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This page contains all audio and news items we publish, in chronological order, with the most recent first.
Crunch-time for negotiators at COP30 in Brazil
It's crunch-time for negotiators at this year's global climate meeting in Brazil, with plenty of the details still to be thrashed out on the last official day of talks. Climate change correspondent… Audio
News in Tongan for 20 November 2025
The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Educators push for more restrictions on social media for teens
Banning mobile phones in school has led to improved learning and behaviour - and the Education Review Office says social media should be next. Ruth Shinoda, Head of ERO's Education Evaluation Centre… Audio
US Justice Department will release Epstein files within 30 days
The material could shed more light on the activities of Jeffrey Epstein, who socialised with Donald Trump and other notable figures.
Sports News for 20 November 2025
The Black Caps have sealed a one-day series victory over the West Indies after claiming a tense five wicket win in a rain reduced second one-dayer in Napier. Audio
England eye rare Ashes chance against depleted Australia
Getting off to a positive start, if not a victory, will be vital for England's chances of winning back the urn.
Accusations of 'green washing' after former Dow chemicals plant given clean bill of health
Soil tests done as part of a remediation project at the controversial former plant in Paritūtū, New Plymouth have found "no evidence of contamination".
The Writer's Festival # 5
FILE TITLE The Writer's Festival # 5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ANNOUNCER INTRO: One of the nominated writers reflects on his chances of winning the Opus prize, while Rae has a… Audio
The Writer’s Festival # 8
The Writer's Festival # 8 for 10:45am Wed 8 July 2020 In the reading today we continue with Stephanie Johnson's tale about Rae McKay and the 'Chapter' of writers bound for the Oceania Writers… Audio
The Writer's Festival # 4
FILE TITLE The Writer's Festival # 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ANNOUNCER INTRO: Merle's subterfuge is leading her into deeper and deeper water in today's episode from Stephanie… Audio
The Writer’s Festival # 6
The Writer's Festival # 6 for 10:45am Mon 6 July 2020 Rea suffers through a compulsory 'team building' workshop and reflects on murky aspects of her past in today's episode from The Writer's Festival… Audio
The Writer’s Festival # 9
The Writer's Festival # 9 for 10:45am Thur 9 July 2020 Rae is feeling the pressure with one day till the Oceania Writer's Festival opens in today's reading from Stephanie Johnson's 'The Writer's… Audio
The Writer’s Festival # 7
The Writer's Festival # 7 for 10:45am Tue 7 July 2020 Merle is stressing about her publishing subterfuge, while Gareth is agonising about judging the Opus. Here's Judith Gibson reading 'The Writer's… Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 7am for 20 November 2025
The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio
My Father’s Island # 1
FILE TITLE My Father's Island #1 for 10:45am Mon 2 July - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ANNOUNCER INTRO: We know that a lot of you out there have been concerned about the number of repeats… Audio
My Father’s Island # 3
FILE TITLE My Father's Island # 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ANNOUNCER INTRO: Time to take-up where we left off with 'My Father's Island' written and read by Adam Dudding. In today's… Audio
My Father’s Island # 2
FILE TITLE My Father's Island # 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ANNOUNCER INTRO: Today on the Reading we have part 2 of My Father's Island written and read by Adam Dudding. The book is… Audio
My Father’s Island # 5
FILE TITLE My Father's Island # 5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ANNOUNCER INTRO: In the reading today we hear from a number of NZ's best known writers who early in their careers were… Audio
My Father’s Island # 6
FILE TITLE My Father's Island # 6 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ANNOUNCER INTRO: In the reading today Robin's talents as a publisher are put to test as he faces the challenge of both… Audio
My Father’s Island # 7
FILE TITLE My Father's Island # 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ANNOUNCER INTRO: In our reading today the Dudding family says goodbye to Christchurch and makes its way back to an… Audio
My Father’s Island # 4
FILE TITLE My Father's Island # 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ANNOUNCER INTRO: In the reading today, we continue with 'My Father's Island' written and read by Adam Dudding. A couple of… Audio
My Father’s Island #10
FILE TITLE My Father's Island #10 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ANNOUNCER INTRO: In the reading today we hear about the impact on Lois, his children and friends as Robin Dudding is… Audio
My Father’s Island # 9
FILE TITLE My Father's Island # 9 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ANNOUNCER INTRO: In the reading today we hear about the impact on Lois, his children and friends as Robin Dudding is… Audio
The Writer's Festival # 1
FILE TITLE The Writer's Festival # 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ANNOUNCER INTRO: Time now for the reading and today we begin 'The Writer's Festival', a new book by Stephanie Johnson… Audio
The Writer's Festival # 3
FILE TITLE The Writer's Festival # 3 for 10:45am Fri 16 Oct - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ANNOUNCER INTRO: Rae has a troublesome meeting ahead while Gareth is hoping to have his cake and… Audio
The Writer's Festival # 2
FILE TITLE The Writer's Festival # 2 for 10:45am Thu 15 Oct - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ANNOUNCER INTRO: Time for our reading. . .and today we pick-up the story in episode two of 'The… Audio
