecting on 2025 and looking ahead.

Where to find the best DOC campsites in New Zealand
They're affordable, available and set in some of the best spots around the country.

Live: Emotional vigils held for Bondi Beach shooting victims
Sydney's iconic Opera House was lit up overnight with an image of candles on a menorah.

Splore festival will end for good in 2026
The long-time curator of the arts and music festival says it's due to low ticket sales.

China's 38% EV Price War Lands in Thailand--And It's Shaking Up the Market

Diaspora Minister Chikli visits Chabad security hub en route to Sydney after Hanukkah attack

Ukraine says it just carried out the first-ever underwater drone strike on a Russian submarine

Ukrainian drones struck a Russian oil platform in the Caspian Sea for the third time in a matter of days, security source says

Former Congo rebel leader Lumbala sentenced to 30 years over wartime atrocities

New Zealand misses the AI bus
Right now, New Zealand could be benefitting immensely from the investment in AI growth but instead, thanks to lame decisions, we are choosing to subsidise the US$42 billion a year profits of a huge multinational, to the cost of every Kiwi.

Our Changing World: Return of The Kakapo Files
Hopes are high for a bumper kakapo breeding season - and RNZ will be there to cover it.

Agencies worried parking fees at DOC hotspots will see unsafe roadside parking instead
Documents show concerns raised by the Transport Agency, Police, Heritage NZ, and the NZ Alpine Club about people potentially parking off-road or on the state highways to avoid fees.

The best games we played in 2025
More than 200 titles dropped this year, here are some we loved playing the most.

Inland Revenue liquidates nearly 900 companies in one year
The tax department made applications to wind up more than 120 business in November alone.