News Special

From changes to KiwiSaver and benefits to business tax breaks, we cover the major winner and losers from Budget 2025. Presented by Corin Dann who is joined by RNZ's political and business editors… Read more Audio

RNZ's Budget Day Special hosted by Corin Dann. Corin is joined by Political Editor Jo Moir, Business Editor Gyles Beckford and a range of RNZ correspondents to explain what the budget means to you. Audio

The Minister for Emergency Management, Kieran McAnulty, is expected to land in Auckland any minute now, along with the Prime Minister, Chris Hipkins. Their planned early morning flight was delayed due… Read more Audio

A state of emergency is in place in Auckland after a huge storm hit the city last night. Two people are confirmed dead and two more people are missing after the heavy rain and flooding in the city… Read more Audio

Tomorrow, New Zealand will proclaim King Charles III's accession to the throne. First, Cabinet will meet, followed by the Executive Council, and then the Proclamation of Accession ceremony will take… Read more Audio

Over the years Queen Elizabeth's relationship with Māori has been both a focus of debate and protest, but also celebration and reflection. The Queen heard the call of the karanga - and haka pohiri in… Read more Audio

Throughout the country, people have been paying their respects for the Queen in various ways. Māni Dunlop spoke with RNZ reporter Niva Chittock who is in Christchurch Audio

In 1995, Queen Elizabeth and Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu stood shoulder to shoulder to sign an act with a crown apology. The Kiingitanga has of course expressed its sadness at the death of the… Read more Audio

The Queen was a well-known lover of horses, and horse racing. She inherited her father's stables upon his death, and was the Patron of the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' Association. Here in New… Read more Audio

A New Zealander who grew up on the East Coast, former lawyer and journalist David Jones, is living in London. He visited Buckingham Palace and has been watching the events unfold since the Queen's… Read more Audio

Aotearoa has been just one of several Commonwealth countries mourning the death of the Queen over the past day, as preparations for her funeral get underway. Crowds gathered along Wellington's… Read more Audio

The British DJ at the centre of this event says he has been the target of hate and abuse online. Audio