RNZ stories
The proposed cuts could deepen service risks, as officials urged ministers to back a much more aggressive push into AI and digitisation.
Auckland's emergency AM radio coverage now rests on a single 110-metre mast, after RNZ replaced two ageing Henderson towers without disrupting service.
Balclutha's turnaround shows rural towns can attract people back when jobs, housing and local effort line up, despite wider megatrends.
Police say gang cash funded first-class holidays, five-star stays and a Dubai car-rental business as six men face drugs and laundering charges.
Broadcast still reaches most New Zealanders daily, even as streaming grows, with free access and emergency resilience keeping it relevant.
Taxpayers face a NZD $50.7 million bill after a cancelled Immigration New Zealand upgrade failed to deliver any measurable benefits.
Many Kiwis are overconfident about spotting AI fakes, even as 40 percent admit sharing or considering sharing sensitive data with chatbots.
Flight cancellations on the San Francisco to Auckland route left passengers stranded after an off-duty dispute between two pilots was reported to regulators.
Flexible superannuation could trim New Zealand's pension bill by up to NZD $49 billion a year by 2048, accountants say.
Ultra-low delays and backup pathways can make or break live broadcasts, especially when sports betting and remote events are involved.
Her son's helmet likely prevented a head injury after a Greymouth e-scooter crash, as ACC payouts for such accidents keep rising.
Safety gains from raised road platforms in Hamilton are outweighing complaints, as councils review costly fixes for faulty installations.
More than half of tenants in homes managed by several major agencies reported mould, damp or draughts, fuelling calls for tighter oversight.
Residents could face weaker flood protection after a former chief financial officer accused Environment Southland of failing to deliver promised work.
Severe weather clean-up costs in Tairāwhiti have been eased, with Gisborne District Council securing the largest share of a new grant.
Work to secure State Highway 6 at Epitaph Slip could still be years off, despite a completed case for a $102 million realignment.
Rural households in Tasman face higher bills as new national rules force long-delayed water upgrades to protect drinking safety.
A proposed Timberlea station could spur housing and retail growth in Upper Hutt if councillors agree to fund a feasibility study.
Larger stones are set to be installed after high seas sent driftwood and debris over the Hokitika flood barrier and onto the walkway.
Passengers described screaming and panic after flames shot from a Qantas engine, forcing an emergency diversion to Christchurch.
