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Gene Technology Bill: The public have their say

Nearly 25 years after the "corngate" saga, the debate on genetic modification is back thanks to the Gene Technology Bill currently in select committee.

Parliament agrees to add all Treaty Principles submissions to public record

It comes after thousands of submissions were to be excluded from the record.

New modelling reveals full impact of Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs – with the US hit hardest

Analysis - Previous tariff announcements by the Trump administration dropped sand into the cogs of international trade. The reciprocal tariffs throw a spanner into the works.

Officials monitoring heavy rainfall across country overnight

Orange heavy rain warnings are in place for much of the country, with the heaviest rain expected in Tasman, north-west of Motueka. Audio

Month of rain forecast to fall in a day in year's biggest storm

Heavy rain warnings have been issued for large parts of the country.

Stoush flares up between HRC boss and Jewish leader

Stephen Rainbow was fronting MPs when he was asked about his recent apology.

Western Springs Speedway taking Auckland Council to court

The association is taking legal action against the decision to move the speedway from its home of almost 100 years.

Kāinga Ora looks to axe more than 600 roles

This round of redundancies comes on top of 540 job cuts, which were confirmed in November.

Racy, lacy Dua Lipa serves Auckland a piping hot dance party

Sparkly miniskirts shimmied, knee high boots jumped and popstar Dua Lipa transformed Spark Arena into a spicy, sweaty nightclub where under-18s were allowed, writes Nicky Park.

A Minecraft Movie: Kiwi-shot film is low-stakes fun for kids

A room full of kids were totally immersed in the fantasy world of A Minecraft Movie at the NZ premiere, and that's got to tell you something, writes Jogai Bhatt.

The Sex Pistols at Auckland Town Hall prove punk is not dead

Punk is dead, people have been saying since 1978 or so. Of course, that’s a lie. It’s still there, just constantly changing.

30 with Guyon Espiner: Sam Neill on Brad Pitt, Jacinda Ardern and Vladimir Putin

The Kiwi actor also reveals his outlook on life, wine, women leaders - and why he was never hooked by the lure of Hollywood fame.

Feel like your body odour changes week to week?

It can be a little gross, but sweating is completely normal, as is a little variation from time to time in the quantity and scent.

The tenancies that have lasted 20 years

One Wellington woman knew her tenancy was unusual, but she didn't realise just how much.

How intense lobbying got ministers to back down on baby formula

Tougher guidelines were 11 years in the making. But for multinational dairy companies, profits were at stake.

Australia soon to be second in world for retirement savings as superannuation pool soars

Australians are saving for their super better than most other countries.

NZ's Broadcasting Act is as old as Video Ezy. We need media reform for the streaming age

In 2025, New Zealanders' viewing and listening habits are radically different to what they were in the late 1980s.

Art for art’s sake? How to maintain integrity and still make money

Does an overemphasis on profit make cultural groups wary of market and strategy, hampering innovation in the art and culture sector?

Musk's grandfather and the 1930s movement aiming to merge the US, Canada and Greenland

A movement that wanted to merge North America into one nation and extend its borders might sound incredibly familiar.

'Garbage time': When 500 million people change their spending, the world feels it

Analysis: China is not so in the midst of an economic crash as a slow decline of hope, Christian Yao writes.

Making the Last Post a winning one

Retiring NZSO trumpet player Cheryl Hollinger looks back on 25 years with the national orchestra. Video, Audio

Serebii live in the RNZ studio

Meet Tāmaki Makaurau-based composer, multi-instrumentalist and rising talent Serebii, who was live in the RNZ studio with his band to play songs from his new album Dime. Audio

The Mixtape: Collector Grant Gillanders

Grant Gillanders is a collector of local music and has found some rare and historic recordings in unexpected places. He’s this week’s guest on The Mixtape and he’ll be talking to Nick Bollinger about his life and work, as well as playing us a few of his musical discoveries. Audio

Basement Jaxx on the eve of Synthony

Dance music icons Basement Jaxx headlined Synthony last weekend. Kara Rickard tracked them down in Auckland’s Domain on the eve of the sold out show. Audio

How intense lobbying got ministers to back down on baby formula

Tougher guidelines were 11 years in the making. But for multinational dairy companies, profits were at stake. Audio

Health NZ seeks feedback on care for dying children

RNZ reported last month the country had no specialists available to look after kids needing palliative care as the only publicly-funded expert was on leave.

Yachting NZ receives Sport NZ backing while under investigation

How a sports organisation under investigation from one government agency received the tick of approval from another.

Eden Park proposes university housing - without talking to university

The stadium trust said the suggestion was "in context of future possibilities". But it was already included in the fast-track law. Audio

Aluminium, jeans, and whisky? What tariffs mean for New Zealand

Explainer - We've heard a lot about tariffs recently. But how do they work, and where does NZ fit in?

Gene technology changes: What you need to know

Explainer - The current GMO regime is out of date, experts agree. But proposed changes sideline Māori, some say. Audio

The US TikTok ban and security concerns: What you need to know

Explainer - Why is TikTok seen as a bigger security risk than other social media platforms? Audio

Was the Mangawhai storm a tornado? Here's what science tells us

Explainer: The wind speed of the Mangawhai tornado is similar to one that's occurred before - RNZ has been looking at what we know so far.