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LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition on display in Wellington | RNZ
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- LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition on display in Wellington | RNZ
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 28 minutes ago
- Description
- A new exhibition at Wellington's Tākina venue is set to transport Lego and Star Wars fans to a galaxy far far away | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition opens to the public this weekend. Wellington is the first international stop on the exhibition's global tour, and only New Zealand stop.
Ryan McNaught, more commonly known as 'Brickman', who helped create the exhibit, said it took more than 25,000 hours to build.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/regions/621210/wellington-s-takina-venue-to-display-lego-star-wars-the-exhibition
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- Once Were Gardeners | Episode 2: The Planting | RNZ
- Runtime
- 26:05
- Date posted
- 58 minutes ago
- Description
- [G] After moving back to Waima in Northland, Ricco Tito was quite new to gardening, but under the expert guidance of local whānau, he jumped in the deep end and is planting 3,000 kūmara seedlings for the community.
WATCH Once Were Gardeners @ https://www.rnz.co.nz/video
or on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3lS2qVBadNM-9oDfSYYI3dqfIc6GHIAG
Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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- RNZ officially welcomed to new Auckland home
- Runtime
- 1:06
- Date posted
- 2 hours ago
- Description
- An important milestone: We're excited for the next chapter of RNZ's story, with our Auckland staff being welcomed into our new home this week | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Read more: https://www.rnz.co.nz/media/314
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- Dramatic footage: Heavy swells hit motorway lanes in Wellington | RNZ
- Runtime
- 0:22
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
- Description
- Wellington transport officials say two southbound lanes on part of State Highway 1 are blocked due to heavy swells | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Motorists can expect delays in the area, the New Zealand Transport Agency says.
🔗 Full details: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/weather/622241/weather-live-flights-cancelled-trees-downed-and-roofs-damaged-by-strong-winds-around-country
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- Māori All Blacks hope their journey inspires next generation | RNZ
- Runtime
- 1:51
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
- Description
- "It's not just a rugby team," is a sentiment that echoed throughout the 2026 Māori All Blacks squad. The jersey carries more than rugby | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
For some players, it is a chance to represent their iwi, hapū and whānau on the world stage.
For others, it is a way to reconnect with whakapapa, strengthen identity and understand more about who they are as Māori, all while playing the sport they love.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/622137/maori-all-blacks-hope-their-journey-inspires-next-generation
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- Controversial clause in conservation bill that allows sale of land to be removed | RNZ
- Runtime
- 13:55
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
- Description
- The Conservation Minister is removing a controversial clause in a proposed law that would allow more conservation land to be sold | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Tama Potaka told the Environmental Defence Society conference the country's understanding of the Conservation Amendment Bill differed to his intention.
He blamed himself for that, saying he wasn't clear enough when he was explaining how land would be protected.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics/620847/controversial-clause-in-conservation-amendment-bill-that-allows-sale-of-conservation-land-to-be-removed
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- National promises homeowners low-cost loans to install solar power | RNZ
- Runtime
- 20:39
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
- Description
- National has promised to help households shift to solar power through low interest loans, if it's re-elected | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
It planned to introduce a Home Energy Fund offering low-interest, long-term loans that are repaid through rates so households can invest in solar, batteries, insulation and heat pumps, without big upfront costs.
The party would also allow people to install solar without the need for council consent.
Read more: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics/620500/national-promises-homeowners-low-cost-loans-to-install-solar-power
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- Christopher Luxon speaks to business leaders at China Business Summit in Auckland | RNZ
- Runtime
- 41:40
- Date posted
- 22 hours ago
- Description
- Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to business leaders on Thursday morning at the China Business Summit in Auckland | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Discussions at the conference are expected to focus on New Zealand's relationship with the Asian nation as well as the global fuel crisis.
Luxon also held a Q&A session at the event.
Read more: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics/620488/watch-live-christopher-luxon-faces-questions-at-china-business-summit
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- Once Were Gardeners | Episode 1: The Soil | RNZ
- Runtime
- 26:29
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- [G] After the Rangitīkei winter, Meretini Bennett-Huxtable prepares her soil & garden beds for the planting season. She is guided by the teachings of her pāpā before her, and the Maramataka (Māori lunar calendar).
