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Taylor Swift wants to trademark her voice and likeness
https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/music/taylor-swift-wants-to-trademark-her-voice-and-likeness
Published: April 28, 2026 02:58
The pop superstar has filed trademark applications for two audio clips and one image of herself in a bid to ward off AI deepfakes.
Phone, video appointments part of Health Sector Fuel Response Plan
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/health/593519/phone-video-appointments-part-of-health-sector-fuel-response-plan
Published: April 27, 2026 06:03
The Ministry of Health is finalising a Health Sector Fuel Response Plan to ensure patients get appropriate attention during the fuel crisis.
In pictures: 'The Sound of My Father' - a story of love, loss and connection
https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/culture/the-sound-of-my-father-a-story-of-love-loss-and-connection
Published: April 24, 2026 17:10
When a long-lost cassette was discovered in a bag of letters, it sparked a journey of discovery for John Court.
Christopher Luxon cancels weekly TVNZ Breakfast slot, lodges complaint over press gallery conduct
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/593350/christopher-luxon-cancels-weekly-tvnz-breakfast-slot-lodges-complaint-over-press-gallery-conduct
Published: April 24, 2026 05:25
The Prime Minister's withdrawal comes not long after the appointment of former Newshub political editor Tova O'Brien as Breakfast co-host.
National Party lodges complaint with TVNZ over pursuit of chief whip interview
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/593350/national-party-lodges-complaint-with-tvnz-over-pursuit-of-chief-whip-interview
Published: April 24, 2026 03:31
TVNZ disputes National's version of events.
Issues with update to TVNZ+ platform cuts access for thousands of customers
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/media-technology/593329/issues-with-update-to-tvnz-platform-cuts-access-for-thousands-of-customers
Published: April 24, 2026 00:10
The update will allow the broadcaster to charge for sports events, but has caused issues with streaming on some televisions.
RNZ dismantling ageing transmission masts in Auckland, outages expected
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/media-technology/592725/rnz-dismantling-ageing-transmission-masts-in-auckland-outages-expected
Published: April 17, 2026 20:19
A 92-year-old transmission mast is being taken down piece by piece as RNZ upgrades its broadcast network.
What is the Broadcasting Standards Authority and why is its future in doubt?
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/592650/what-is-the-broadcasting-standards-authority-and-why-is-its-future-in-doubt
Published: April 16, 2026 22:26
Explainer - Who decides who's a broadcaster, and who regulates the media in New Zealand? It might all be about to change.
The Boys actor Karl Urban on thrilling final season
https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/screens/tv/the-boys-actor-karl-urban-on-thrilling-final-season
Published: April 14, 2026 22:34
Karl Urban says the antihero role can be physically taxing, but he thoroughly enjoys that part of filming.
Karl Urban on The Boys, friendship with Antony Starr and AI
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/592406/karl-urban-on-the-boys-friendship-with-antony-starr-and-ai
Published: April 14, 2026 21:39
The New Zealand star just wrapped up the fifth and final season of the show and will star in Mortal Kombat II.