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Government sets aside $44m for councils for three waters
The government has set aside a $44 million dollars to help councils set up the controversial new Three Waters system.
Every council in New Zealand will receive at least $350,000 dollars of additional… Read more Audio
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South Island roads closed due to snow, flooding, slips
20 Jul 2022Many roads in the South Island remained closed overnight due to snow, flooding and slips.
Waka Kotahi closed the Lindis and Haast passes, State Highway 8 between Omarama and Twizel, and the Aoraki Mt… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 20 July 2022
20 Jul 2022Flood-hit Otago and Canterbury begin the cleanup after a storm ripped up roads, cut off towns and washed away a section of highway. The heatwave sweeping Europe has killed a thousand people in Spain… Read more Audio
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How to judge a book by its cover
The finalists in this year's Publishers Association of New Zealand Book Design Awards were announced on Tuesday.
Convenor of the judging panel, book seller Jenna Todd, told she judges books by their… Read more Audio
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Kākāpō population reaching new heights
19 Jul 2022Kākāpō conservation efforts are paying off.
Latest figures show a population of 216 birds, the highest since records began.
Kākāpō recovery programme science advisor Dr Andrew Digby tells us what… Read more Audio
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Holiday park affected by Omarama flooding
People are returning to homes and businesses in Northern Otago this morning, after severe weather led to flooding, forcing them to evacuate overnight.
Locals say roads are more like streams this… Read more Audio
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All eyes on Ashburton as ECan warns of floods
19 Jul 2022Council staff are out near Ashburton this morning as river levels continue to rise with warnings vulnerable areas could flood.
Environment Canterbury says rivers and streams will peak this afternoon… Read more Audio
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Beneficiary advocate on rising cost of living
Many families across Aotearoa are struggling with rising fuel prices and more expensive food.
It was announced on Monday inflation had hit 7.3 percent.
Nelson-based beneficiary advocate Kay Brereton… Read more Audio
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Māori teacher wants school zoning overhaul
19 Jul 2022A leading Māori teacher wants an overhaul of school zoning rules so Māori children can go to any school within the rohe of their iwi or hapū.
He says the Education Ministry needs to prioritise mana… Read more Audio
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Great Walks may need to move due to climate change
19 Jul 2022Some of the country's iconic Great Walks may be rerouted or huts moved as the Department of Conservation prepares for more extreme weather due to climate change.
In the past few years, many of the… Read more Audio
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Flooding in parts of Waitaki District
19 Jul 2022Heavy rainfall has led to flooding in parts of the Waitaki District in Northern Otago.
In Otematata, water is flowing down the streets this morning, and the main road - State Highway 83 - is like a… Read more Audio
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Grey Lynn shooting scene update
Police remain at the scene of a shooting in the Auckland suburb of Grey Lynn.
Armed police swarmed Wallingford Street shortly after 5pm on Monday after reports of a man in an agitated state was… Read more Audio
