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Rotorua intermediate giving away uniforms, stationery to students for second year
Principal Phil Palfrey doesn't hesitate when asked how Kaitao Intermediate has been able to give uniforms and stationery to students for free. Audio
Porirua mayor says Wellington's water woes call for teamwork
Much of the Wellington region has today entered level two water restrictions, meaning people can't use sprinklers or irrigation, and only water gardens by hand.
There are more than three thousand… Audio
Former Green MP on public stresses
Green MP Golriz Ghahraman has resigned from Parliament, after being accused of shoplifting on three separate occasions over recent weeks.
In a statement yesterday, Ms Ghahraman said stress relating… Audio
Advocates call for prisoners' voting rights
The Government has already ruled out granting voting rights to all prisoners, following the release of the Independent Electoral Review final report.
The panel made 143 recommendations, one of which… Audio
Wellington water restrictions rise
The Wellington region moves into level 2 water restrictions today, meaning a ban on household garden sprinklers and irrigation systems.
Wellington Water says the restrictions give the region a chance… Audio
Watercare in hot water
Auckland utility company Watercare has found itself in hot water on social media, after using an offensive stereotype of women to promote water conservation.
The post, shared on both Facebook and X -… Audio
Abuse of high profile women increasing
A former Green MP says the increasing abuse aimed at women in high profile positions likely contributed to the stress that resulted in Golriz Ghahraman shoplifting.
Ms Ghahraman has resigned from… Audio
Rainbow's End ride reopens after scare
Rainbow's End will today reopen its log flume ride, after one of the logs flipped yesterday -- forcing its closure.
No one was injured, but riders did get a fright.
Rainbow's End chief executive… Audio
Minister defends dismissing electoral review recommendations
The final report from the Independent Electoral Review is out, and the Government has already dismissed some of its key recommendations.
The report contained more than 140 recommendations with the… Audio
More turbulence could come for Green Party caucus
Golriz Ghahraman has resigned from Parliament, admitting she acted out of character, and is not well. RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Greens defend handling of shoplifting allegations
The Green Party co-leaders are defending their handling of shoplifting allegations made against their now former colleague Golriz Ghahraman - saying they did what they could, when they could, with the… Audio
Mayor delivers frank response
Thames Coromandel mayor Len Salt says he has no regrets over an email he sent out where he signed off with a rather unconventional sign off. Salt said "go f*** yourself" in an email responding to a… Audio
Mullets raise money for mental health
The Mullet Matters fundraising campaign is back for its second year.
New Zealanders wanting to support the Mental Health Foundation can sport a mullet for the month of March - raising money any time… Audio
Ngati Kahungunu prepares for nationwide hui
An iwi leader is hoping the national hui summoned by Kiingi Tuheitia this weekend will give Maori a clear vision of the future.
In December, the Kiingitanga called a nationwide hui at Tuurangawaewae… Audio
Shoplifting claims still only allegations, law professor says
A third allegation of shoplifting has emerged against Green Party MP Golriz Ghahraman.
Police confirmed yesterday evening they are investigating a report of shoplifting at a Cuba Street clothing… Audio
Green MP faces third shoplifting allegation
A third allegation of shoplifting has emerged against Green Party MP Golriz Ghahraman.
Police confirmed yesterday evening they are investigating a report of shoplifting at a Cuba Street clothing… Audio
PM meets with Kiingi Tuheitia ahead of national hui
The Government is remaining tight-lipped about a meeting between the Prime Minister and Kiingi Tuheitia, just days before a national hui centred around the coalition government's policies.
Thousands… Audio
Hawke's Bay's buzzing: Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst
First up we head to Hawke's Bay, where the region has been a buzz with the weekend wedding of former prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to Clarke Gayford. Audio
Close call with a waterspout
A West Coast resident had a lucky escape after watching a waterspout tear towards her luxury lodge, only for it to change course and clip the corner of the house instead. Awatuna Sunset Lodge co-owner… Audio
Lower Hutt recovers from 'mini-tornado'
Lower Hutt is piecing itself back together a month on from a 'mini-tornado' ripping through the city.
It was part of a powerful storm that moved up the country and brought hail, heavy rain and strong… Audio