Radio New Zealand
Defence Force embraces new approach to combat substance abuse
The Defence Force is softening its stance towards drugs and alcohol and is spending more than $600,000 to do so. Audio
Pool prices in Ngāruawāhia slashed to keep kids off rail tracks
The Ngāruwāhia Community Board has made its local pools cheaper by 50% in an effort to stop people jumping of a rail bridge where an 11-year-old was killed last year. Video, Audio
Tiny Ponsonby section ‘only $750,000’
Deep in the heart of Auckland's posh Ponsonby is 95sqm of vacant residential land….and it could be yours for $750,000. Real estate agent Craig Watkins shows Lisa Owen around the tiny empty lot… Video, Audio
Evening business for Thurs 31 Jan
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Teachers censured for pushing or pulling children
Two primary school teachers have been censured for pushing or pulling young children, reigniting debate about when teachers should be able to handle students. Education Correspondent John Gerritsen… Audio
Going skiing in the midst of a heatwave
Where's the coldest place to escape the heatwave in New Zealand? We got reporter Alex Perrottet to find out. Video, Audio
US weather reporter explains just how freezing it is
Jonathan Petramala is a weather reporter for Accu weather in Chicago where it took just five minutes outside for his pants to freeze solid during his broadcast earlier today. He told Lisa Owen via… Video, Audio
Temperatures drop to -48C in America’s Midwest
Blistering cold weather in America has made some parts of the country almost 20 degrees colder than Antarctica. As Bridget Burke reports, it's so cold that people are being told not to breathe too… Video, Audio
Cancer patient’s wife tells government it’s ‘failed’ NZ
The wife of a terminally ill cancer patient says the government has failed her husband - and many others - by not having an adequate cancer plan. Melissa Vining was speaking at a cancer conference in… Video, Audio
Employers fight back against proposed industrial agreements
Employers are pushing back against being locked into industrial agreements that would set minimum pay and conditions across whole sectors. The full recommendations about what those agreements should… Video, Audio
Silver Ferns have what it takes to win - Robyn Broughton
Former Silver Ferns assistant coach Robyn Broughton believes the team is capable of winning this year's Netball World Cup if they continue to improve their performance. She spoke with sports reporter… Audio
Off-the-grid Kidney Fern crib up for sale
A two-bedroom cottage tucked away in a remote part of Stewart Island that can only be reached by boat or on foot has gone on the market for the first time in decades. Bayleys agent Mike Peterson says… Audio
No sign of stoats on Great Barrier Island
After more than two weeks, the hunt is winding down for elusive stoats on Great Barrier Island. The Island had been considered stoat-free until two of the predators were reportedly spotted there… Audio
Men saved from rapids ‘should have to pay’ for rescue
Police had to use a helicopter to rescue two men caught in rapids on an inflatable air mattress on the Kawarau River at 11pm last night. Queenstown Harbourmaster Marty Black says they put themselves… Audio
Tree removal paused after outrage from locals, campaigners
Thirteen huge pine trees that Auckland Council says need to be removed urgently have been given a stay of execution after outrage from locals and tree campaigners. Audio
Kiwi firefighters to help battle Tasmania fires
New Zealand firefighters will soon head to Tasmania to help deal with more than 50 blazes burning across 20,000 hectares. Fire and Emergency New Zealand National Manager Rural Operations John… Audio
Evening business for Mon 21 Jan
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Chihuahua missing after crash which left owner in a coma
: A grandson is on a mission to find his grandmother's chihuahua, which was thrown from her car in a crash, before she wakes up from a coma. Aaron Price spoke to Sharon Brettkelly about the huge… Audio
Smokers considering quitting after 10% price hike
Quitline has reported a surge in people wanting to give up smoking after tax hikes introduced on New Year's Day. But despite the $11 increase over the last six years, many smokers say they won't… Audio
Councils reluctant to fund infrastructure for housing growth
President of Local Government New Zealand Dave Cull says there are no current incentives for councils to invest in infrastructure for residential growth, and the burden is falling on current… Audio
