New Zealand
$1b regional development fund announced
After weeks of secret talks, the details of Labour's deals with New Zealand First and the Greens have finally been revealed. BSo just how far was Labour prepared to go to take power? Video, Audio
Requests to euthanise healthy animals gets worse at Xmas
Vets are being asked to euthanise healthy animals, especially as holidays approach. The Veterinary Council says it doesn't like the practice, but admits it happens. Audio
Tuvalu climate change refugees denied asylum
Two families sought to be New Zealand's first climate change refugees, but the Immigration and Protection Tribunal ruled they did not risk being persecuted under the Refugee Convention. Video, Audio
Remediating workplace bullying next to impossible
The director of Culture Safe New Zealand, Allan Halse, says he feels like he's banging his head against a brick wall when he represents clients who have been bullied at work. Audio
Evening business for Tuesday 24th October
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Fletcher Building workers strike over pay
Dozens of workers from Fletcher Building businesses walked off the job this morning after pay negotiations with the country's biggest construction company stalled. Video, Audio
Tuvalu climate change refugee cases rejected
Two families from Tuvalu have had their cases to be recognised as climate change refugees turned down by a New Zealand tribunal.
Destiny Church founders move into new 'resort' home
Two of Destiny Church's charities have until next Friday to file financial returns or face being deregistered. Meanwhile, Brian and Hannah Tamaki have bought a new car and moved into a new luxury… Audio
Abuse hurled at Greymouth murder accused in court
A 45-year-old man has been charged with the murder of 43-year-old Hayley Williams in Greymouth on Sunday afternoon. Maja Burry was in court today. Video, Audio
A request from Northland - Don't scrap everything
There's relief in some circles at the change to a Labour/NZ First coalition, especially among those most deprived, but there's also caution not to throw the baby out with the bathwater. Audio
Coalition deals revealed
The coalition deals between Labour and NZ First and Labour and the Greens have been unveiled. Details were released when the parties held signing ceremonies at Parliament today. Video, Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 23 October 2017
Guam's Catholic Church says it has taken steps to rid the clergy of remaining sexual abusers but offers no guarantees; The advocacy group Doctors for Refugees says moving Manus Island detainees to the… Audio
Fashion’s inclusive new mood
Fashion is often a signal of a change in the air, reflecting societal norms and values. On RNZ podcast My Heels Are Killing Me Sonia Sly meets designer Jason Lingard who says being gay and growing up… Audio
West Indies womens cricketers to tour New Zealand
The West Indies womens cricketers will tour New Zealand in March.
Clampdown in Samoa on "dirty politics"
Reports from Samoa say the acting prime minister Papali'itele Niko Lee Hang is vowing to look into an apparent conspiracy to displace the prime minister.
'Shit Towns of New Zealand' Facebook page creator gets death threats
The administrator of a Facebook page called 'Shit Towns of New Zealand' has received death threats for his posts, but many others are laughing. It comes down to your sense of humour. Video, Audio
NZ disaster response improved by new portable hospital
New Zealand's resources for disaster response in the Pacific have been enhanced by a new mobile, high tech, tent hospital.
Andre Adams to help coach White Ferns
The former New Zealand cricketer Andre Adams will be the bowling coach for the White Ferns in their upcoming series against Pakistan in the UAE.
Peru 'ecstatic' over NZ challenge for FIFA World Cup
Even though Peru didn't win automatic entry to the World Cup finals, their fans are ecstatic they just have to beat New Zealand to make it to Russia in 2018. After a dramatic last round of South… Audio
Former coach of Morrocco Tai says he was good natured boy
The former rugby coach of teenager Morrocco Tai, who died after fleeing police in a stolen car yesterday, says the 15-year-old was a good-natured boy with a rocky past. Audio