The Writer’s Festival #12
The Writer's Festival #12 for 10:45am Tue 14 July 2020 The Oceania Writer's Festival is over and as all the writer's pack up and chart their new course, we are left to wonder what will become of Rae… Audio
The Writer’s Festival #11
The Writer's Festival #11 for 10:45am Mon 13 July 2020 Time now for the reading, and Merle has a very tricky transaction to negotiate in today's episode of 'The Writer's Festival ' by Stephanie… Audio
The Writer’s Festival #10
The Writer's Festival #10 for 10:45am Fri 10 July 2020 The winner of the Opus Prize is announced and Rae gets an interesting offer in today's reading from Stephanie Johnson's 'The Writer's Festival'… Audio
Greta & Valdin Pt 1
Greta & Valdin Pt1 In the reading today we begin a book that has been described as fresh, funny, tangled and brilliant. I'm speaking of Greta and Valdin the debut novel of Rebecca K Reilly (who… Audio
Greta and Valdin Pt 5
Greta and Valdin Pt5 for 10:45a Fri 2 Dec 2022 In the reading today, life isn't getting any less complicated in the hilarious world of Greta and Valdin. Here are Reon Bell and Neenah Dekkers Reihana… Audio
Greta and Valdin Pt 3
Greta and Valdin Pt3 In the reading today we continue our story of the tangled lives and loves of Greta, and her brother Valdin, in part three of Greta and Valdin by Rebecca K Reilly told by Neenah… Audio
Greta and Valdin Pt 4
Greta and Valdin Pt4 for 10:45a Thur 1 Dec 2022 In the reading today we have more from Rebecca K Reilly's Greta and Valdin told by Reon Bell and Neenah Dekkers Reihana…. STARTS: MUSIC 18'' - After the… Audio
Greta and Valdin Pt 6
Greta and Valdin Pt6 for 3:05a/10:45a Mon 5 Dec 2022 Ten part adaptation of a novel. Concerns the lives and loves of siblings, Greta and Valdin (both queer) and their colourful family and friends… Audio
Greta and Valdin Pt 7
Greta and Valdin Pt7 fior 3:05a/10:45a Tue 6 Dec 2022 Greta and Valdin's erratic lives take an unexpected turn in today's reading from Rebecca K Reilly's debut novel Greta and Valdin. Here is part… Audio
Greta and Valdin Pt 9
Greta and Valdin Pt9 The love lives of Greta and Valdin are starting to spiral towards…well, you'll find out by listening to today's episode of Rebecca K Reilly's Greta and Valdin told by Reon Bell… Audio
Greta and Valdin Pt 10
Greta and Valdin Pt10 for 3:05a/10:45a Fri 9 Dec 2022 In the reading today we conclude Greta and Valdin, the debut novel of Rebecca K Reilly (who incidentally was one of the judges of our recent short… Audio
Greta and Valdin Pt 8
Greta and Valdin Pt8 for 3:05a/10:45a Wed 7 Dec 2022 Valdin is in Colombia with Xabi (Pron: Zar bee) while great Greta is hitting the crunch point in her relationship with Ell in today's reading from… Audio
My Father’s Island # 8
FILE TITLE My Father's Island # 8 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ANNOUNCER INTRO: Time now for the reading. We hear about the eccentricities of life for the long haired boy who lives… Audio
The New Ships # 2
The New Ships # 2 As Peter struggles to come to terms with the death of his wife Moira he must also deal with the fact his son Aaron is leaving flying away, headed for England. Here now is the second… Audio
The New Ships # 3
The New Ships # 3 Time for the reading now where we take up the story of recently widowed Peter Collie who is fare welling his son Aaron and struggling to make any real connection. Here is episode… Audio
The New Ships # 1
The New Ships # 1 Now from writer Kate Duignan - 'The New Ships'...we last heard this in 2018 Here now is episode one of 'The New Ships' written by Kate Duignan and told by Nick Blake. IN: MUSIC… Audio
The New Ships # 7
The New Ships # 7 The question of Aaron's paternity may have been resolved but his actual whereabouts is much less clear to Peter. Here's episode seven of Kate Duignan's 'The New Ships' told by Nick… Audio
The New Ships # 8
The New Ships # 8 Peter has reluctantly sold the Castlepoint bach but is consumed with doubts about when, or if, he will see his son again. Here now is episode eight of Kate Duignan's 'The New Ships'… Audio
The New Ships # 6
The New Ships # 6 With gentle pressure being applied at work Peter is in desperate need of a break-through in his search for Aaron. Here is episode six of Kate Duignan's The New Ships told by Nick… Audio
The New Ships # 5
The New Ships # 5 Peter, worried for his missing son Aaron starts to look for clues. He digs deeper into the boy's activities and the discoveries he makes only add to his growing fears. Here is… Audio
The New Ship Pt # 4
Peter still hasn't heard from Aaron and struggles to empathise with the headstrong approach of a young protestor. Audio
The New Ships #12
The New Ships #12 With the drama on the harbour behind him Peter is left thoughtful, but what hangs over him more than anything else is the need to find his son, Aaron. Time now for the final reading… Audio
The New Ships #10
The New Ships #10 Peter connects with a young man, Matthew, a political activist he knows through his voluntary legal-aid work who reminds him of his head strong son Aaron. Here now is episode ten of… Audio
The New Ships # 9
The New Ships # 9 Peter's quest to contact his son Aaron in Pakistan is stymied by a longstanding dispute amongst the Gupta family. Here now is episode nine of Kate Duignan's 'The New Ships' told by… Audio
The New Ships #11
The New Ships #11 Peter had a momentary call with his son Aaron in Pakistan which serves to remind him of the great distance between them, meanwhile an imposing warship anchors in Wellington… Audio
'How about going for a drive?' turns into epic global adventure
In a bus built from three other vehicles, Alan MacLeod and his wife packed up their family of six and set off around the world.
