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What are the common legal headaches for Kiwis?
Citizens Advice Bureau deputy chief executive Andrew Hubbard joins Kathryn to look at a new report done by Otago University's Civil Justice Centre into the most common legal problems experienced by… Audio
Advocates disappointed Minister for Disability Issues isn't at cabinet table
Advocates for disabled people are disappointed the newly appointed Minister for Disability Issues - National's Penny Simmonds - doesn't have a seat at the Cabinet table.
The Disability Support… Audio
Mosque inquest enters fifth week
A senior police controller told the inquest into the Christchurch mosque attacks he believed the scene was safe for paramedics when he called for their help.
The inquiry into the 51 murders has… Audio
Concern over fleet of search and rescue vehicles
The country's fleet of specialist search and rescue vehicles is so bad that the rescuers have begun rebelling.
New papers show Search and Rescue teams have warned Fire and Emergency for four years… Audio
Court helps Auckland's homeless to get off the streets
A court that writes off charges for recurring low-level crime is helping Auckland's homeless off the streets and into work.
Te Kooti o Timatanga Hou - The Court of New Beginnings takes offenders… Audio
Court of Appeal hearing begins on David Tamihere's murder conviction
A Court of Appeal hearing begins on Tuesday to determine whether David Tamihere's double murder conviction may have amounted to a miscarriage of justice.
Tamihere served 20-years in jail after being… Audio
Willie Jackson on deputy PM Peters comments on media independence
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has questioned the independence of state broadcasters RNZ and TVNZ, saying the outgoing government bribed the media.
That $55 million Peters referred to there was… Audio
Prime Minister Luxon to lead first cabinet meeting
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will run his first Cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
He says the new coalition government's "number one job" is fixing the economy and he wants to see thousands of public… Audio
College of Public Health Medicine on repealing Smokefree 2025 legislation
The College of Public Health Medicine is adding its voice to the condemnation of the new government's controversial plans to repeal smokefree legislation to fund tax cuts.
New Prime Minister… Audio
Calls for more offshore tug capabilities
Critics say ships in trouble in open water around Aotearoa are relying on good luck more than good management to get them safely to harbour.
The domestic cargo ship Rangitata hit engine trouble off… Audio
Water NZ urges Government to ensure safe water for all
New Zealand's largest water industry body is urging the Government to deliver a robust plan that will ensure safe water for everyone and address the infrastructure deficit.
Water NZ's chief executive… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 7 November 2023
Top stories for 27 November 2023 This morning National Party leader Christopher Luxon will be sworn in as New Zealand's 42nd Prime Minister. The coalition government has a big agenda much of it… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 24 November 2023
It's Ramere, Friday November the 24th Today on RNZ National... The wait is finally over - the incoming Government will today announce its full cabinet and ministerial portfolios It's down to the last… Audio
Done deal: After 40 days and 40 nights, coalition talks are finished
It took 40 days and 40 nights, but the three leaders trying to form a government have emerged with a deal in hand. The agreement between National, ACT and New Zealand First is now going back to the… Video, Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 7 November 2023
It's Rapare, Thursday November the 23rd Today on RNZ National... National leader Christopher Luxon returned to Wellington last night, raising hopes a coalition deal will be announced soon. In Gaza… Audio
The Panel with Nalini Baruch and Raj Chakraborti (Part 2)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panelists Nalini Baruch and Raj Chakraborti talk about rural health and wellbeing across the motu, plans to remove free parking in Hamilton CBD and whether libraries… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 22 November 2023
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Ministerial roles take centre stage in coalition talks, but who will be Deputy PM?
Negotiations for the release of some of the hostages in Gaza are underway, and… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 21 November 2023
Are we on the home straight? Coalition talks take a positive turn but there's more to do specifically ministerial jobs. Hopes continue to grow a deal to release Israeli hostages taken by Hamas on… Audio
Top Stories for Monday 20 November 2023
Top stories for 20 November 2023 National is accusing caretaker Prime Minister Chris Hipkins of playing politics over Gaza An announcement on a deal to form the next government is inching ever-closer… Audio