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National abandons 2023 campaign policy to allow KiwiSaver for rental bonds
"It's one of those things that you put in the 'it's a nice idea, but too difficult' basket, the Housing Minister says.

Japan's emperor and empress arrive in Belgium for state visit

Last coal boiler in a NZ hospital decommissioned
The project to replace the 13 remaining coal boilers across eight Health New Zealand campuses has now finished.

Spate of abandoned half-empty milk bottles baffles South Island community
On and off for almost two years, someone has been leaving half empty bottles of flavoured milk on top of a self service pump at a fuel stop in Alexandra.

AWS chief says enterprise AI is now delivering ROI
AWS CEO Matt Garman says enterprise AI is moving into production as more organisations report measurable returns on investment.

Investigation underway after ‘mass death event’ of rays and sharks on Porirua beach
The Petone Beach Clean Up Crew posted on Facebook that they had found over 30 deceased eagle rays and two rig sharks in the Porirua Inlet.

‘Unforgivable miscarriage of justice’: Trial begins for two police officers allegedly involved in wrongful conviction of Alan Hall
Two police officers involved in the investigation into Arthur Easton’s murder that ultimately led to the wrongful conviction of Alan Hall have pleaded not guilty to charges.

High Court was wrong to find order forcing councils to fluoridate unlawful, appeal finds
The Health Ministry appealed a High Court decision that found its order forcing 14 councils to fluoridate was unlawful.

Maori names restored to five Auckland regional parks
The new names are an important step in acknowledging the past and celebrating Maori heritage, says the council.

PM has confidence in Police Commissioner as conduct authority investigates complaints
RNZ understands those complaints relate to his conduct towards women.

Airbnb burglary arrest after Stuff investigation prompted police U-turn
Police have arrested a 35-year-old woman in connection with the burglary of an Airbnb property in Christchurch.

Why Is The Crypto Market Up Today?

Russian high schools now require 17 hours of basic military training classes for 6th to 11th grade

The trees protecting Europe's climate are themselves under threat

First dinosaur bone from Antarctica found in a drawer

Apple Raised Prices on Almost Everything. Is the iPhone Next?

South Korea unveils $1tn chip and AI investment plan
It comes as regional rivals like Taiwan, China and Japan are investing heavily in chip factories and other technology.

'It is a challenge' - Health NZ denies poor planning led to lack of gastro doctors at Palmerston North Hospital
After one specialist retired and a couple left because of unexpected illness, a lot of pressure was put on the remaining gastroenterology staff, says Health NZ.

Kaixiao Liu's journey from failed China's Got Talent contestant to Auckland mystery death
Liu has been found guilty of the kidnapping and manslaughter of one of his followers, Shulai Wang, whose body was found in Auckland's Gulf Harbour.

'No one wants to be sick forever' - ACT Party's new welfare policy slammed
ACT leader David Seymour is making huge assumptions about people he has never met, according to a beneficiary advocate.

Do you recognise this man? Police seek help identifying prolific burglar
A man is being sought by police following a series of burglaries at a self-storage facility in Auckland.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon admits he didn't know there was no night shelter for rough sleepers in Auckland
The Prime Minister held his weekly post-Cabinet media conference, after revelations MSD staff have performance targets to reduce emergency housing numbers.

The All Whites fell short of history in 2026. What needs to change for 2030?
ANALYSIS: New Zealand’s time in North America will be remembered for what might have been.

Rumble in Russell: Politicians have a bruising encounter with ex-All Blacks
The fundraiser for the Rugby for Life charity has grown into one of the biggest fixtures in Northland's sporting calendar.

In photos: MPs, sports stars and hangi chef rumble in Russell
Hundreds turned out to see the Parliamentary Rugby Team take on a Russell invitational side in Saturday's Rumble in Russell. See how it all unfolded with RNZ's photo gallery.