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Security guards get living wage
Despite threats of judicial reviews, fiscal blowouts, and political fallout, Wellington City Council's contracted security guards will now earn a living wage. Audio
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Wellington City Council extends living wage to security guards
Audio 29 Oct 2015The Wellington City Council's voted in favour of extending the living wage to its contracted security guards. Audio
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Do Kiwi hearts still beat for the black jersey?
A new Auckland University survey shows two thirds of New Zealanders make little or no effort to follow the Rugby World Cup.
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Is rugby still the national sport?
It's widely touted as the national sport, but a new survey shows many New Zealanders aren't all that interested. Audio
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Exploitation in labour hire market rife, says union
A union is calling on the government to crackdown on what it says is widespread worker exploitation in the labour hire market. Audio
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Labour hire employment rules rort widespread, says Union
A union's calling on the government to crackdown on what it says is widespread worker exploitation in the casual labour market. Audio
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Companies exploiting workers to bolster bottom line
A union alleging widespread worker exploitation in the labour hire market is calling on the government to launch an investigation. Audio
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Labour hire companies exploit workers - union
A union says temporary workers are being exploited and it is calling for an urgent government audit of companies that hire out labourers.
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Titahi Bay locals nail colours to the mast
Senior Radio New Zealand managers met with Titahi Bay locals last night to tell them when its huge transmission mast will be taken down. Audio
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RNZ's transmitter masts could fall in a big storm
People living near Radio New Zealand's huge transmission mast at Titahi Bay have been told the tower would now probably not survive a Wahine-type storm Audio
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Party leaves university hall 'like a war zone'
A party at Victoria University's Katharine Jermyn Hall has resulted in 'thousands of dollars' of damage and 26 people being moved out of their rooms. Audio
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Student hall 'like a warzone' after party
It was supposed to be the final party of the year -- the last opportunity for first year students to have a drink before the exam season. Audio
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Eagle's bad landing down to poor engineering
Faulty suspension wires and poor engineering are being blamed for a huge model eagle installed to promote the Hobbit films falling to the floor at Wellington Airport. Audio
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Waitarere Beach community remembers Alex Fisher
Residents in the small town of Waitarere Beach say the community has been left tainted by the death of Alex Fisher. Audio
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Hundreds of Filipino dairy workers under scrutiny
Hundreds of Filipino workers on dairy farms here are under scrutiny after authorities in the Philippines revealed dozens have come on visas they got using false documents. Audio
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Hundreds of Filipino farm workers under scrutiny
Hundreds of Filipino workers on dairy farms are under scrutiny after authorities in the Philippines revealed dozens had arrived based on false documents.
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NZ detainee says medical attention on Christmas Island lacking
More details are coming to light about the conditions on Australia's Christmas Island detention camp where New Zealanders are among those being held for indefinite periods. Audio
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Christmas Island detainees not getting medical treatment
Audio 28 Sep 2015More details are coming to light about the conditions on Australia's detention camp on Christmas Island. Audio
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Minister rejects calls for tougher drone restrictions
The Transport Minister is dismissing calls for tougher drone regulations after a report that one nearly hit a commercial plane on Friday.
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Obese mums might hurt babies' brains
New research shows obese mothers could be damaging their children's brains while they're still in the womb, affecting the way their bodies regulate hunger.
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Marmite and Weetbix for stricken yachtsman
The Navy has come to the aid of a 78-year-old yachtsman whose storm-battered boat was taking on water in the Tasman Sea.
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Farmers pin hopes on long-term view
Cutting costs and visiting the bank are likely to be on the agenda for many dairy farmers in coming months. Will tāngata whenua be any better off? Audio
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Many Maori dairy farms better placed to deal with low payout
Dairy farmers across the country are facing an even gloomier season after Fonterra dramatically cut its milk forecast payout to 3 dollars 85. Audio
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More debris found on Reunion Island
Audio 31 Jul 2015A suitcase is the latest bit of debris that has washed up on Reunion Island. Audio
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Govt told to find out about live sheep exports
An agricultural professor says the government must try and find out what actually happens to the thousands of sheep being sent to Mexico, once they arrive.
