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Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies knighted at Government House
The last remaining member of the 28th Maori Battalion Sir Robert Gillies has just been knighted by the Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro.
Sir Robert or Bom as he is more widely known, is 97 years old… Audio
Improving access to driver licensing will help keep people out of prison says govt
The government is increasing support for people who struggle to access drivers license testing and training.
With an $86.5 million investment in Budget 2022, the government estimates 64,000 more… Audio
Ngāti Kuri music festival celebrates vaccination success
Ngāti Kuri is hosting a music festival on Saturday, May 21, that celebrates the iwi's cracking success in leading a Covid-19 vaccination drive over the summer up in the northernmost points in… Audio
Body found in search for missing NZer in Bristol
British police have confirmed a body has been found in the search for missing New Zealander Joseph Day.
Avon and Somerset police say the man's body was recovered from the Avon Gorge in Bristol, late… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 4 May 2022
Today on RNZ National. Labour takes another big hit in the polls as National surges to more than 40 percent support. Winston Peters is with us to talk about being trespassed from parliament. The US… Audio
National up, Labour down in latest political poll
Labour has dived in the latest Newshub/Reid Research poll. The party now sits at 38.2 percent, a drop of 6.1 percent.
National has taken advantage, jumping 9.2 percent to 40.5 percent.
Jacinda… Audio
Work begins on hydrogen fuel station in Palmerston North
Work has started on building the country's first green hydrogen refuelling site in Palmerston North.
It'll be run by Hiringa Energy and Waitomo group.
It's supported by a $16 million loan from the… Audio
Winston Peters slams Speaker over Parliament trespass
The former Deputy Prime Minister and New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters says he has been trespassed from Parliament for two years.
Mr Peters is among several people who have now being issued… Audio
Wellington water pipe project behind schedule again
A water pipe project in the Wellington suburb of Island Bay is behind schedule yet again after a string of delays and errors.
Work began on several streets between Island Bay and Owhiro Bay in August… Audio
Wheat shortage forces Edmonds to look offshore
The iconic flour company Edmonds, whose reputation is based on it only using New Zealand product, is looking to offshore suppliers in Australia to help it get through a sudden wheat shortage locally.
…Ruapehu crater lake temperature rises
Gas readings at Mt Ruapehu in recent days confirm continued high levels of volcanic gas emissions, along with the strongest volcanic tremor in two decades.
The temperature at Crater Lake, te Wai… Audio
REINZ on coastal property values as seas rise
Heavy demand from homeowners going to the new SeaRise website to check the status of their coastal property led to the site crashing.
It was also shut down briefly due to a cyber attack. SeaRise's… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 3 May 2022
Today on RNZ National People are being promised their homes will still be built despite construction company Armstrong Downes Commercial going into liquidation The US is stepping up its diplomatic… Audio
Midday News for 2 May 2022
Revelations that sea-level rise is happening faster than previously thought are being seen as an urgent wake-up call for coastal communities. Audio
Plans unveiled for Wellington City library upgrade
Exciting times for Wellington central with the plans unveiled this week for the 188 million dollar upgrade of the city's library. Architect Institute president, Judi Keith-Brown talks to Wallace. Audio
Peanut butter peanut roastery the first to be solar powered
Pioneering peanut-butter maker manufacturer Pic's is adding another milestone to their business credentials. They're the first peanut roastery in the country to be partially solar-powered. Audio
The Three Waters reform storms ahead
The Government has accepted almost all of the recommendations from a working group on the Three Waters reforms.
Cabinet has agreed to 45 of the working group's 47 recommendations.
Local Government… Audio
