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Cyclone Tino, a category one storm, is due to make landfall over Fiji's second-largest island of Vanua Levu later this evening. 

Labasa has closed shop early as the storm bears down on the farming… Audio

One in five deaths around the world is caused by sepsis, according to a new study by the Global Burden Of Disease Report.

Sepsis -- also known as blood poisoning -- killed more than 11 million people… Audio

A series of arson attacks on properties on the eastern side of Lake Taupo is being described as reckless and life-threatening.

Seven people escaped with their lives from one holiday home with just… Audio

That's how those at the centre of issues with Southern Response have characterised the state insurer's public apology.

Southern Response's new boss, Casey Hurren, offered the public apology while… Audio

A covert firefighting operation saved an ancient grove of pine trees that were under threat due to the bushfires currently raging in Australia.

The Wollemi Pine grove near Sydney was discovered by… Audio

Voters will this year get a say on whether New Zealand should legalise cannabis for personal use.

Advocates argue legalisation will take the product out of the hands of criminals, and ensure that… Audio

The quarterfinals action is underway at the ASB men's tennis Classic in Auckland.

RNZ sports reporter Clay Wilson is there. Audio

A Nelson-based commuter airline is to fill one of the voids left by the departure of Jetstar's regional services.

Originair announced today it's putting back its service from Nelson to the Capital.

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For a quick update on what the markets are up to this evening we're joined by business reporter Madison Reidy. Audio

Major shopping events like Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Singles' Day could be changing the shopping habits of consumers who're increasingly choosing to shop earlier instead of waiting for the… Audio

The "heart" of a small Northland community has been devastated by fire overnight. .

All that remains of the Upper Wairoa Memorial Complex is a pile of smouldering ruins, after the building went up in… Audio

A new trade deal between the United States and China has sparked some concern about just how it might affect New Zealand.

The signing of an initial trade deal will roll back some tarriffs and… Audio

The Department of Conservation says a plastic bottle found in the stomach of a southern royal albatross - or toroa - caused its death.

It says the bird was found in an emaciated condition by members… Audio

A man whose mokopuna was taken by Oranga Tamariki in 2017 says new figures showing the continued disparity of Māori taken into state care is the last straw, and the ministry must go.

The Children's… Audio

The Green Party is upping its call for New Zealand to pull its troops from Iraq, warning the danger is heightening with every day.

Golriz Ghahraman told RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch… Audio

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand troops in Iraq are as safe as they can be.

His comments come a day after rockets landed approximately three kilometres outside of Camp Taji… Audio

Day one of the ASB Classic men's tennis in Auckland and Kiwi doubles specialist Michael Venus has lost his first round match to defending champion American Tennys Sandgren. Kim Savage speaks to RNZ's… Audio

New Zealand is thought to be in danger of becoming the new wild west for the testing of self-driving cars unless it takes a brave approach to regulation. Mitchell Gingrich worked in the US as a test… Audio

Senior members of the royal family are expected to gather at the Queen's Sandringham estate today to discuss the future roles of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan. The couple's statement last week… Audio

For a quick update on what the markets are up to this evening we're joined by business reporter Madison Reidy. Audio