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Local iwi and ecologists say a Hawke's Bay river that flooded during Cyclone Gabrielle should be re-widened to make space for future floods. Analysis provided to RNZ shows the Ngaruroro River has been… Read more Audio

At the party's conference in Christchurch, leader Chris Hipkins said - if elected in 2026 - his government will reinstate smoke-free legislation, complete Dunedin Hospital's rebuild, and reject… Read more Audio

RNZ has obtained notes of an August 26 meeting between government ministers in which the Attorney-General cautioned colleagues about the commitments they made to survivors of abuse in care. Reporter… Read more Audio

An oil and gas lobby group has asked the Government to underwrite the risk of fossil fuel exploration, with the taxpayer potentially taking "some or all" of the risk if new gas supplies fail to… Read more Audio

Australia scored a late intercept try to beat the Black Ferns Sevens 28-24 in the women's final of the opening round of the World Series in Dubai. Audio

Business news for 2 December 2024 Audio

Fire and Emergency is urging caution when using cheap charger cables after an investigation revealed that an Auckland house fire was caused by a charger bought from online retailer Temu. Risk… Read more Audio

Two years out from the next election, Labour is already making expensive promises and bold geopolitical calls. Political reporter Lillian Hanly has more. Audio

An Air New Zealand flight to Sydney had to make a detour to Auckland on Sunday because of engine trouble. Ruth Ann Herd was on the flight and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio