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Is this really the perfect boiled egg?
RNZ TAHI's So'omalo Iteni Schwalger set out to find what does the perfect boiled egg taste like? And is it worth the hassle?
Three cars struck man killed on motorway, no one stopped
Police are now looking for witnesses after the death and another fatal crash on Auckland's motorways.
Cook Islands backs down on passport plan after NZ 'bared its teeth'
The New Zealand government was threatening "to punish" Cook Islanders if the plan went ahead, its prime minister, Mark Brown, says. Audio
Pōwhiri one of many Waitangi events, says Potaka
Politicians from the coalition government received a frosty reception at Waitangi this year, but Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says the pōwhiri that received so much attention was just one… Audio
How to spark the 'flywheel of learning' in students
A study of thousands of US teenagers found they were both bored at school and stressed out by it, at the same time. Audio
NZ escapes hottest January on record, but warmer weather coming
Last month was the world's warmest on record, while Aotearoa had its coldest since 2017. Audio
Waitangi Day 2025: In pictures
Waka hit the water at the Treaty Grounds, while the PM was welcomed onto Ōnuku Marae in Akaroa and the Waitangi Hikoi made themselves known.
How to spark the 'flywheel of learning' in students
A study of thousands of US teenagers found they were both bored at school and stressed out by it, at the same time. Audio
Five in custody after Mākara armed incident
Five people have been arrested following an incident at a property in the small settlement of Mākara, near Wellington.
'Hours and still stuck outside' - Ticket tech chaos at music festival
Music fans are venting their frustration online after a Ticketek glitch stopped them at the gates to Auckland's Laneway Festival.
Wrapping up Waitangi with record waka turn-out
From the dawn ceremony to the numerous local performances and powerful words, Waitangi Day 2025 was one to remember, but a highlight would have to be the record turn-out of waka.
Luxon speaks to media after Waitangi event in Akaroa
Ngāi Tahu's Treaty settlement has allowed them to become a driving force in the country's economy, the PM says.
Volunteers join search for jetskier in Cook Strait
Marlborough volunteers joining Havelock Coastguard and police to continue the search.
Warning issued: Professional body for eye specialists attempts to stop surgical procedures by optometrists
The warning was issued by the Commerce Commission to the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists.
Law Society president back after abuse record destruction inquiry
A standards committee inquiry found Barton had not breached any rules or met the definition of unsatisfactory conduct, so no further action was necessary.
Live: Politicians welcomed at Waitangi, but not all will be there
Follow all the speeches and events from the Treaty Grounds.
Kiwi woman allegedly killed by partner in murder-suicide in Melbourne
Rachel McKenna is being remembered as a loving soul and a devoted mother.
Dunedin's new 'elbow in the ribs' ad
The campaign takes aim at Auckland, Wellington, and Queenstown "where people will be feeling the squeeze on housing prices and free time". Audio
What's open on Waitangi Day?
Trading restrictions don't apply to Waitangi Day in the way they would for Easter holidays, Christmas, or the first half of Anzac Day - but you may have to pay a surcharge.
Labour would not support Te Tiriti commissioner with veto right - Hipkins
The Labour Party will not support Te Pāti Māori's call for the establishment of a parliamentary commissioner for Te Tiriti with the ability to veto parliamentary decisions, Chris Hipkins told RNZ. Audio
Banana mystery of Beeston baffling residents and world
The English town of Beeston has been puzzled by a plate of peeled bananas that appear on the same street corner every month. Audio
960kg of waste cleared after Mangawhai tornado
A 10-person taskforce spent 125 hours over two days clearing the waste, following last month's devastating storm.
Witnesses sought after truck rolls north of Auckland
Dashcam footage had been uploaded to social media following the crash on SH1, and police would like to speak with the driver who captured it.
Leaders lay out goals at Iwi Chairs Forum
The political situation is simply one of the big topics, Ngāti Kahungunu iwi chair Bayden Barber says
Kura, schools to receive structured literacy packs in te reo Māori
The packs include yearly guidance, lesson plans and activities, at all 310 schools using the Māori-medium curriculum.