Stories by Katie Kenny

Sport climbing was a hit at the Tokyo Games, and returned to Paris. Along with two athletes, New Zealand also had a judge at the Games.

Explainer - Breaking is the one new sport at the Paris Games. Sport climbing, surfing, and skateboarding made their debuts at the Tokyo Games, and remain on the programme. What can we expect to see?

Mayors are missing, rates are rising at record levels - RNZ asks what's going on with our councils. Audio

通过收费来缓解拥堵似乎是许多大城市的解决方案，奥克兰未来将采取哪种模式？

Explainer - The schemes aim to get traffic off roads at peak times while raising money for transport infrastructure. Here's how they could work in Auckland.

We often see mayoral relief funds set up after a natural disaster. But the amount of financial assistance they provide pales in comparison to clean-up costs. What is the role of these funds, and are…

Explainer - The remains of a duck were found on the airfield at Queenstown Airport after suspected bird strike. What exactly happened?

本文将对政府未来四年的新冠应对计划进行介绍。

Explainer - Here's what we know about the government's Covid plans for the next four years.

Explainer - What will Budget 2024 reveal about the country's Covid-19 strategy? RNZ recaps what we know so far.

目前电动滑板车可以在机动车道上行驶，2028年将对其分类进行重申。

Explainer - E-scooters are increasingly popular and increasingly speedy. What are the rules they need to follow, and do they need updating? RNZ explains.

流行病学家表示定期接种疫苗加强针是有效的，免费新冠检测盒在6月30日前仍可免费领取。

The dominant Covid subvariant has mutated, giving rise to several new lineages, known as "FLiRT".

Explainer - The government from 2025 is mandating how state schools teach children to read. But what is structured literacy and how does it compare to other teaching methods?

New Zealanders travelling to Samoa are recommended to have comprehensive insurance as the country deals with a dengue outbreak. Audio

Smaller agencies are making deepest cuts as they look to save costs, RNZ data shows.

And how New Zealand's experience with Covid-19 was very different to most of the world.

We've been hearing a lot about anti-gang measures, with new legislation going through Parliament. RNZ is here to explain what it's all about.

It is easy to shrug off news of yet another data breach. But experts say even basic personal information can help fuel cyber crimes. RNZ explains.

A bill calling for the forced sale or ban of TikTok passed through the United States' House of Representatives. What's next, and what does all of this mean for New Zealand?

Explainer - As big banks reduce home loan interest rates, people might be tempted to shop around. But break fees can end up costing as much or even more than potential savings.

Explainer - Not long after Newshub announced it would shut down, TVNZ shared plans to eliminate jobs. Is this a tipping point?

Explainer - Despite its $37m valuation it doesn't meet healthy homes standards. But is updating it necessary during a cost of living crisis? RNZ examines its past, present, and potential future use.