New Zealand
Housing Minister discusses $300m plan to tackle homelessness
The government wants to stop relying on motels for emergency housing - but it won't stop using them entirely.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and housing ministers Megan Woods and Kris Faafoi, have… Audio
Tears in court at Bob Jones' defamation case
Tears flowed as the film maker being sued by Sir Robert Jones talked about how denigrated she felt by his column calling for a Māori Gratitude Day.
Renae Maihi has taken the witness stand on day four… Video, Audio
Racing reforms could leave industry worse than before - leaders
The racing industry says it has reached crisis point, but leaders are not happy with how the Government is proposing to fix things.
The country's three main racing codes; New Zealand Thoroughbred… Audio
Evening business for 13 February 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
'I never really felt unwell' - coronavirus patient
More than 1300 people have now died after contracting Covid-19 coronavirus. But what is it actually like to have the flu-like virus? US Rebecca Frasure has coronavirus, but does not appear to be… Video, Audio
RNZ bosses face intense questioning at Select Committee
RNZ's chief executive Paul Thompson and board chair Dr Jim Mather faced intense questioning by MPs this morning after a week of controversy.
RNZ announced last week Concert FM would move off FM and… Video, Audio
Housing crisis: 'I've rung hundreds of places to ask, you just get shut down'
The government has announced a $300 million package to tackle homelessness. It cannot come soon enough for an Auckland mother and her six children who are desperate for somewhere to live after their… Audio
'We took the photos' - Peters acknowledges photos of journalists meeting with source
New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters has said he was involved in having a photograph taken of journalists Guyon Espiner of RNZ and Matt Shand of Stuff, and of the former New Zealand First President… Video, Audio
Samoan artist in 80s inspiring others to pick up paint brush
A Samoan artist in her eighties, who is currently exhibiting in Auckland, hopes to encourage more Pasifika to explore their creative talents. Audio
Samoan nationals promised work but used as slaves, NZ High Court told
Thirteen Samoan nationals were lured to New Zealand with the promise of lucrative horticultural work, only to be used as slaves when they arrived, the High Court in Napier has been told.
World's longest race stretches 3,100 miles around single NYC block
The Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race spans across 52 days around one New York City block. Sanjay Rawal is the director of the new film that examines the race and what drives people to take part. It's… Audio
Southland flooding: Pets' stories of survival
As flood-swamped Southland slowly drains and reopens, some people's first thoughts have been with their furry, four-legged friends.
While pets were lodged in special animal evacuation centres, other… Audio
Broadcasting Minister discusses future of public media
Cabinet has approved a business case to see whether the government's idea of creating a new, super-sized public broadcaster is viable. After months of speculation, Broadcasting Minister Kris Faafoi… Audio
Health officials urge NZers back from China to isolate selves
Meanwhile, health authorities here are urging several thousand New Zealanders who've recently returned from China to register with a new helpline if they're in self-imposed quarantine.
The Ministry… Audio
Coronavirus: Life aboard the quarantined Diamond Princess ship
Food delivered outside your door, fresh towels if you're lucky, but no clean sheets, and only short bursts of fresh air.
For nearly 4,000 people aboard the Diamond Princess, this is no cruise.
… Video, Audio
NZ pilots worried about Auckland Airport main runway
New Zealand airline pilots are worried about the safety of Auckland Airport's main runway, with reports of 30 centimetre chunks of concrete coming loose where planes land.
A number of flights were… Audio
Govt admits no clear data on state sector carbon emmissions
The government has set its sights on cutting carbon emissions in the state sector but admits it has no real information on what impact its own agencies are having on the environment.
Figures released… Video, Audio
Mongrel Mob member gets life for murder
A Mongrel Mob member found guilty of murder yelled "I didn't do that" and "I've been framed" at his sentencing in court on Friday.
Warren Pay was found guilty of murdering 29-year-old Faapaia… Audio
Coronavirus: Quarantined cruise ship passenger demands info
More than 3,700 passengers remain in quarantine on the Diamond Princess cruise ship now docked at Yokohama.
More than 60 passengers have now been diagnosed with the coronovirus including one New… Video, Audio
Locals muck in to clean up after Mataura flooding
And while the mop-up is underway for residents in Mataura, locals are rallying together to muck in and help.
RNZ reporter Sarah Robson put her gumboots on and went to check out how it's going. Audio
