Susie Ferguson
Manurewa-Papakura Ward councillors disagree about Auckland cycleway plan
Auckland Council has endorsed the business case for a $306 million dollar plan to construct cycleways in the city.
It means construction will now be sped up, but the topic is still proving divisive… Audio
Consumer NZ skeptical about Countdown price freeze
The country's consumer watchdog is skeptical about a move by supermarket chain Countdown to freeze the price of some products.
From Monday, Countdown will freeze the price of more than 500 essential… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 6 May 2022
Today on RNZ National. Christchurch hospital ED staff say they continue to be punched, spat on and sexually harassed by patients. People are waiting until the pain is so bad they can't sleep before… Audio
Brazil has a new taller statue of Jesus
A statue of Jesus Christ has risen in the Brazilian town of Encantado - and it's even bigger than the one in Rio de Janeiro.
Construction of the towering new monument began three years ago; the final… Audio
Auckland children behind on free dental check-ups
Children who've missed their free routine dental check-ups in Auckland has hit a record high.
They're being urged to see private dentist - but not everyone can afford that. Health authorities warn… Audio
Bike Auckland wants more cycling investment in city
Auckland council is voting today on a $2 billion cycling plan which would double the number of cycleways in the city.
Bike Auckland would like to see the plan brought in.
Its chair Tony Mitchell… Audio
Auckland Ratepayers Alliance against cycle spending
Auckland council is voting today on a $2 billion cycling plan which would double the number of cycleways in the city.
Josh Van Veen from the Auckland Ratepayers Alliance, says not one cent more… Audio
Coroner to investigate social media's role in Chch terror attack
A decision by the coroner to investigate the role social media played in the Christchurch terror attack has been called a "landmark moment".
In an earlier decision, the Coroner's Court ruled that the… Audio
Young adults get own specialist criminal court
A specialist criminal court for young adults, known as the Young Adult List, is being launched in Gisborne today.
It's been developed to recognise that young adulthood is a time of increased… Audio
Trevor Mallard takes a hammering over trespass orders
Parliament's Speaker Trevor Mallard has taken a hammering over his trespass order debacle which ended yesterday afternoon with an embarrassing backdown.
Having issued the two year bans to Winston… Audio
Coroner announces scope for Chch terror attack investigation
The Coroner's Court has announced this morning the scope of what will, and won't, be covered in its investigation of the March 15 terrorist attack in Christchurch.
Questions will include whether the… Audio
US Supreme Court legitimacy questioned after abortion draft leak
An unprecedented leak from the US Supreme Court of plans to overturn the right to abortion nationwide has called into question the integrity of the court.
Protests are being held across the country… Audio
EU proposes Russian oil ban by end of year
Several EU member states have raised doubts about a plan to stop oil imports from Russia, put forward by the Commission's president.
The Commission is proposing a complete ban by the end of the year… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 5 May 2022
Today on RNZ National. The Coroner's Court sets out the scope of its investigation into the Christchurch Mosque attacks. The health sector worries tackling wait lists is like opening Pandora's box… Audio
NZDF staff start work to support Ukraine
New Zealand Defence Force staff are beginning work in Europe to support Ukraine against the Russian invasion.
A Hercules plane has been involved in transporting military aid from the UK, and… Audio
Steam cloud briefly appears above Mt Ruapehu
A steam cloud was visible above Mt Ruapehu for about 45 minutes on Tuesday morning, as the volcano continues to show signs of life.
Ruapehu is at Alert Level 2, indicating moderate to heightened… Audio
Poll puts Māori Party in decision-making position
The Māori Party meanwhile could be the decider at the next election based on these latest poll numbers.
Co-leader Rawiri Waititi told Morning Report it would only work with ACT if that party could… Audio
Coast dwellers may lose insurance faster than they think - expert
An expert in climate change risk says those living in populated coastal areas like Wellington could lose their insurance cover in just a few years - far sooner than many owners realise.
It comes… Audio
US Supreme Court abortion bombshell shocks the nation
A bombshell leak from the US Supreme Court, which suggests millions could lose their legal right to abortion, has sent shockwaves across the country.
The leaked document, published by Politico… Audio
Winston Peters considering options after Parliament trespass
Former Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters knows what it's like to have to leave parliament, but getting trespassed from Parliament has been a first in his eventful career.
Peters is among several… Audio