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South Island plan for the next Alpine Fault quake
Audio 15 May 2018For centuries, the Alpine Fault has regularly ruptured in a major quake, and another is considered likely in the next 50 years. Civil Defence is preparing for a South Island-wide response. Video
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Use of 'extremely toxic' fumigant avoidable - inventor
A United States-based chemical engineer has rubbished claims that no safe alternative exists for fumigating export timber and logs.
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Richard O'Brien: Rocky Horror Show 45 years on
It’s been 45 years since the Rocky Horror Show opened in London – and creator Richard O’Brien is amazed the “bit of fun in the theatre” keeps selling out. Audio
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Australian murder-suicide: Three firearms recovered
Three firearms licensed to Peter Miles, who was found dead - along with six others - in a suspected murder-suicide near Margaret River, have been recovered at the crime scene, police say.
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Man dies after crash during police pursuit
A man has died after crashing his car into a tree during a police pursuit in Kawerau.
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Will dairy farming survive water pollution rules?
Farmers say they can continue dairy farming and improve the water quality of New Zealand's rivers at the same time. The government is looking at restricting the amount of nutrients making its way into… Audio
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Dairy can continue, water quality will improve - farmers
Farmers say they can continue dairy farming and improve the water quality of our rivers at the same time. The government is looking at restricting the amount of nutrients making its way into… Audio
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Run-off crackdown would hurt regions - National
New rules to clean up waterways that could reduce the number of cows on some farms are 'an assault on the regions', National leader Simon Bridges says. Audio
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Hawaii quake prompts fears of possible volcanic eruption
A magnitude 5.0 quake that struck Hawaii's Big Island has prompted fears a volcanic eruption is imminent.
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Crocodiles: The deadly totems of Timor-Leste
Numbers of the sacred predators have grown, with a detrimental effect on the people of Timor-Leste. Vincent Paunovic travelled to Dili to explore the cultural significance of crocodiles and the…
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Pike River re-entry: Nitrogen plan not too difficult - Forster
Re-entering Pike River Mine should not be too difficult, a former chief mines inspector says, after a meeting of 31 experts near Greymouth.
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Pike re-entry 'feasible' - Tony Forster
There was more good news for families of the victims of the Pike River Mine disaster yesterday, with a team of experts saying it should be possible for people to go back into the mine early next year… Audio
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PNG planning minister says govt focussed on growing economy
Audio 3 May 2018After years of reduced revenues, Papua New Guinea's National Planning minister says that growing a more diverse economy is the government's priority. Audio
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Pike River re-entry optimism rises after experts meet
Manned re-entry of the Pike River Mine entry tunnel is looking increasingly likely following a workshop of 31 experts, a family representative says.
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Rail bridge deaths: Diving platform proposed
Ngāruawāhia residents have given the thumbs-up for a separate diving platform, but many say it is not likely to stop young people daring each other to jump off the rail bridge.
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Six local country-ish music releases to warm your ears
From the clean Nashville sound of Jamie McDell, to the weathered voice and humour of Bernie Griffen - RNZ Music's Kirsten Johnstone samples the latest country offerings from our neck of the woods. Video, Audio
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Update expected on Pike River Mine re-entry
An update will be provided today on how feasible it is to re-enter the Pike River Mine to recover the bodies of 29 men.
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Pike River re-entry: Experts meet on West Coast
Technical experts from around the world are meeting on the West Coast today to plan manned re-entry of the Pike River Mine.
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Rotorua flooding: Resident rescued by boat
Residents of about 30 homes in Rotorua remain in temporary accommodation this morning after having to evacuate after flooding yesterday. Audio
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State of emergency declared in Ngongotaha
A state of emergency is in place in Ngongotaha near Rotorua after a stream burst forcing the evacuation of about 30 homes.
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The Mixtape: Estère
Estère Dalton is a Wellington based producer who writes songs with an anthropologist's eye. Her new album My Design, On Other's Lives tackles subjects like digital overload, migration, guns, and the… Video, Audio
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Budget the real test of new government
Power Play - Six months into the new government and the real test will be May 17th - the Budget.
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Business lends hand with fundraising on flood devastated Kaua'i
Audio 25 Apr 2018A real estate business in Hawaii has redirected charity funds to help with recovery efforts after flash flooding devastated parts of the county last weekend. Audio
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Going for the Record
Weddings and wading knee-deep in snow on the way to Wanaka...it's been a bit of a week for Bruce Hopkins. Audio
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New children's book celebrates Czech-New Zealand connection
Teachers from Czech schools around the country have produced the bilingual book Annie and Johnny’s Diary: A Year in New Zealand to help Czech-Kiwi kids connect to their European heritage. Audio, Gallery