WATCH Once Were Gardeners @ https://www.rnz.co.nz/video
or on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3lS2qVBadNM-9oDfSYYI3dqfIc6GHIAG
Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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- Controversial clause in Conservation Amendment Bill to be removed | RNZ
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- The Conservation Minister is removing a controversial clause in a proposed law that would allow more conservation land to be sold | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
"We've had no intention to sell off large parcels of land, but it seems that the words don't necessarily match our intentions," Tama Potaka told media.
Potaka said he would bring suggested changes to Cabinet which made improvements to the status quo, including better safeguards around the sale of land.
New Zealand First deputy leader Shane Jones was at the conference alongside Potaka, and said his party supported Potaka's move.
He said Potaka would be suggesting improvements to the bill to allay public fears and allow DOC to be more efficient.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics/620847/controversial-clause-in-conservation-amendment-bill-that-allows-sale-of-conservation-land-to-be-removed
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- State of emergency declared in Venezuela following deadly quakes | RNZ
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez has declared a state of emergency after strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela's capital bringing down buildings in Caracas and trapping people in the rubble | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Scientists have warned of potentially heavy casualties and widespread destruction across the South American country.
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit about 160 km west of Caracas, followed less than a minute later by a magnitude 7.5 tremor, according to the US Geological Survey.
🔗 More coverage: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/620527/venezuela-declares-state-of-emergency-following-quakes
🎥 Mayor Raziel Rodríguez/Instagram, CNN
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- National promises low-cost loans for solar power | RNZ
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- National has promised to help households shift to solar power through low interest loans, if it's re-elected | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
It planned to introduce a Home Energy Fund offering low-interest, long-term loans that are repaid through rates so households can invest in solar, batteries, insulation and heat pumps, without big upfront costs.
The party also pledged to remove some planning rules to make it easier for households to install solar without the need for council consent.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics/620500/national-promises-homeowners-low-cost-loans-to-install-solar-power
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- NZ Rugby CFO speaks to media after Moana Pasifika's failed rescue bid | RNZ
- Runtime
- 18:35
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- New Zealand Rugby Chief Financial Officer Chris Kinraid faces questions after NZR rejected several bids to rescue Moana Pasifika | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Moana was placed into liquidation in May after previous owners Pasifika Medical Association said it could no longer fund the side after this season, which ended last weekend. The liquidators said the club owed $8.2 million.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/618687/super-rugby-end-of-the-line-for-moana-pasifika-as-bid-to-rescue-franchise-rejected
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- Prime Minister Christopher Luxon shrugs off latest tepid poll | RNZ
- Runtime
- 7:04
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The latest 1News Verian poll has Labour down 5 points on 32 percent, and National down 1 point to 29 percent | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
The results point to the major parties' lowest level of support since the first MMP election in 1996 and its lowest under leader Christopher Luxon in the Verian poll.
Speaking to media on Wednesday, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was not concerned by the poll result, saying there were lots of polls.
He said National had a lot of work to do to ensure New Zealanders understood the party's long-term plan. "National has a long-term plan for the economy. It's about growing the economy, it's making sure life is more affordable for people. That's the job between now and the election," Luxon said.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics/618673/labour-national-downplay-tepid-results-in-1news-verian-poll
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- ‘We’ve just got to keep the language alive’ Jeremy Corbett jokes about his English degree | RNZ
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Before becoming the comedian we all know and love today, Jeremy Corbett was writing billing software for Telecom as a double-major computer programming and English graduate | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/culture-101/audio/2019039196/fast-favourites-jeremy-corbett-part-of-the-set-after-18-seasons-of-7-days
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- Silicon Valley's AI pursuit is 'trying to make humans redundant' | RNZ
- Runtime
- 1:18
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Are we witnessing the greatest technological breakthrough of our time or the end of humanity as we know it? | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Karen Hao says Silicon Valley's pursuit of AI development is "trying to make humans redundant" - something she believes we should be deeply questioning.
Watch the full 30 with Guyon Espiner interview: https://www.rnz.co.nz/video/30-with-guyon-espiner/season-5/karen-hao
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- Luxon shrugs off latest tepid poll | RNZ
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The latest 1News Verian poll has Labour down 5 points on 32 percent, and National down 1 point to 29 percent | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
The results point to the major parties' lowest level of support since the first MMP election in 1996 and its lowest under leader Christopher Luxon in the Verian poll.
Speaking to media on Wednesday, Christopher Luxon was not concerned by the poll result, saying there were lots of polls. He said National had a lot of work to do to ensure New Zealanders understood the party's long-term plan.
