The Latest Breaking News from Radio NZ

New Zealand wants justification for US bombings in Iran

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has declined to give the United States support for its bombing attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities.

AAP · Jun 22, 2025

More cuts coming in no-frills New Zealand budget

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has reiterated her goal to get New Zealand's budget back in surplus by 2028 and has cut her own allowance to do so.

AAP · Apr 29, 2025

Cook Islands releases China pact amid pro-NZ protests

Hundreds of Cook Islanders have rallied in favour of keeping their association with New Zealand as details of a new pact with China were released.

AAP · Feb 18, 2025

New Zealand changing course on climate emissions

New Zealand's coalition government has dismantled many of the climate programs of Jacinda Ardern's government, and is without a pathway to a net-zero 2050.

AAP · Jul 23, 2024

Bob Carr to sue Winston Peters over China claim

New Zealand opposition leader Chris Hipkins has called on Winston Peters to be stood down as foreign minister after a potentially defamatory swipe at Bob Carr.

AAP · May 2, 2024

NZ PM Luxon rules out Treaty of Waitangi referendum

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon insists discussions among Maoridom are positive despite concerns regarding his government's agenda.

AAP · Jan 23, 2024

Kiwis leaving but NZ sets new migration record

While a record number of Kiwi citizens are leaving, New Zealand is also setting records for net migration, with a huge surge in arrivals over the last year.

AAP · Dec 11, 2023

NZ parties standing by anti-science candidates

Ryan Hamilton, the National party's candidate for Hamilton East, has gone to ground after controversial social media posts were unearthed by Radio NZ.

AAP · Sep 18, 2023

Hipkins to rein in spending in New Zealand policy reset

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has asked his New Zealand government ministers to cut their cloth for downbeat economic times as part of a policy reset.

AAP · Feb 7, 2023

Kevin Rudd to shed media disclosure obligations as ambassador to US

Former prime minister’s 84 disclosed public speaking activities to soon be marked ‘ceased’ on foreign influence register when he takes up position in US

The Guardian - AU · Jan 28, 2023