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Air NZ announces new climate action forecast
Air New Zealand has announced a new climate action forecast for 2030, which it is describing as "guidance" on how it expects to perform rather than setting a target. Air New Zealand's chief… Audio
Minister for Rail Winston Peters on retiring Aratere ferry
KiwiRail says the move to retire the rail enabled Aratere is aimed at preparing the port for the two new, larger ferries which will enter service in 2029. Minister for Rail Winston Peters spoke to… Audio
Strong winds batter Wellington
In the North Island, some of the strongest gusts in a decade are affecting Wellington. Reporter Ashleigh McCaull spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
State of emergency declared in Selwyn after heavy rain
A state of emergency has been declared for Canterbury's Selwyn district as heavy rain and surface flooding is expected to cut off access to the Selwyn Huts community. Reporter Anna Sargent spoke to… Audio
Transporting New Zealand on KiwiRail retiring rail-enabled Aratere ferry
The rail-enabled Aratere Interislander ferry will be retired this year to make way for port redevelopment at Picton. Transporting New Zealand chief executive Dom Kalasih spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
KiwiRail to retire rail-enabled Aratere ferry
Pressure is expected to come on the resilience of a reduced Cook Strait ferry fleet after KiwiRail announced it will retire the Aratere this year. KiwiRail chief customer and growth officer Adele… Audio
Health NZ on senior doctors strike
More than 5000 senior doctors from the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists union are striking for 24 hours. Health NZ's chief clinical officer Richard Sullivan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Staff shortages cause senior doctor to join strike action
A senior emergency doctor says serious staff shortages that are affecting patient care has driven her to walk off the job on Thursday. Senior ED doctor and union member Tanya Wilton spoke to Alexa… Audio
Strong winds cause flight cancellations at Wellington airport
Wellington and the Wairarapa Coast are bracing for some of the strongest winds in a decade, gusting up to 130 kilometres per hour. Ashleigh McCaull is overlooking Wellington Airport and she spoke to… Audio
Heavy rain continues to fall in Canterbury
Canterbury is bracing for heavy snow, strong winds and even more rain. Environment Canterbury general manager of hazards Leigh Griffiths spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
State of emergency declared in Selwyn
A state of emergency has been declared for Canterbury's Selwyn district. Mayor Sam Broughton says emergency services and Civil Defence volunteers are working to help people evacuate at Selwyn Huts… Audio
Senior doctors to walk off the job over stalled pay talks
About 5000 senior doctors are walking off the job on Thursday for an unprecedented 24-hour strike from 1201am until 1159pm Friday in protest at their stalled pay talks. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Heavy rain hits Canterbury region
Heavy rain has been falling in the district Canterbury particularly in the plains and foothill areas. Reporter Keiller McDuff provides the latest updates. Audio
Sir Dave Dobbyn to serve a slice of his back catalogue at one-off Auckland show
The New Zealand music legend will take fans on an "unforgettable journey" at the Town Hall for the first time in June.
Canterbury farmers prepare for wild weather
Twenty-four weather warnings and watches are in place covering large parts of the country this morning, as gale-force winds, heavy rain, flooding, and snow bear down. Federated Farmers North… Audio
Heavy rain causes flooding in Canterbury
Emergency officials say the storm lashing Canterbury is forecast to bring up to three times the amount of rain as the region would usually see in a month. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo… Audio
Public sector risks more legal action over failure to fulfill Treaty settlements
Iwi and hapū are legally entitled to their Treaty Settlements, but a new report from the auditor general has found widespread breaches by the Crown .
Iwi/ Crown relations on the line after scathing audit
Iwi and hapu are legally entitled to their Treaty Settlements, but a new report from the auditor general has found widespread breaches by the Crown. Audio
What makes the New Zealand Super Fund one of the best in the world
New Zealand is not the wealthiest country in the world. But it has one of the top-performing sovereign wealth funds anywhere. Chief economist for the NZ Super Fund, Mike Frith, joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Stephen Stone acquitted after 25 years in prison
The case was brought into the spotlight by the RNZ and Stuff podcast Gone Fishing back in 2018. Co-host Adam Dudding reflects on the impact it's had on the case's outcome. Audio
