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Media Council upholds complaint over RNZ heatwave story headline
17 Jun 2025A Media Council ruling has upheld complaints against RNZ over a February 2025 article.
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Media Council supports two RNZ headlines
16 Jun 2025The Media Council has ruled that two complaints about online headlines did not provide enough grounds to proceed.
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Apology: Live broadcast 4 June, 2025
13 Jun 2025In our live discussion on Wednesday, 4 June about electricity market reform, former Transpower Chair Keith Turner made statements about the consultancy leading the review, Frontier Economics. RNZ…
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Teenager starves to death alone in emergency accommodation
12 Jun 2025The 17-year-old's parents say multiple agencies failed their child.
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Broadcasting Standards Authority upholds RNZ broadcast
10 Jun 2025The BSA has agreed with RNZ that a 'fleeting' reference to overseas legislation in a broadcast interview was not materially misleading.
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UN corrects statement
9 Jun 2025Spokesman's comments that 14,000 babies in Gaza could die in 48 hours have been retracted.
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Te Tai Tokerau comes out on top at 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy awards
10 Jun 2025The Excellence in Māori Sheep and Beef Farming and the Young Māori Farmer awards both went to Northland-based farmers.
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'I was outspoken': Former All Black recognised in King's Birthday Honours
2 Jun 2025During his time on the sidelines with Sky Television, Murray Mexted became a commentator who you either loved or loathed.
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'What are we going to do, put them in jail next' - Principals on prosecuting parents
The Ministry of Education is now poised to take legal action against parents who fail to send their kids to school, David Seymour says. Audio
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Rocket Lab signs $460 million deal with US missile tracking tech company
Geost develops electro-optical and infrared technology used in missile warning and tracking, surveillance and reconnaissance.
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Auckland's deputy mayor leaves right-leaning party
29 May 2025Communities and Residents confirmed that Desley Simpson had left the group.
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Explosion on boat in Bluff under investigation
29 May 2025Three crew members were injured and taken to Kew Hospital in Invercargill.
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Waiuku's $383k safety improvement project paused after criticism
28 May 2025The Auckland Transport proposal has been a source of contention among the local community.
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The business turning kiwifruit into a leather alternative
KiwiLeather Innovations aims to repurpose the 50,000 tonnes of kiwifruit rejected in New Zealand each year.
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Broadcasting Standards Authority rules on three complaints against RNZ
27 May 2025Three broadcasting complaints that were not upheld by RNZ have also failed on referral to the Broadcasting Standards Authority.
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Performance with a purpose - Trump on South Africa
27 May 2025Donald Trump's claims of a white genocide in South Africa betray the influence of his billionaire expat friends, including Elon Musk
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Budget 2025: Spy agencies funds cut as national security threats grow
23 May 2025Funding changes come at a time of intensifying security challenges as cyber threats and geopolitical tensions escalate.
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Video: Man appears to have seizure in collision sport event
22 May 2025One of the men was able to be helped away on his feet, another slumped to the ground during the 'Run It Straight' event. Audio
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FMA staff face compulsory weekly survey in strive for efficiency
21 May 2025The Financial Markets Authority has told staff to complete a weekly survey detailing things like hours worked, tasks completed daily and how long they took.
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Celebration on court, censure in the House: Te Pāti Māori MPs' suspension sparks kōrero
20 May 2025While tikanga Māori is being sanctioned in Te Whare Pāremata, te reo Māori is alive and thriving on the netball courts of Tāmaki Makaurau.
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Take down notice - 22 May 2025
22 May 2025On 22 May 2025, RNZ retracted this story 'Rocket Lab-launched satellites to help Ukraine in war against Russia', following its publication on 20 May 2025, after receiving additional information.
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Staged reopening of asbestos-affected museum 'days or weeks' away
20 May 2025The Auckland War Memorial Museum is hoping to open part of the building within days, as it loses thousands of dollars daily. Audio
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Public consultation opens on Western Springs Stadium's future
19 May 2025Ponsonby Rugby Club faces losing its home at Auckland's Western Springs Stadium if the space becomes the new base for the city's football team Auckland FC. Audio
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Wānaka search and rescue responding to more avoidable accidents
19 May 2025Unprepared people are venturing deeper into back country, lured by influencers and websites.
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