RNZ News - podcast cover

RNZ News

RNZ•www.rnz.co.nz
News
Get the latest RNZ news at 7am, noon, 5pm and 10pm each day.
Last refreshed:
Follow on
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
RSS
YouTube
Overcast
Pocket Casts
Episodes.fm
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

RNZ News at 10pm, June 18

This RNZ News episode covers Shane Jones' controversial travel expenses and the UN-brokered interim peace deal between Washington and Iran. Domestically, discussions include New Zealand's economic growth, Labour's free prescription pledge, social worker accountability, and parliamentary disputes over conservation. Other topics feature international conflicts, a US serial killer sentencing, and local environmental and technological concerns, concluding with a deep dive into an Immigration Ministry project failure.

Jun 18, 2026•18 min

RNZ News at 7am, June 15

Today's RNZ News opens with New Zealand's political discourse, featuring Labour and National's fiscal plan debate and calls for improved nurses' pay and conditions. The broadcast then shifts to critical updates on Health NZ's medical scanning systems and an economist's view on the Middle East conflict's economic impact, alongside international headlines like the Swiss population referendum and a helicopter crash in Brazil. The episode concludes with a comprehensive sports segment, highlighting Lewis Hamilton's historic F1 victory, New Zealand's rowing success, and hockey and football outcomes.

Jun 14, 2026•6 min

RNZ News at 12pm, June 14

RNZ News at midday features updates on the potential US-Iran peace deal, alongside New Zealand's domestic policy discussions on energy, healthcare, and a controversial gender definition bill. The broadcast also explores cultural exhibits, recent media controversies, and a dramatic shark attack incident in Sydney. Concluding with major international events and a full sports round-up, the episode offers a broad overview of current affairs.

Jun 14, 2026•10 min
← PrevNext →
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android