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Queenstown revamp celebrated, but union points to rental housing crisis
Queenstown's multi-million dollar revamped streets were officially opened with protesters present, but not the prime minister.
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Sounds detected from sub may have signalled its implosion
It's now thought the US navy detected sounds that signalled the catastrophic implosion of the Titan sub during its descent to the Titanic wreckage. Multiple chunks of debris from the vessel have been… Video, Audio
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'Quick and painless' - First journalist to visit Titanic says changes must be made after deaths
Dr Michael Guillen has been to the wreckage of the Titanic as the former science editor of ABC news. He spoke to Wallace about his near death experience at the site. Audio
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Titan sub: James Cameron wishes he had sounded alarm over design - 'It just sounded bad'
The movie director and submersible maker says he thought the hull design seemed risky and he knew immediately it would have imploded.
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'We have had to spend more than we've earned' - Victoria uni vice-chancellor
University vice-chancellor Professor Nic Smith said universities had not been receiving money to cover their costs for quite a long period. Audio
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Financial problems growing at Victoria University
The Vice-Chancellor of Victoria University says its financial problems are growing all the time and it has no choice but to slash jobs and cut courses.
The University has announced plans to axe 229… Audio
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Marlborough sounds residents stress importance of road access
Residents in Marlborough Sounds are making their views clear on the importance of road access, after flooding left them isolated two years ago. Last week, council told the worst affected residents in… Audio
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The early arguments for restoring – or not – Marlborough Sounds roads
Marlborough District Council has landed on different "emerging preferred options" for five separate areas of the Sounds following devastating flooding.
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Oral Questions for Thursday 22 June 2023
Audio 22 Jun 2023Questions to Ministers TEANAU TUIONO to the Minister of Agriculture: Has he seen the call in the Climate Shift plan, released last week, to "Transition intensive dairying to low emissions farming by… Audio
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Lockdowns an unexpected opportunity to study Waitomo Caves
Data collected during lockdown is helping a tourism company determine how many people can safely enter the caves every day.
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Dismay at scale of Victoria University planned cuts
Audio 22 Jun 2023Staff and students at Victoria University in Wellington have been shocked at the institution's cost-saving plans, which would involve axing hundreds of positions and getting rid of whole subjects. The… Audio
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Inside Waitomo Caves
Dip down into a valley south of Hamilton and you arrive at one of New Zealand's most unique environments - Waitomo.
Covid lockdowns gave scientists an unexpected opportunity to learn more about the… Audio
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'Tragic' blow for staff as Victoria University proposes cuts
Entire subjects and 229 full-time equivalent roles will be axed at Victoria University if proposed cuts that staff describe as shocking go ahead.
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Ruapehu Alpine Lifts goes into liquidation
The future of Ruapehu ski areas hangs in the balance after Ruapehu Alpine Lifts was put into liquidation this morning. Audio
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What now for Mount Ruapehu ski season
What now for the Ruapehu Alpine Lifts? During a meeting yesterday, bids to take over management of the business failed with creditors voting down proposals to either keep the current company… Audio
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Pacific news in brief for June 20
Tonga - Princess Lātūfuipeka appointed ambassador to Thailand
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The best places to go 'aurora spotting' in Aotearoa
Tuhura Otago Museum director Ian Griffin is about to kick off a speaking tour around the prime locations, to help people know where to go for the best view for aurora lights. He talks to Jesse. Audio
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Hobart doubles short-term stay rates to keep rents down
To Tasmania now, where the Hobart council agreed last night to double rates for short-term stay properties, like Airbnb's, to ease the rocketing cost of renting. The proposal will use the short-term… Audio
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Titanic tourism crew missing in the Atlantic Ocean
A submarine used to take tourists down to view the wreck of the Titanic has gone missing in the Atlantic Ocean, sparking a search and rescue mission. OceanGate, the company operating the submersible… Audio
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Prime Minister Chris Hipkins to meet with China's President Xi Jinping
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins' office has confirmed he will meet with China's President Xi Jinping during his trip to the country next week.
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Feedback sought on Marlborough Sounds road rebuild plans
Almost two years after storms first caused widespread damage to the Marlborough Sounds, the council has released its preferred transport options.
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The country's next Great Walk running to budget
Three track sections have been finished, with two more underway before the Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track opens.
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Tourism boss asks for more taxpayer money to fund plans
The government is being urged to pitch in to help communities fund their visions for managing their destinations.
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Too rapid for rafting: Wet weather costs sector at least $1m, say businesses
Two rafting companies believe they and others have collectively lost at least $1 million as high flows keep them off the Kaituna River.
