Media Releases
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RNZ rolls out independent capability in emergency (ICE) kits for communication in civil defence events
RNZ reporters from the far north to the deep south can now be completely self-sufficient in an emergency for at least 24 hours when normal power and communications are unavailable.
Released 11:21 am on 16 October 2024
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Uncut Diamond Daniella: A powerful story of grit and determination that transformed women’s boxing
7 October 2024
Uncut Diamond Daniella is a new five-part podcast from RNZ about Māori boxer Daniella Smith (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahungunu) launching on rnz.co.nz/podcasts and on podcast apps on Thursday 10 October.
Released 9:13 am on 7 October 2024
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RNZ’s video-led current affairs programme 30 with Guyon Espiner is back
RNZ’s video-led current affairs programme 30 with Guyon Espiner is back, with the CEO of our biggest Australian Bank, Antonia Watson, in the hot seat for the first episode for season two, which launches at 3pm today.
Released 8:58 am on 25 September 2024
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Monthly highlights: October
Radio news, events and new content coming in October
Released 8:19 am on 25 September 2024
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It's Personal with Anika Moa podcast is back
Anika Moa returns with another brilliant lineup
Released 1:57 pm on 23 September 2024
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RNZ awards contract for new internal editorial system to boost efficiency
New Zealand’s independent public media organisation RNZ is partnering with Dalet, a leading technology and service provider for media organisations, to deliver its much-needed internal editorial systems upgrade, freeing up RNZ’s kaimahi to spend more time on what really matters – the story.
Released 11:37 am on 17 September 2024
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Reclaiming identity and cultural pride in powerful new documentary series Te Kawau ki Tai
Te Kawau ki Tai - The Story of a Waka is a new six-part documentary video series following the journey of the construction of a new waka taua for Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei named Te Kawau. The series releases on rnz.co.nz/waka and YouTube on Monday 16 September.
Released 11:30 am on 13 September 2024
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ABC signs MOU with RNZ
Radio New Zealand (RNZ) and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, outlining a new framework for co-productions, sharing of content domestically and on each other’s international channels.
Released 10:26 am on 12 September 2024
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Media collaboration to develop Māori language tools
Te Reo Irirangi o Te Hiku o Te Ika (Te Hiku Media), Radio New Zealand (RNZ) and Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision have entered into a new collaboration to further develop bilingual transcription and speech recognition for te reo Māori and New Zealand English.
Released 11:00 am on 11 September 2024
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RNZ unveils new podcast section and audio player
From today, RNZ audiences will see and hear the benefits of an all-new podcast section and upgraded audio player that delivers greater functionality, making it easier than ever for audiences to enjoy RNZ’s impressive range of audio content.
Released 2:01 pm on 3 September 2024
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RNZ reaching more New Zealanders than ever
RNZ today releases new audience data that shows overall audiences are higher than ever before with 77% of New Zealanders 18-plus accessing its content a month.
Released 11:57 am on 29 August 2024
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Monthly highlights: September
Radio news, events, and new content coming to RNZ in September.
Released 11:40 am on 20 August 2024
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RNZ fires-up new Pacific transmitter
RNZ has gone live today with its new RNZ Pacific shortwave transmitter. The commissioning of the transmitter was officiated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Rt Hon Winston Peters, at RNZ House in Wellington.
Released 11:53 am on 1 August 2024
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RNZ and Sāmoa Capital Radio team up to support Sāmoan language
RNZ and Sāmoa Capital Radio will be working more closely together to serve Sāmoan speakers and language learners in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Released 12:33 pm on 25 July 2024
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Monthly highlights: August
RNZ in Paris, radio highlights, new content for August.
Released 8:26 am on 24 July 2024
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Marking a year of RNZ Chinese and IndoNZ
More than 1,200 original and translated stories have been produced and shared with audiences since the launch of RNZ Chinese and IndoNZ.
Released 3:06 pm on 19 July 2024
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A new one-off fund for arts and culture podcasts has been announced today
Creative New Zealand, NZ On Air and RNZ are working together to support the development of new podcasts in response to research that shows a deficit in media coverage about arts and culture in Aotearoa.
Released 11:47 am on 9 July 2024
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New documentary shorts series: Turning The Tide
Turning The Tide is a six-part documentary shorts series highlighting the issues affecting our coastal marine environment and explaining how scientists, Māori and other partners are working together to devise sustainable solutions. The series will be launched on RNZ platforms on Monday 24 June.
Released 10:13 am on 17 June 2024
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Mihingarangi Forbes to join Susie Ferguson on RNZ National’s popular Saturday Morning show
Award-winning journalist and presenter Mihingarangi Forbes (Ngāti Paoa/Ngāti Maniapoto) is joining long-time RNZ presenter Susie Ferguson to co-host RNZ National’s Saturday Morning programme from August.
Released 11:00 am on 10 June 2024
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RNZ joins with Pacific Media Network for talent retention pilot
RNZ and Pacific Media Network (PMN) will partner on a 12-month pilot to retain Pasifika talent in the industry and bolster coverage of Pasifika issues.
As part of the pilot, two Pasifika journalism graduates will join PMN for a year, with funding provided by RNZ.
Released 4:24 pm on 7 June 2024
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