New Zealand

Hundreds of people have gathered on parliament grounds for an RNZ Concert Birthday Bash.

It is 87 years since RNZ Concert was first established - and musicians from around the country brought their… Video, Audio

Massey University is considering axing science, computing and engineering courses in the first steps of a major restructure that could affect hundreds of jobs and students.

It wants to stop… Audio

Air New Zealand expects to make up to $75 million less as a direct result of the coronavirus outbreak.

Restrictions and reduced capacity flights are in place for a number of routes but, to make up… Audio

"A systemic failure by Dreamworld in relation to all aspects of safety". Damning words from Queensland coroner James McDougall today, as he blasted the Australian theme park for "dangerous" failures… Video, Audio

Politicians who have appeared on Dancing with the Stars over the last 15 years say the publicity could backfire for would-be politician Hannah Tamaki.

RNZ understands the Destiny Church pastor and… Audio

National leader Simon Bridges talks to Lisa Owen about the government toughening its stance on Australian criminals in New Zealand.

"If it's right in principal and fair's fair, why wouldn't you do… Video, Audio

The National Party is putting pressure on the Prime Minister to take a tougher stance on deporting Australian criminals ahead of her trip across the Tasman this week.

National leader Simon Bridges… Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

It was Tim Southee who starred on Sunday and Monday, claiming five wickets from the world's best test team.

He spoke to Alex Perrottet just after leaving the field.

The Black Caps take on India in… Video, Audio

The Black Caps completed one of their most comprehensive victories in Test cricket beating top ranked India by 10 wickets at the Basin Reserve.

The home side took just 90 minutes on the fourth day to… Audio

A Queensland coroner has referred the owner of Dreamworld to authorities for possible prosecution over the deaths of four people on the Thunder River Rapids water ride in 2016.

Coroner James… Audio

A record number of flu vaccines has been ordered for New Zealand in case a coronavirus outbreak coincides with flu season.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been outlining how the health system is… Audio

Hundreds of North Island forestry workers could be relocated to conservation jobs in Southland to soften the economic impact of the Covid-19 outbreak.

A Treasury advisory group is predicting a… Video, Audio

New research has revealed that music could be prescribed to help us focus, feel happier, relax and overcome sadness. Lyz Cooper is the founder of the British Academy of Sound Therapy and conducted the… Audio

Sara Del Valle is an applied mathematician and disease modeller. She and other disease modellers have gazed into their computers to see the future of Covid-19 and the news, in her opinion, is not bad… Audio

Crusaders fans are getting the chance to update their old jerseys with the team's new logo, instead of buying a new one. The Super Rugby franchise retired its knight and sword logo in November… Audio

Dozens of tourist buses were allowed to travel the Milford Road today for the first time since a storm closed the road at the start of Feburary.

The popular tourist area was hit by heavy rain and… Audio

People who think they've suffered a miscarriage of justice will soon be able to raise their complaints with a new Criminal Cases Review Commission. It will open in July and be based in Hamilton - a… Audio