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How NZ supply chains are being thrown into chaos
Explainer - The war raging in the Middle East is disrupting supply chains, but what exactly does that mean? Audio
What to do if you're caught up in an international crisis
Explainer - The world is an increasingly dangerous place. What do you do if you're caught up in a conflict like the one raging in Iran and the Middle East? Audio
How March Madness may make your Monday morning commute longer
Explainer - If your Monday morning commute feels a little madder than usual this week, it's not just you. Audio
Why betting on online prediction markets is now illegal
Explainer - What to know about New Zealand's crackdown on betting on the future. Audio
AI and privacy: Commissioner signs on to global statement on 'potential harms'
New Zealand's privacy commissioner's office has signed on to a global joint statement voicing concerns about AI-generated images and calling on organisations to follow the law. Audio
新西兰犬只饲养法律“滞后30年” ,公众与动物福利专家呼吁尽早改革
主管部长表示政府没有能力在本届任期内通过一部新法律,但表示将在不涉及立法层面的其他领域与地方政府进行密切合作。
What the law says about dog attacks - and how it could change
Explainer - A woman was killed by a dog this week, the latest in a series of fatalities. What exactly are the laws? Audio
Why are cicadas so darned loud this time of year?
Explainer - It's the season, and you can't miss the buzzy chorus. So how do these insects make so much noise, and is it dangerous?
What happens next for NZ Post?
Explainer - It's closing service counters and cutting delivery days. What does the future of mail look like? Audio
大量“二手内容搬运工”借助AI歪曲新闻,社交媒体正沦为垃圾信息集散地
专家认为,海量"屎化"垃圾信息的充斥是社交媒体走向没落的原因之一,但如果传统媒体也采用人工智能技术,则人们无法当前的技术环境下获得可靠信息。
How fake NZ news pages are swamping Facebook with AI slop
Analysis - "Fake NZ news" pages are bombarding social media with misleading slop, including using AI to animate photos of a teenage landslide victim. Audio
What Kiwis should know about the Nipah virus
Explainer - What is the Nipah virus, and why is it raising concerns about travel from parts of Asia? Here's what you need to know. Audio
What are the rules for ads in election year?
Explainer - Soon politicians will blanket the internet and airwaves with pleas for your vote. What are they allowed to do? Video
Is violence on buses getting worse, and what's being done?
Explainer - A series of attacks - including a fatal stabbing - have raised concerns about the safety of riders. Video
When will Election Day be and how is it decided?
Explainer : The PM has announced 7 November is Election Day. But how is it picked, and what goes into the decision? Audio
X marks the spot: Has Elon Musk's Grok gone too far?
Explainer - The billionaire has been under fire over AI deepfakes - with Christopher Luxon's office calling them "concerning." What's going on?
Who are ICE agents and what exactly can they do?
Explainer - America has been in an uproar the past week over the actions of ICE agents after the shooting of a Minneapolis woman. But who exactly are they?
Ten things RNZ explained in 2025
What were some of the biggest topics RNZ's journalists explained this year? Here's a look back.
The most popular stories you read on RNZ in 2025
What did RNZ readers click on and read the most in 2025? Some of the answers might surprise you.