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School scraps fees and donations to relieve pressure
The principal of a Taranaki school which has become the latest to scrap voluntary fees and donations says he hopes it will relieve pressure on struggling families. Video, Audio
Who will replace Neil Diamond at Mission Estate concert?
Neil Diamond announced he will retire after a recent diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, so won't be able to perform at the Hawke's Bay winery. So who will replace him? Video, Audio
South Island councils look at chlorinating water supply
Several councils are looking at the possibility to ensure their water remains safe to drink. Audio
Govt needs National's support to sign TPP
The deal is likely to be signed in March, which has been warmly welcomed by businesses, exporters in particular, but with the Greens refusing to vote, the Government needs National's support. Audio
Novopay chases teachers over historic over-payments
Novopay has referred a teacher to a debt collection agency because she owes money from four years ago when she was incorrectly paid sick leave. Video, Audio
Checkpoint weather: Wednesday 24 January
MetService meteorologist John Law with the latest weather forecast. Video, Audio
Evening business for Wednesday 24th Jan
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Crash destroyed hopes and dreams
A 19 year old who lost his leg in a fatal bus crash near Gisborne on Christmas Eve in 2016 has told the court how the crash destroyed his hopes and dreams. Audio
PM gifted baby’s name during Ratana visit
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern received a warm welcome at Ratana today, where she was gifted a name for her baby. Mihingarangi Forbes reports. Video, Audio
Hotter weather will change New Zealand forever
Soaring temperatures are going to change our natural forests, coasts, and the way we live. Dr Judy Lawrence from Victoria University talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
Invercargill heading for hottest January on record
Parts of the country are due for their hottest January on record, NIWA scientist Chris Brandolino tells John Campbell. Beach-goers are welcoming the warmer weather but are conscious about the wider… Video, Audio
Karyn Hay returns to radio with late night show
Broadcaster Karyn Hay is returning to RNZ next month as the Auckland-based producer/presenter of a new, live 10pm-11pm programme.
The Best of 2017 - Kathryn Ryan with Lloyd Scott
For 13 years Lloyd Scott was a much loved voice through the night on RNZ until he retired last August. Just after he signed off the airwaves for the last time, he spoke with Kathryn Ryan on Nine to… Audio
The best regional photos of 2017
A selection of stunning images of some of the year's events in New Zealand captured by RNZ's team of reporters and photographers.
Don Brash attends Māori play 'Waiora', unmoved on RNZ kōrero
The former politician Don Brash accepted an invitation to travel to Whangarei last night to watch a play about a 1960s Maori family struggling to retain their language and values after moving to a… Audio
Christchurch escapes water restrictions, for now
Christchurch residents used half a billion litres of water at the weekend - the most water used in a weekend since 2009, but the region is expecting rain and cooler temperatures tomorrow. Video, Audio
Adrian Orr appointed as Reserve Bank governor
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says the new central bank governor Adrian Orr has the experience to lead the Reserve Bank through a period of change. He takes up the role in March. Video, Audio
Medsafe moves to ban surgical mesh in gynaecological operations
New Zealand has followed Australia in deciding to no longer use surgical mesh in gynaecological operations on women because of safety concerns. Audio
Truckies concerned at widening speed gap where two lanes merge
Truck drivers are concerned new speed limits on two of the country's safest roads could be dangerous because it widens the speed gap between heavy and ordinary vehicles. Video, Audio
Teenage girl bowls 3 for 39 in senior men’s cricket match
Kaitangata cricket club's senior men's team was two players short on Saturday, and had no one to turn to. That was until someone suggested Lilly Paterson, a 15-year-old girl. She spoke to John… Video, Audio
