New Zealand
Students say Polyfest reflects cultural diversity of NZ
The Polyfest has changed so much over the past 40 years. And as a result, the annual cultural carnival is becoming increasingly diverse. With over 200 groups performing on six stages, the 2019…
Phoenix dedicate win to Christchurch victims
Mark Rudan was too emotional to talk about the latest win for his Wellington Phoenix, saying the 3-1 win over Western Sydney had little meaning in the wake of the Christchurch terror attacks.
'Heartfelt grief and sorrow' - Pacific reacts to Chch mosque attacks
The Pacific has reacted with sadness and shown solidarity for New Zealand after at least 50 people were killed in shootings at two Christchurch mosques yesterday.
News About New Zealand for 15 March 2019
A summary of news around New Zealand over the past week. Audio
Pacific concerns centre stage at large climate demos in NZ
The threat of sea level rise to Pacific Islands has been highlighted at a large public demonstration on New Zealand's parliament.
Rugby: $10 billion dollar carrot for new competition
Latest - World Rugby's dangling a $10 billion dollar carrot in front of national unions as they try to get the new Nations Championship plans across the line.
US and NZ still committed to PNG electricity project
New Zealand and the US say they are committed to the Papua New Guinea Electrification Partnership despite the PNG government's awarding of major energy contracts to Chinese companies without open and… Audio
Northland parents nervous amid measels outbreak
Parents across the country are on edge as a measels outbreak affects several regions. A young family in Northland tells RNZ reporter Lois Williams about their views on immunisation. Video, Audio
Calls for tougher penalties for not vaccinating children
High profile GP Lance O'Sullivan has renewed calls for compulsory vaccinations, saying parents who don't comply should pay more tax - or have their benefits docked. Video, Audio
Marama Davidson says James Shaw recovering after attack
A 47-year-old man will appear in Wellington District Court tomorrow in relation to an attack on Climate Change Minister James Shaw - his Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson says Mr Shaw was… Video, Audio
NZ’s luckiest Lotto shop strikes jackpot again
The Unichem Stortford Lodge in Hastings sold an $11 million winning ticket in last night's draw, bringing the total number of First Division winning tickets it's sold to 47. Our Hawke's Bay reporter… Video, Audio
Black Ferns sevens finally get home tournament
It's seven years since the Black Ferns Sevens were established but it's only now that the New Zealand women's rugby side has its own home tournament. Black Fern Sevens player Niall Williams told… Video, Audio
Police appeal for information on Mangere shooting
Police investigating the killing of a Mangere man say he was waiting to meet a friend when he was ambushed and fatally shot over the weekend. Arthur Brown, 26, died after being shot twice shortly… Video, Audio
Principals concerned for student climate strikers’ safety
The Secondary Principals Association is refusing to endorse tomorrow's climate change march and says students are likely to be marked down as truant if they attend the protest. Audio
Winston Peters: Jones’ SFO comments didn’t overstep the line
NZ First leader Winston Peters has weighed in in support of MP Shane Jones, who told Parliament he'd "study every single step" the SFO takes in its investigation into National Party donations. Audio
Evening business for Thurs 14 March
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Civil Defence apologies after false earthquake alert
Civil Defence is trying to figure out how it issued a false alert after it sent out a notification saying it was assessing the tsunami risk for New Zealand after a 6.6 magnitude quake recorded south… Video, Audio
Health authorities on high alert as measles spreads to Dunedin
Canterbury GPs are having to turn patients away who aren't a priority to receive new supplies of the measles vaccine as the region's outbreak spreads to Dunedin. Audio
Threats and death threats against MPs ‘incredibly common’
MPs are concerned their public appearances might have to be curtailed if there are increasing threats against them. Political Editor Jane Patterson talks to Lisa Owen, following the attack on Green… Video, Audio
Greens co-leader James Shaw attacked on Wellington street
Green Party co-leader James Shaw is nursing a black eye and lacerations to his face after an attack in Wellington today that's prompted fears over the security of our MPs. Video, Audio
