New Zealand
NZ Foreign Minister defends assistance to PNG for APEC
New Zealand's government has defended giving Papua New Guinea $US10 million to help it host the APEC leaders summit.
Arts Pasifika Awards celebrate excellence and innovation
Some of New Zealand's most talented Pasifika artists have been recognised at the Creative New Zealand Arts Pasifika Awards.
NZ Law Society elects first woman of Pacific descent as president
The New Zealand Law Society has elected its first ever president of Pacific Island descent, and its youngest.
NZ first country to ratify PACER Plus trade deal
New Zealand has become the first country to ratify a Pacific free trade deal.
Beyond the Beehive: Regional Development
For RNZ's One Year On series, Max Towle is travelling up and down the country asking everyday New Zealanders whether they think the coalition government has had any real impact on people's lives in… Video, Audio
Chch council asks residents to conserve water to get chlorine out
An embattled Christchurch City Council says its now up to its residents to help it get chlorine out of the city's water supply. Video, Audio
Masterton limiting water after dry spring
A drier than usual spring has prompted warnings to conserve water in some parts of the country, while farmers fear they're heading for a second dry year in a row. Video, Audio
Anonymous letter plunges family ‘back to the very start’
The parents of Zachary Gravatt, who died from meningococcal disease in 2009, have described their last moments with him at an inquest which has reopened after the family received an anonymous letter… Audio
The NZ potatoes destined for royal tummies
North Otago spud grower Jim O'Gorman reckons the Kakanui soil is the secret to his potatoes, which Government House has ordered specifically for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Video, Audio
Cottage industry in quake damaged homes emerges
Entrepreneurs have been buying up uninsurable quake damaged homes in Christchurch, fixing them up so they can be insured again and selling them on, often for a tidy profit. Video, Audio
Steel & Tube fined $1.9m for making false claims
Steel & Tube has been fined a record $1.9m for making false and misleading representations about its steel mesh products. Audio
Duchess’ departure from market ‘triggered a row’
News Corp Australia's Andrew Hough was at the Fiji market where the Duchess of Sussex was whisked away, and says things were calm until about half way through her 15 minute visit. Video, Audio
Duchess of Sussex rushed out of Fiji market
The royal visit to Fiji was marked by a bit of drama today when the Duchess of Sussex was suddenly whisked through a local market due to security concerns. Video, Audio
Evening business for Weds 24 Oct
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Electoral Commission ‘providing advice’ to police on JLR claims
The Electoral Commission has been approached by police regarding claims of corruption made by former National MP Jami-Lee Ross. It says it is "providing advice as required". Video, Audio
Turkey reveals details on Jamal Khashoggi’s alleged murder
US President Donald Trump has accused Saudi authorities of the "worst cover-up ever" in the killing of prominent journalist Jamal Khashoggi and is vowing to revoke the visas of some of those believed… Video, Audio
Waitaki community in shock after girl killed in hit and run
A man has been charged after a 14-year-old girl was killed in a hit and run in Oamaru last night. Meanwhile, support for her family has been flooding in from a community reeling from the tragic event.
…No four lanes - but safer road to Whangarei promised
New Zealand Transport Agency has confirmed it won't be building a four-lane highway from Whangarei to Te Hana. Instead it's promising to fix up the worst bit - the notorious stretch of road between… Video, Audio
PM pledges no new regional fuel taxes while she’s in charge
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has ruled out any new regional fuel tax while she's Prime Minister, in a spontaneous declaration to Parliament this afternoon. Audio
School rugby coach guilty of 95 sex charges
Auckland school rugby coach Alosio Taimo has been convicted of 95 sexual abuse charges following a two and a half month long trial in Auckland. Anneke Smith reports. Video, Audio
