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Report details consequences of landfill of toxic waste at Tiwai Point
"Catastrophic" consequences of environmental damage and even loss of life is being forecast from sea level rise breaching a giant landfill including toxic waste at Tiwai Point aluminium smelter in…
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House prices: Green Party plan suggests measures to limit property investors
The Green Party says bold action is needed to avert the accelerating housing crisis and has released a four point housing plan.
The party is proposing measures to limit property investors, including… Audio
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How kilikiti is helping keep the Samoan culture alive in NZ
The Counties Manukau Kilikiti Association and Tau i Tua & Eagles Sports & Cultural Collective are using sport and church connections to keep the Samoan culture alive. Video, Audio
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Adrian Lam and the day the Kumul tamed the Kangaroo
Adrian Lam is rugby league royalty in Papua New Guinea. The former Kumuls player and coach explains how he turned down the Kangaroos and what it means to watch his son follow in his footsteps. Audio
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Councils committed to consulting iwi over Three Waters Reform
The government is taking the reins on a new, nationwide water infrastructure programme.
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Organic food reforms: MPI seeks feedback on enforcable rules
The government is working to introduce a single set of rules that it says will be enforceable - and will help boost consumer confidence in organic products.
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Continue using AstraZeneca vaccine, WHO says
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged countries not to pause Covid vaccinations, as several major EU member states halted their rollouts of the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab.
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Businesses urge government to launch inquiry into modern slavery
A coalition of 85 businesses and organisations has asked the government to launch a promised inquiry into whether a modern slavery act is needed in New Zealand.
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Tramping in Aotearoa 101
Today's expert is going to tell us ALL about tramping...text in with your questions on 2101, or email jesse@rnz.co.nz. Writer and photographer Shaun Barnett is the author of many books about tramping… Audio
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Tongan academic concerned about proposed language policy
Former education minister and Tongan academic is calling for reconsideration of the plans to amend the Tongan language policy. Audio
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Domestic abuse escape tool for Aucklanders
Auckland Transport is the latest organisation to add a feature to its website which can help victims of domestic abuse escape. Women's Refuge says technology is increasingly being used as a way to… Audio
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Rise in gun crime despite government clampdown after terror attack
The government's clampdown on firearms and seizures of high-powered semi-automatic weapons has had no impact on a rise in gun crime and violence in New Zealand. Audio
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Even tougher gun restrictions needed
The government's clampdown and seizures of high-powered semi-automatic weapons appear to have had no impact on a rise in gun crime and violence in New Zealand. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the… Audio
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Sugar taxes work overseas, and can here - Dental Association
Sugar taxes work overseas, and should be introduced here based on already successful models, the Dental Association has told the Government.
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Auckland hotels continue to struggle despite America's Cup crowds
Spectators watching the America's Cup have filled some Auckland waterfront hotels this weekend, as hoteliers call for an end to the council's bed tax.
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Few takers for safety subsidy
Of the 35,000 farmers and businesses eligible to access a subsidy for crush protection devices for quad bikes, only 270 have taken it up. Audio
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Few takers for safety subsidy
Of the 35,000 farmers and businesses eligible to access a subsidy for crush protection devices for quad bikes, only 270 have taken it up.
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In brief: News from around the Pacific
The Cook Islands PM outlines vaccine approach, kidney disease cases increase in Samoa, American Samoa looks to raise smoking age and more.
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NGOs, MPs warn 'draconian' Draft Bill will turn Fiji into police state
A proposed Draft Police Bill in Fiji has come under intense scrutiny from civil society groups and opposition parties. Audio
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EU declares itself an LGBT+ 'Freedom Zone' in rebuke of Poland
The European Union's parliament symbolically declared the bloc an "LGBTIQ Freedom Zone" on Thursday, in its latest move to censure Hungary and Poland for their curbs on LGBT+ rights.
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Pacific correspondent Koro Vaka'uta
A former Deputy PM of Samoa, Fiame Naomi Mata'afa is named Leader of new rival opposition party ahead of April election. Audio
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Plans for Tongan language policy raises concerns
Tongan academic and former education minister Dr 'Ana Taufe'ulungaki has expressed her concerns on the Ministry of Education plans to amend the Tongan language policy for children. Audio
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Wellington City Council to begin talks on establishing Māori ward
Wellington City Council has taken the first step in establishing a Māori ward for the next election. Audio
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Temporary rules for medicinal cannabis extended
The government has extended the temporary medicinal cannabis regulations to help with a continued supply of products.
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Wellington City councillor on Māori ward vote
Wellington has made the first step towards introducing Māori wards, with the City Council this morning voting to enter into a consultation process with local Māori.
Councils around the country are… Audio