Despite the risk that some National MPs could lose their places in Parliament, Luxon said the party was "very focused".
Responding to Opportunity's result, and questions on whether National would work with the party, Luxon said National was already clear about the parties it would work with.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics/618673/labour-national-...
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- 'I want my life back': Survivors speak one year on from changes to redress | RNZ
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Survivors of abuse in care say last year's changes to the redress system have made little difference to their lives | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
RNZ senior reporter Tim Brown sat down with Warren Tait and Alan Nixon.
They're among the survivors who believe they're still owed recognition and compensation for the abuse they faced as children.
Content warning: This story discusses sexual abuse.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics/616490/i-ve-lost-my-whole-life-survivors-speak-one-year-on-from-changes-to-redress
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- Officer caught watching a video while driving police car | RNZ
- Runtime
- 0:21
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- A video has been circulating social media of the marked Police car driving along the road while a video of what appears to be a FIFA match is played on a screen on the dashboard | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Police say the driver of a marked Police car seen playing a video while driving has come forward and been issued with an infringement notice.
"Police apologise for this incident, and we acknowledge the concern this may have caused," Inspector MinHo Lee of Counties Manukau Central Police said.
Video: Checkpoint Watch Auckland Facebook Group
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/regions/617562/officer-caught-watching-a-video-while-driving-police-car
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- Has AI Been Overhyped? | 30 with Guyon Espiner S5 Ep5 | RNZ
- Runtime
- 31:45
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Artificial intelligence has been hailed as the biggest technological revolution in decades. But has it been oversold?
Award-winning journalist and Empire of AI author Karen Hao joins Guyon Espiner to challenge some of Silicon Valley's biggest claims. They discuss whether AI is really on the path to superintelligence, why companies are pouring billions into the technology, the hidden human labour behind today's AI models, and whether the industry is delivering on its extraordinary promises.
Has the AI revolution raced ahead of reality?| Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
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- Seventh PM in 10 years? What’s going on in the UK? | RNZ
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- The revolving door continues in Downing Street, with major political developments playing out in the UK - RNZ's Niva Chittock has what you need to know 👀 | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Read more: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/617267/explainer-why-has-britain-gone-through-seven-prime-ministers-in-10-years
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- Luxon, Hipkins wish Starmer well after resignation | RNZ
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins are wishing Sir Keir Starmer well following his decision to resign as UK prime minister | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Starmer has announced he will stand down as leader of the UK Labour Party, following a period of plummeting personal and political popularity.
He will stay in his post until the contest to replace him is completed.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics/617191/christopher-luxon-wishes-uk-s-keir-starmer-well-after-resignation-announcement
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- Luxon, Willis face questions on National’s KiwiSaver policy | RNZ
- Runtime
- 28:36
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Business leaders say workers could end up wearing the cost of KiwiSaver changes the National Party plans to bring in if it's re-elected in November | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
The party want to make the savings scheme compulsory, automatically enrol babies, pay a contribution to people on parental leave, and extend employer contributions to include workers over 65 years old.
Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis faced questions regarding National's policy at Monday's post-Cabinet press conference.
Read more: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics/615635/workers-could-wear-cost-of-national-s-proposed-kiwisaver-changes
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- Marama Davidson questioned on settings in Greens tax policy | RNZ
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- MATA with Mihingarangi Forbes this week: Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson discusses taxing the wealthy, bottom trawling, and bottom lines | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
▶️ Watch the full @matareportsnz interview: http://rnz.co.nz/mata
- Made with the support of NZ On Air and Te Māngai Pāho
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- MATA | Episode 11: Marama Davidson on taxing the wealthy, bottom trawling and bottom lines | RNZ
- Runtime
- 27:18
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- [G] A day after announcing their flagship tax policy, Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson speaks to Mihingarangi about tackling “corporate greed,” how banning bottom trawling will impact the bottom line for iwi, the Greens' strategy in the Māori seats, and the party’s coalition bottom lines -- would they consider working with NZ First to change the government?
WATCH MATA with Mihingarangi Forbes @ https://www.rnz.co.nz/video
or on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3lS2qVBadNOTxgzDa8l9tXf_9byUPH3z
Made with the support of NZ On Air & Te Māngai Pāho.
