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State of emergency declared in Venezuela following deadly quakes | RNZ
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- State of emergency declared in Venezuela following deadly quakes | RNZ
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 2 months 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
- 2 months ago
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- 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 months ago
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- 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months ago
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- 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
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
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- The kids bringing joy to the elderly, one pool noodle at a time | RNZ
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
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- How cancel culture tactics on the left and the right threaten free speech | RNZ
- Runtime
- 1:38
- Date posted
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
- 2 months 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
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- ‘Extemely stressful’: Fans watch nail-biting All Whites World Cup game | RNZ
- Runtime
- 1:22
- Date posted
- 2 months 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
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- The War on Truth | 30 with Guyon Espiner S5 Ep4 | RNZ
- Runtime
- 32:13
- Date posted
- 2 months 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...
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- Officials 'deliberately withheld' information on failed tech upgrade, Erica Stanford says | RNZ
- Runtime
- 22:15
- Date posted
- 2 months 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
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- What we know so far: US-Iran MOU | RNZ
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Mixed messaging has been rife as a signficant world news development unfolds - here's what we know so far | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Read more: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/598286/what-have-we-actually-gained-critics-ask-as-iran-war-truce-text-remains-under-wraps
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- Philippe Gaulier's feedback for actor Kura Forrester during clown school | RNZ
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- "You are like a school teacher in Wellington, and it is raining": Those were the words of Philippe Gaulier, a world renowned theatre professor and founder of French theatre school École Philippe Gaulier, to comedian, actress and writer Kura Forrester | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
It was there, as a student, where she learnt one of her biggest lessons from Philippe himself, in the harshest words possible.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/screens/tv/kura-forrester-explores-where-cultural-appropriation-began-and-how-it-feels
- Title
- Vasa Fia Collins speaks out after coroner's findings released | Saturday Morning
- Runtime
- 1:21
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Green MP and community leader Fa'anānā Efeso Collins died in 2024 while taking part in a charity fun run event. Last week, the findings of a coronial inquiry into his death were released. The coroner's report found it was not possible to conclude he would have survived if defibrillation had been applied earlier, but that organisers had taken adequate measures | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
In a sit-down interview with Saturday Morning's Mihingarangi Forbes, his widow Vasa Fia Collins responds. She says her daughters will one day ask how their father died and she wants to tell them exactly what happened, but there are still "so many unanswered questions".
Listen to the full interview: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/community/598090/fa-anana-efeso-collins-widow-aggrieved-over-cruel-coronial-process
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- Labour promises free maternity scans if elected | RNZ
- Runtime
- 1:22
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Labour is promising pregnant women free maternity scans if the party is elected in November | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
The offer will be part of its proposed Medicard scheme and is in addition to its three free doctor visits a year policy.
"We know that maternity scans can be a really expensive outlay for families ... it can just be an extra cost at a time when they're already really, really stretched," leader Chris Hipkins said.
Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said scans were "so important to ensure the health of your child and your wellbeing as a mother".
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/598331/labour-promises-free-maternity-scans-if-elected
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- Confidence in ministry 'knocked' after failed tech upgrade, Stanford says | RNZ
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Immigration Minister Erica Stanford has issued a scathing takedown of her ministry, saying officials "deliberately withheld" information from both her and the previous Labour government about a failed technology upgrade | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
An independent report - released by Immigration New Zealand on Tuesday - identified major flaws in the department's handling of the project, resulting in a waste of more than $30 million.
Stanford said her confidence in MBIE had been knocked by the saga, pointing out that the review had been delivered to the ministry two months ago, but only passed on to her on Friday.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/598316/immigration-officials-deliberately-withheld-information-on-failed-technology-upgrade
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- Labour promises free maternity scans if elected | RNZ
- Runtime
- 26:46
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Labour is promising, if elected, pregnant women will be eligible for free maternity scans | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?subscribe
The offer will be part of its proposed 'Medicard' scheme.
"Women and their families shouldn't have to worry about money when it comes to making sure they and their babies are okay," leader Chris Hipkins said in a statement on Tuesday. "For many families, pregnancy comes with enough costs and stress already. A Labour government will ease that pressure by making the scans they need free."
He said at present, it could cost prospective mothers up to $90, depending on where they lived.
Read more: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/598331/labour-promises-free-maternity-scans-if-elected
- Title
- Indian agribusinesses look to benefit from New Zealand innovations | RNZ
- Runtime
- 4:05
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- New Zealand's largest annual agricultural showcase has attracted significant attention from visiting agri-tech leaders from India | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?subscribe
Ten representatives from India's agribusiness sector visited the country for a week as part of Asia New Zealand Foundation's NZ India Entrepreneurship Initiative.
These businesses ranged from sustainable beekeeping, mushroom cultivation, AI-driven crop monitoring, affordable farm mechanisation, climate-smart technologies, hydroponic farms and indoor vertical farms, as well as digital agriculture and scalable farm innovation.
The delegation attended Fieldays at Hamilton's Mystery Creek on Wednesday last week and was impressed by New Zealand's expertise in animal husbandry, precision farming, quality transparency, post-harvest management, climate-resilient agriculture and cold-chain logistics.
Video: Blessen Tom
Read more: https://www.rnz...
- Title
- What US-Iran deal could mean for NZ fuel prices | RNZ
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Finance Minister Nicola Willis says falling oil prices following US President Donald Trump's peace deal announcement with Iran could lead to lower fuel prices for Kiwi motorists if the trend continues | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
However, she says it's too soon to call a sustained fall.
Read more: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political
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- Christopher Luxon faces questions after National slides below 30% in latest poll | Livestream | RNZ
- Runtime
- 37:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to media at the weekly post-Cabinet press conference | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
More political coverage: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political
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- GRACE A Prayer for Peace | Vignette 3 | 'Summer Grass' goes to Hatsukaichi, Japan | RNZ
- Runtime
- 11:40
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- [G] Following Dame Robin White’s artworks that deal with Japanese history, and her collaborations with calligrapher OGAWA Taeko, a shared exhibition is proposed to take place in Masterton’s sister city: Hatsukaichi, Japan. The complex processes of both artmaking and international exhibiting are captured, resulting in a miracle of artistic cultural exchange.
WATCH GRACE A Prayer for Peace @ https://www.rnz.co.nz/video
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