New Zealand
NZ grower clarifies his company helps workers pay airfares
A New Zealand fruit grower has clarified that his company helps pay for the airfares of all its Solomon Islands workers to come to New Zealand, because they cannot afford to do so themselves, and they…
NZ Pacific aid should not counter China – academic
There is a danger New Zealand aid to the Pacific could be given with the aim of countering China's influence in the region, an academic says. Audio
Sport: Joseph Parker begins climb back to top
Dethroned boxing world champion, New Zealand Samoan Joseph Parker, will begin his bid to return to the top of the sport, with a fight against English boxer, Dillian Whyte, next month.
NZ grower says RSE workers invaluable to the industry
A New Zealand fruit grower says his industry can no longer survive without the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme.
Fashion designer Kate Spade found dead in apartment
The 55-year-old designer, who once edited fashion magazine Mademoiselle, was well known as a designer of clothes, shoes and handbags. Zachary Goelman reports. Video, Audio
Months-long cleanup for Tolaga Bay after flash flooding
Tairawhiti Civil Defence Emergency manager Louise Bennett says the cleanup is going to take months, after flash flooding hit Tolaga Bay. Audio
Taranaki Bulls without home after stadium condemned
Taranaki's flagship stadium has been condemned after geotechnical testing showed the bank under its West Stand is a significant earthquake risk. Video, Audio
EQC Minister not surprised by damning report
The Minister for EQC has called for immediate changes in response to a damning report into EQC's practices released this afternoon. Video, Audio
Tauranga City Council votes to buy botched Bella Vista homes
Tauranga City Council has voted in principle to repurchase the homes in the botched Bella Vista housing development. Audio
The Tupperware tales - Longest-serving consultant tells all
New Zealand's longest-serving Tupperware consultant Shirley Rust, 70, has been selling the containers for 40 years. She tells Sharon Brett-kelly all about the job, including the worst parties, her… Video, Audio
Hotel owners insist they're telling truth about pokie machines
A lawyer for the owners of Rawene Masonic Hotel says they're standing by their claims that they turned pokie machines off after a woman left her baby outside their venue while she gambled. Pub Charity… Audio
Back to the future for Kiwirail - Napier Wairoa line
After storm damage closed the track in 2012, the line is reopening thanks to $5 million in funding from the government's Provincial Growth Fund. Video, Audio
HNZ may refund tenants for meth testing and repairs
Hundreds of tenants were needlessly evicted by Housing New Zealand, and more than $100 million of taxpayers money spent, on unnecessary decontamination. Video, Audio
Evening business for Wednesday 6 June
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Family rescued from roof: 'We've lost everything'
A Tolaga Bay family who escaped a flash flood by climbing on their roof have been reunited with their dog almost three days after he was swept away in his kennel. Nina Maraki talks to Sharon… Video, Audio
Waikato University seeks to boost Pasifika enrolment
A New Zealand university is hoping to boost its numbers of Pacific students and academics.
Samoan Language Week focus on keeping youth connected
One of the key aims of Samoan Language Week in New Zealand is instilling a sense of identity and pride in young Samoans living here.
The Mixtape - King Kapisi
This week's RNZ Mixtape selector is Aotearoa hip hop heavyweight King Kapisi. The 1999 Silver Scroll winner brings his favourite tracks that inspired him to become a DJ and rapper. Audio
NZ volunteer service to expand its work in the Pacific
Volunteer Service Abroad says a lift in funding from the New Zealand Government will allow it to expand services around the Pacific region.
Paris 'spider-man' hero offered citizenship
France has offered citizenship to Mamoudou Gassama, an illegal immigrant who climbed up the outside of an apartment block to save a boy who was about to fall from a balcony. Video, Audio
