New Zealand
Horowhenua feeling lucky after 5.8 quake rattles region
The week got off to a shaky start for many people in Horowhenua, after a strong earthquake rattled the lower north island region on Monday morning.
More than 36,000 people across the country have… Audio
Muller announces new National rankings, with Adams to stay
Senior National MP Amy Adams has backtracked on her retirement plans after last week's change of leadership and is ranked number three on the party's list following a minor reshuffle.
Three days… Audio
Covid-19 level 2: Gatherings up to 100 allowed after Friday
Church services and gatherings of up to 100 people have been given the green light to take place later this week.
It comes after another day with no new Covid-19 cases in New Zealand - our third day… Video, Audio
Rural residency becomes home for stranded US artist
An artist's residency in the Wairarapa has turned into a much longer stay for Kerri McGill, after her flight back to the US was cancelled. But paint and film set scenic artist Kerri McGill is making… Audio
Roy Phillips still going strong 50 years after 'Girlie'
Fifty years ago this week, British-born musician Roy Phillips and his band The Peddlers were on top of the New Zealand music charts with their smash hit, 'Girlie.' Video, Audio
Samoan economy rocked, despite no Covid-19 cases
Samoa continues to have no confirmed cases of Covid-19, but like almost everywhere else in the world, the local economy has been hit hard by lockdown restrictions. Chef and restaurateur Joe Lam joins… Audio
Linda Clark & Richard Harman discuss politics and progress
The change at the top of the National Party's hierarchy and the nation's overall progress under Alert Level 2 are on the agenda for this week's panel discussion, which includes guests Linda Clark and… Audio
Award Winner: HKA Joint Winner at 2020 Voyager Media Awards
RNZ is delighted to announce that He Kākano Ahau is a joint Winner for Best Episodic/Recurrent Podcast at 2020 Voyager Media Awards.
Public Health Response Bill sparks concern in Pacific community
There are concerns among the Pacific community in New Zealand about a possible repeat of the Dawn Raids, in relation to the Public Health Response Bill.
Linking two worlds during lockdown
Raising funds to help those in need during Ramadan can be even harder in lockdown. That certainly isn't stopping three people from across the world who call New Zealand home. Produced by Kadambari… Audio
Linking two worlds during lockdown
Raising funds to help those in need during Ramadan can be even harder in lockdown. That certainly isn't stopping three people from across the world who call New Zealand home. Produced by Kadambari…
AudioProfessor Emrys Westacott: Covid-19 pandemic 'spells the end of the neoliberal era'
Many have revelled in a return to a simpler life due to Covid-19. Professor Emrys Westacott, who wrote The Wisdom of Frugality, says this is a time to reflect on whether the type of society we had… Audio
Professor Michael Baker answers your Covid-19 questions
Professor Michael Baker has been a constant and reassuring presence on Sunday Morning throughout the Covid-19 lockdown period. He returns to answer your questions and ours about the pandemic and the… Audio
3MM: Peter Dunne on the legalities of lockdown
Three Minutes Max, succinct opinions from New Zealanders on topics of their choice. Former MP Peter Dunne discusses the human rights and legal issues surrounding Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. Audio
More resident Cook Islanders repatriated from New Zealand
More resident Cook Islanders, stranded in New Zealand since its border closure in March, are being repatriated today.
Day one of level 2: Hair clippers buzzing, gyms pumping
Barbers clippers have been running hot and gyms pumping as the country swings into alert level 2, but it's clear some businesses are still waiting for their precious customers to return.
RNZ Taranaki… Audio
Budget: Domestic tourism plans 'a bit lacking' - NZ tour boss
Wendy van Lieshout is the chief executive of Active Adventures in Queenstown.
Her business has been in operation for 23 years. She has unable to operate under Level 2.
She talks to Lisa Owen about… Video, Audio
Ministry of Health seeking flu vaccines to meet extra demand
Despite sourcing an extra 400,000 flu vaccines this year, New Zealand still might not have enough to cover all its vulnerable groups.
The Ministry of Health has admitted it's working to source… Audio
Budget: Funding welcomed, but Māori business miss out
The government will spend $900 million on initiatives to support Māori to deal with the fall-out of Covid-19.
The package includes $400 million on Māori education, a $137 million boost to Whānau Ora… Audio
Wellington retailers welcome customers back under level 2
Whether it was a much needed catch up with a friend for coffee, or a dash to ToyWorld for a belated birthday present, Wellingtonians were out in force on Thursday as retailers reopened for business… Video, Audio
