Radio New Zealand
National: Budget a big win for Winston Peters, not wellbeing
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says some of the Budget details leaked to the opposition are right, but others are wrong, and Treasury is now investigating how National got hold of the documents. Audio
School Board Chair: Why I’m on the teachers’ side
Parents at a decile one school in Auckland say they're willing to throw their support behind this week's mega-teachers strike, despite not being paid much themselves. Helena Tanuvasa, who chairs the… Video, Audio
Papua New Guinea in state of leadership limbo
Papua New Guinea is still in a state of leadership limbo, as prime minister Peter O'Neill has pledged to resign, but hasn't jumped yet. RNZ Pacific reporter Johnny Blades says the opposition parties… Video, Audio
50% of Auckland measles cases ending up in hospital
The number of people being hospitalised with measles in Auckland has climbed to 50 percent of all notified cases and health authorities are not entirely sure why. Auckland Regional Public Health… Audio
Waiheke ferry passengers complain about ‘ill mannered’ service
The Transport Minister will examine the Fullers Waiheke ferry service as part of his wider review of the country's public transport systems. Frustrated Island residents have raised complaints about… Audio
New hangi eatery an expression of love
The chef behind a first of its kind hangi eatery in Taranaki says she wants to help bring Māori kai into the culinary mainstream while giving something back to the community that raised her. Video, Audio
Roadside birth shows risks of maternity services downgrade - midwife
A Lumsden midwife says a mother who gave birth in an ambulance on the side of a rural highway yesterday morning would have never been put in such a dangerous position if the local maternity facilities… Audio
Fijian rugby players turning heads in Bay of Plenty
We head to the Bay of Plenty to meet two 13-year-old Fijian boys who have been given scholarships to play rugby at Te Puke Intermediate School, skyrocketing the school's standings - and hopefully… Video, Audio
Evening Buisness for Monday 27th May
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Dentists call for review into children’s dental care
Dentists are calling for a review of children's dental care saying its not fair that some kids are suffering for months with painful conditions while they wait for treatment. Audio
The Warehouse to close 11 in-store centres, create new depots
The Warehouse is defending its handling of a planned re-jig of its online shopping services after claims it was putting employees' mental health at risk. The plan would result in 150 job losses, but… Video, Audio
Pharmac allowing people to die – cancer patient
Breast cancer patient Terre Maize has spearheaded the push for Pharmac to fund life-extending drugs. She told Alex Perrottet the system is allowing people to die, and the whole funding body needs a… Video, Audio
Air NZ hopes new planes will pave the way for Akl-NY flights
Passengers could be able to travel non-stop from Auckland to New York when Air New Zealand takes delivery of its new Boeing Dreamliners, valued at more than $4 billion. Video, Audio
Bonsai trees stolen from 93-year-old owner
Seven bonsai trees, lovingly tended over 40 years by their 93-year-old owner, have been stolen from a garden centre in Lower Hutt. Audio
Otara police tell community to call out bad behaviour after shootings, gang violence
The police are telling a South Auckland community recently plagued by shootings and gang violence they should stand up and call out bad behaviour. Audio
Students engage in nationwide protests against climate change inaction
Thousands of students stopped writing lines and picked up signs today in a nation-wide protest against a perceived lack of action on climate change. Video, Audio
Wellington CEO camping at Parliament to protest climate change inaction
A Wellington-based CEO says he'll camp on the grounds of Parliament for as long as it takes until the Government declares a climate change emergency. Video, Audio
Japan becoming leading destination for NZ rugby players
Japan is becoming a leading destination for New Zealand rugby players heading offshore due to its short season, quick flight home and rugby that's a bit easier on the body than the bloodied fields of… Audio
Gamal Fouda hoping to be Imam and politician
The Imam of Al Noor Mosque says he hopes to enter local politics in Christchurch to build community relations in the city. Video, Audio
Evening business for Friday 24th May
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
