New Zealand
Auckland Asian restaurants hit by coronavirus fears
As coronavirus continues to spread offshore, local Asian businesses say they're starting to fail as customers stay away.
Profits have halved for some Chinese restaurants in Auckland, and with the… Video, Audio
World markets increasingly concerned as coronavirus hits
New Zealand is readying for a major economic shock as the world reacts with increasing alarm to the coronavirus outbreak which has now claimed 2,700 lives worldwide.
Although there are signs it may… Audio
NZ Super costs up as NZ retirees on $100k passes 30,000
The number of New Zealand retirees getting their Super while earning more than $100,000 has topped 30,000 - costing taxpayers more than half a billion dollars each year.
Figures released to… Video, Audio
Olympic qualification the main focus for NZ cyclists at World Champs
Claiming a world championship title is a major prize for New Zealand cyclists, but gaining Olympic qualification is just as important.
New Zealand athletes caught up in Coronavirus outbreak in Italy
The New Zealand boxing team has been caught up in the coronavirus outbreak in Italy.
Fiji and NZ to expand security partnership into policing
Fiji and New Zealand have agreed to expand their security partnership into policing co-operation.
RNZ Concert birthday bash on Parliament grounds
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 staff 'hard hit' by cut-back plan
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 NZ to promote flight deals as Asian market slumps earnings
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
Dreamworld tragedy 'a systemic failure on aspects of safety'
"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
Hannah Tamaki tipped to be on Dancing with the Stars 2020
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
'Time to look at reciprocal laws on deportees' - Simon Bridges
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
National pressures govt to get tough on Australian criminals
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
Evening business for 24 February 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Cricket: Demons of Australia banished as Southee bags five wickets
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
Cricket: Black Caps dominate India at the Basin
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
Prosecutions possible after Dreamworld fatal tragedy
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
Record number of flu vaccines ordered for New Zealand
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
Coronavirus: Is NZ ready for a worst-case economic scenario?
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
Using music as medicine
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