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- My cat has become a 'local celebrity' | RNZ
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Wellingtonians can't get enough of Azuki Bean, a "rebellious" cat clocking up thousands of social media followers 😻 | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/regions_wellington/600617/introducing-azuki-bean-the-wellington-cat-that-loves-to-break-and-enter
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- All Blacks coach Dave Rennie reveals first squad, names captain | RNZ
- Runtime
- 2:42
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Fehi Fineanganofo is one of four uncapped players named in Dave Rennie's first squad as All Blacks coach, the England-bound Hurricanes winger busting down the door after a brilliant season for the Super Rugby champion Hurricanes | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Ardie Savea unsurprisingly succeeds the injured Scott Barrett as captain in a squad of 34 for next month's Nations Championship home tests, starting against France in Christchurch on 4 July.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/614769/all-blacks-squad-four-uncapped-players-in-dave-rennie-s-first-squad-ardie-savea-named-captain
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- Adult swimming lessons a slam-dunk for Canterbury Rams' player | RNZ
- Runtime
- 1:22
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Canterbury Rams player Tamenang Choh has always been in his element on the basketball court - but in the water, out of his depth | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
The 27-year-old grew up in Laurel, Massachusetts, in the US, and never had the opportunity to learn to swim as a child.
When he moved to Christchurch to join the Rams this year he would pass the new Parakiore pool on his way to practice, and began to think he should take the plunge as an adult.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/601212/swimming-lessons-a-slam-dunk-for-rams-tamenang-choh
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- ‘A shot at the Kiwi dream’: National promises kids$1500 KiwiSaver kickstart | RNZ
- Runtime
- 1:11
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- The National Party's announced plans to make KiwiSaver compulsory for all workers, automatically enrol babies and contribute $1500 as a Baby Boost payment if re-elected | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
It was part of a suite of changes that would cost more than $1 billion over four years.
The party would also pay a government contribution to those on parental leave and make employer contributions for those over the age of 65 compulsory.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics/609851/national-to-make-kiwisaver-compulsory-if-elected
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- David Seymour responds to Green Party tax policy and National's KiwiSaver plan | RNZ
- Runtime
- 15:43
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- ACT leader David Seymour speaks to media following the Green Party's proposed wealth, corporate, and inheritance taxes, and National's plan to make KiwiSaver compulsory for all workers if re-elected | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Read more: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political
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- Christopher Luxon speaks to media after KiwiSaver announcement | RNZ
- Runtime
- 20:36
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- The National Party announced plans to make KiwiSaver compulsory for all workers, automatically enrol babies and contribute $1500 as a Baby Boost payment if re-elected | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
It was part of a suite of changes that would cost more than $1 billion over four years.
The party would also automatically enrol babies, pay a government contribution to those on parental leave and make employer contributions for those over the age of 65 compulsory.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics/609851/national-to-make-kiwisaver-compulsory-if-elected
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- Firefighters battle fast-growing blaze in Tītahi Bay | RNZ
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Residents in the Wellington suburb of Tītahi Bay say a fire which levelled one home and spread to a neighbouring property on Saturday night grew terrifyingly fast in high winds | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Emergency services were called to the blaze on Spur Grove at about 5.50 pm.
Fire and Emergency said eight fire trucks attended the fire which also damaged another, nearby, home and destroyed caravans near the homes.
Today all that remained standing in the address where the fire began was a single chimney rising out of the blackened remains of the building.
Fire and Emergency said investigators were working at the scene on Sunday to determine the cause of the blaze.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/emergencies_local/609900/it-just-blew-up-titahi-bay-residents-describe-fast-growing-blaze
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- Greens propose wealth, corporate, and inheritance taxes to fund income tax changes | RNZ
- Runtime
- 2:28
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- The Green Party is proposing a suite of new taxes, including taxes on wealth, inheritance, and corporations, which the party said would "tackle inequality and corporate greed" | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
The Greens would also adjust tax settings to introduce a tax-free threshold for income below $10,000, while increasing the tax rate for income over $160,000.
Dubbed "a tax system for all of us'' the proposal is the Greens' first major policy announcement going into the 2026 election.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics/609649/greens-propose-wealth-corporate-and-inheritance-taxes-to-fund-income-tax-changes
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- The Green Party propose wealth, corporate, and inheritance taxes to fund income tax changes | RNZ
- Runtime
- 30:24
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- The Green Party is proposing a suite of new taxes, including taxes on wealth, inheritance, and corporations, which the party said would "tackle inequality and corporate greed" | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
The Greens would also adjust tax settings to introduce a tax-free threshold for income below $10,000, while increasing the tax rate for income over $160,000.
