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Former England Roses captain rekindles career in NZ
Former England captain Ama Agbeze would have been playing netball in the UK right now had it not been for a late contract offer from the Northern Mystics.
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Anglican bishops say abuse cover-ups 'deplorable and sickening'
The Primates of the Anglican Church say some of the historical abuse of people in its care was ignored or covered up by the church.
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In brief: News from around the Pacific for 22 March
A Samoan family wants answers after 16 year old son dies in sporting accident, diplomatic move to strengthen Fiji-Samoa ties, the RNZAF drops off PPE to Papua New Guinea and more.
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'He's a hero to me': Flight nurse clocks up 1000 patient transfers
Hamish Hardy reached the milestone in just five busy years aboard the Taranaki Air Ambulance.
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North Canterbury town hoping affordable housing will attract families
A tiny North Canterbury town is hoping to attract families back to its community through an affordable housing scheme.
Waiau, which is 30 kilometres east of Hanmer Springs, lost a third of its… Audio
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Testing positive for Covid-19: What you need to know
Explainer - What happens when you test positive for Covid-19 and what should people living with you do? RNZ is here to clear all up.
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Battle to spread truth about Covid-19 vaccine in Pacific communities
The race is on to reach Pasifika communities to counter the spread of misinformation about the Covid-19 vaccine.
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'So many different emotions': Denver Chance murder accused gives evidence
Jay Lingman, accused of murdering Auckland man Denver Chance and hiding his body in a freezer, says he shot the man because he feared for his life.
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The importance of naming your eAP (Enduring Power of Attorney)
Who would you trust to take over your financial and medical decision-making if you were mentally incapacitated? To mark Brain Awareness Month, the Public Trust is encouraging New Zealand families to… Video, Audio
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Accessibility ramp helps comedian Dave Batten to perform
Dave Batten is a Wellington based comedian who is celebrating his 30th birthday by performing in his own show He was born with cerebral palsy and describes himself as 'more of sit down comedian than a… Audio
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Committee warned of 'harrowing' situations in student hostels
Students and parents have urged MPs to regulate universities' halls of residence and introduce minimum standards for pastoral care.
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Farmer threatens to burn native bush in face of new rules and plunging land values
A Maruia farmer is threatening to burn off 80ha of native bush on his property and turn it into pasture in a bid to raise its value and save his farm.
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Pacific community challenged to adjust expectations over star athletes
Mental health is just as important as physical prowess when it comes to athletes' performances and there are a number of unique challenges faced by Pasifika sportspeople. Audio
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Pasifika health providers pivotal in vaccine roll-out says Aupito
New Zealand's Minister for Pacific Peoples says Pasifika health providers will play a pivotal role in vaccinating the second priority group, which includes older Pasifika people.
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Transfer of school's 13ha farm: 'We were never actually informed'
The Education Ministry's sale of Taihape Area School's educational farm asset to put into the Treaty settlements landbank has divided a community and raised issues over the legality of the move.
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Why do we trust smiles when they're so easy to fake?
Research shows that people tend to rate a smiling person as more honest and likeable, and someone they want to cooperate with. But if smiles are so easy to fake, which we know they are, why should we… Audio
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Programme helps ex-offenders get a drivers licence: 'I never thought I would have that'
A free driving programme for ex-offenders has ambitions to teach those behind bars.
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The Week in Politics: Govt on point with vaccine for all
Opinion - The government announces it has bought enough vaccine for everyone and an Australian minister makes waves that sweep across the Tasman, writes Peter Wilson.
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Covid-19: Calls to dump 'dangerous' anti-vaccine magazine
A new anti-vaccine publication with links to Advance New Zealand should be ripped up and thrown in the bin, a health expert says. Audio
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Political Roundup – National’s blame game, secrecy and dysfunction
Analysis - The leaking has already begun from the National Party's top-secret report on their disastrous 2020 election campaign. It's a fraught issue, illustrating just how dysfunctional and divisive…
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A new perspective for suicide prevention strategies
Otago University researchers are calling for a new perspective for suicide prevention strategies and interventions. Audio
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Police photos of young people raise concerns over facial recognition technology
There are growing suspicions facial recognition technology is being used on police photographs of innocent young people.
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Mental health system 'going down wrong path'
The government is being warned if it sticks to the status quo it will fail to improve the mental health system. Audio
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Fiji judge threatens harsher jail term for child rapists
A judge in Fiji has warned that anyone convicted of child-rape should be prepared to spend at least 11 years in prison.
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Covid-19: Nationwide vaccine rollout plan to be announced
Details about when the wider public can expect to get the Covid-19 vaccine will be revealed by the government today. Audio