Dubbed "a tax system for all of us'' the proposal is the Greens' first major policy announcement going into the 2026 election.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics/609649/greens-propose-wealth-corporate-and-inheritance-taxes-to-fund-income-tax-changes
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- Utes, boots and allat the Tussock Country Music Festival | RNZ
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- The Tussock Country ute muster offers a slice of rural life under one shed - from the sheepdogs to the shaggy mullets | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Event coordinator Annabel Roy says it's an important part of the wider music festival, held in Gore annually.
Country music enthusiasts nationwide - and across the ditch - made the trip to Southland in late May.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/countrylife/2026/a-country-music-pilgrimage
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- ‘Absolute miracle’: Kiwi skier survives Norway avalanche | RNZ
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- When an avalanche came barrelling down a mountain towards Hannah Hughes in Norway there was barely time to think, just a moment to brace for impact like a rugby tackle on ice | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
The 34-year-old New Zealander was about to be caught by an unstoppable wall of snow that would send her tumbling uncontrollably almost 200 metres downhill while backcountry skiing in Trollfjorden.
"When I was under the snow, I really thought that was it. The fact that everyone survived is an absolute miracle," Hughes said.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/606283/absolute-miracle-no-one-died-kiwi-skiers-survive-massive-avalanche-in-norway
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- Dame Lynda Topp's final send-off for sister Jools | RNZ
- Runtime
- 5:49
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- "We rolled Jools gently over, and there stuck in her bum crack was the most beautiful piece of horse grass you've ever seen." | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
More than a thousand friends, family members and fans gathered at the Auckland Viaduct Events Centre to celebrate the life of Dame Jools Topp. Dame Lynda honoured her sister by tenderly sharing what unfolded on the day she died, peppered with the blunt comedy the twins are famous for.
🔗 Watch the speech: https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/people/goodbye-to-a-beautiful-twin-the-full-transcript-of-lynda-s-final-tribute-to-dame-jools-topp
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- Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks on NZ economy | RNZ
- Runtime
- 11:55
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to reporters following the release of the latest GDP data from Stats NZ and responds to questions about Shane Jones' $63k travel bill | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Read more: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political
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- Maps reveal where conservation land could be sold off after govt reforms | RNZ
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Did you know more than half of New Zealand's conservation land could be eligible for sale if a new bill passes? | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
🔗 Read Farah Hancock's full report: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/598542/maps-reveal-where-conservation-land-could-be-sold-off-after-government-reforms
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- 'Administrative error': PM on Shane Jones' $63k travel bill | RNZ
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has described Shane Jones' $30,000 budget blowout as a genuine "administrative error" | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Jones travelled to Canada in March last year to attend the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada convention. The original trip was budgeted and approved by Cabinet to cost $33,000 but ended up blowing out to $63,000.
"It genuinely was an administrative error," Luxon said. "I expect it won't happen again."
However, the Finance Minister Nicola Willis criticised Jones, saying he has made "significant errors". Jones has immediately fired back, telling RNZ Willis "must be in possession of information I don't have, because to the best of my knowledge there were no errors made by my office".
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is defending his deputy's travel expenses including a private limousine on standby and an upgrade to business class fl...
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- Labour promises universalfree prescriptions again if elected | RNZ
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Labour is promising to reinstate universal free prescriptions if it wins the November election, adding it to the list of promises to be funded by a Capital Gains Tax | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
The free prescriptions would apply to all funded medicines from July next year, costed at $74.5 million a year.
"When people skip their prescriptions because of cost, their health problems can get worse - and that costs everyone more in the long run," leader Chris Hipkins said.
The previous Labour government brought in free prescriptions as part of its 2023 Budget. National heavily criticised the move as too costly at the time, immediately promising to reinstate the co-payment fee.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics/598587/labour-vows-to-bring-back-universal-free-prescriptions-if-elected
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- Labour vows to bring back universal free prescriptions if elected | RNZ
- Runtime
- 19:05
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Labour is promising to reinstate universal free prescriptions if it wins the November election, adding it to the list of promises to be funded by a Capital Gains Tax | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Leader Chris Hipkins and health spokesperson Dr Ayesha Verrall announced the policy on Thursday afternoon at a pharmacy in Upper Hutt.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics/598587/labour-vows-to-bring-back-universal-free-prescriptions-if-elected
- Title
- The kids bringing joy to the elderly, one pool noodle at a time | RNZ
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Every two weeks a bus of pre-schoolers turns up at one Auckland resthome, ready to bring some loneliness-busting laughs for the residents | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/wellbeing/the-kids-bringing-joy-to-the-elderly-one-pool-noodle-at-a-time
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- ‘It gives us laughs’: The kids bringing joy to the elderly, one pool noodle at a time | RNZ
- Runtime
- 5:44
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Rosedale Retirement Village is staving off loneliness among its residents with visits from local pre-schoolers - they sing, play games together and have morning tea | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Research shows up to a third of older people experience loneliness, with those in residential care more likely to feel alone due to lack of mobility and independence.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/wellbeing/the-kids-bringing-joy-to-the-elderly-one-pool-noodle-at-a-time
- Title
- How cancel culture tactics on the left and the right threaten free speech | RNZ
- Runtime
- 1:38
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- From prison cell to press freedom advocate, Peter Greste talks to Guyon about free speech and cancel culture | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Watch the full 30 with Guyon Espiner interview: https://www.rnz.co.nz/video/30-with-guyon-espiner/season-5/peter-greste
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- ‘Do the right thing’: Police urge partner of missing woman Rowena Walker to speak | RNZ
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Police are renewing an urgent appeal for information on the whereabouts of missing Canterbury woman Rowena Walker | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
It has been more than 10 months since Walker went missing in the Christchurch suburb of Burwood.
Police believe that Walker was the victim of foul play on or around 15 August 2025 and is no longer alive.
Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan says Walker's partner at the time was the last person known to have seen her alive and is urging him to engage with police.
Read more: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/crime-and-justice/598399/do-the-right-thing-police-urge-partner-of-missing-christchurch-woman-rowena-walker-to-speak
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- ‘Do the right thing’: Police urge partner of missing woman Rowena Walker to speak | RNZ
- Runtime
- 6:36
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Police are renewing an urgent appeal for information on the whereabouts of missing Canterbury woman Rowena Walker | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
It has been more than 10 months since Walker went missing in the Christchurch suburb of Burwood.
She was last seen on August 14, 2025 when CCTV captured her with an associate on Bassett Street.
Read more: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/crime-and-justice/598399/police-believe-missing-canterbury-woman-rowena-walker-victim-of-foul-play
- Title
- ‘Extemely stressful’: Fans watch nail-biting All Whites World Cup game | RNZ
- Runtime
- 1:22
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Auckland football fans gathered at the Tyler St sport viewing party to watch the All Whites take on Iran at the Football World Cup on Tuesday | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
There were plenty of cheers and nerves as New Zealand's opening match in Los Angeles ended in a 2-2 draw.
Read more: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/598381/telepathy-and-connection-behind-all-whites-world-cup-result-coach-darren-bazeley-says
- Title
- The War on Truth | 30 with Guyon Espiner S5 Ep4 | RNZ
- Runtime
- 32:13
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- From prison cell to press freedom advocate: Peter Greste spent more than 400 days as a Political Prisoner for his journalism. Today, he argues threats to free speech come from both the left and the right. From cancel culture to media bias, where's the line between robust debate and silencing voices? Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_...
In an age of AI-generated content, political polarisation and collapsing trust in institutions, who do we believe?
In this episode of 30 with Guyon Espiner, Greste reflects on the growing distrust of media, the rise of cancel culture, Donald Trump's relationship with the press, the influence of social media platforms, and the challenge of maintaining quality journalism in a world that increasingly rewards outrage, speed and misinformation.
Do journalists deserve public trust? Is cancel culture a problem of the left, the right, or both? What role should media regulation play in the digital age? And ca...
- Title
- Officials 'deliberately withheld' information on failed tech upgrade, Erica Stanford says | RNZ
- Runtime
- 22:15
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says more than $30m was wasted and two governments weren't told the truth about a failed technology upgrade | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Appearing before MPs at a Scrutiny Week appearance on Tuesday morning, Stanford said Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche would investigate "integrity concerns" raised by a damning review. An independent report - released by Immigration New Zealand - identified major flaws in the department's handling of the project, resulting in a waste of more than $30 million.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Stanford described the situation as "very concerning".
Read more: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/598316/immigration-officials-deliberately-withheld-information-on-failed-technology-upgrade