Business News for 20 November 2025
Business news for 20 November 2025 Audio
Trump administration quietly attempting to hammer out new peace plan with Russia
A person familiar with the talks told CNN the president's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, has been leading the effort.
Great Rides proving to be great success for central Otago
The government says the Great Rides are giving regional tourism a huge boost, with those biking the trails spending $1.28 billion on accommodation, food and hospitality. David Ritchie owns Oliver's… Audio
The GOAT is back, Gilmore returns to competitive surfing
The now 37-year-old stepped away from competition at the end of 2024, but will rejoin surfing's world tour next year.
'People have had enough': Petition calls for action on roaming dogs
A grandmother is convinced she would not be alive today if a courier driver had not saved her from a rushing dog.
AI chip-maker Nvidia set to report earnings
AI chip-maker Nvidia is due to report its earnings today - with investors bracing for a $300 billion swing in market value. Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Rural News for 20 November 2025
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
First Up - The Podcast, Thursday 20 November
On today's First Up pod: a new report from the Education Review Office finds removing cell phones from classrooms is improving learning and reducing bullying - we ask Labour's education spokesperson… Audio
Federer to be inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame
Roger Federer will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in an induction celebration set for August 2026.
New Zealand pushes pause on puberty blockers pending UK trial
Green Party MP Ricardo Menéndez March says the government is "buying into imported culture wars" .
Rescue chopper crew chase down car after laser strike
Two paramedics were targeted while flying over Palmerston on a hospital transfer mission on Tuesday night.
Daryl Mitchell, the world's best one-day batter
Mitchell replaces Rohit Sharma of India after scoring his seventh ODI century.
Early Sports Chat for 20 November 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Ravindra, Conway pave the way as Black Caps clinch ODI series against West Indies
Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra's early attack helped New Zealand beat West Indies by five wickets with three balls to spare in a rain-curtailed second ODI in Napier.
Winston Peters reveals new Cook Strait ferry details
The Rail Minister has lifted the lid on how the government plans to save cash on the new Cook Strait ferries. Nick James reports. Audio
Formula 1 is more than a sport - it's a style
The motorsport has moved on from Grid Girls and logo shirts to become a fashion powerhouse.
Trump's embrace of crown prince ushers in new era in US-Saudi ties
His trip to Washington has been a triumph, with the US president rolling out the red carpet for "the future king" and absolving him of the criticism he's faced for years.
World News Wrap for 20 November 2025
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Students more focused following phone ban - survey
Teachers believe students are less distracted in class, according to a report released today into the phone ban in schools. Albany Senior High School principal Claire Amos spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Pacific News in French for 20 November 2025
The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Sports News for 20 November 2025
The Black Caps beat the West Indies by five wickets in a rain-curtailed second one-dayer in Napier to seal the three-game series 2-nil. Audio
Pacific Waves for 20 November 2025
Samoa media body to issue statement following ban; Multilateralism in bad shape - Vanuatu minister at COP30; Polling day underway in Tonga; Manu Samoa secures Rugby World Cup 2027 spot. Audio
Brazil pushes negotiators for early climate deal at COP30 summit
The host country is hoping to buck the trend that has seen recent climate summits run well past their deadline on seeking an agreement.
Samoa media body to issue statement following ban
RNZ Pacific Samoa correspondent, Galumalemana Tipi Autagavaia joins Pacific Waves to discuss Samoa's media freedom following the country's prime minister ban on it's daily newspaper. Audio
Multilateralism in bad shape - Vanuatu minister at COP30
Vanuatu's climate minister says multilateralism is in a bad shape. Audio
Polling day underway in Tonga
From fixing roads to tackling the country's fuel woes, many Tongans know exactly what they want from their next government. Audio
Manu Samoa secures Rugby World Cup 2027 spot
Manu Samoa secures 2027 Rugby World Cup spot. Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 6am for 20 November 2025
The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio
Labour's repsonse to ERO report, new ferries announcement
Willow-Jean Prime joins the programme with Labour's response to the ERO report on bullying Audio
UK: Russian spy ships lurks near English Channel
Ellie Jay reports from London about a Russian spy ship spotted in the English Channel Audio
Russian strikes kill 25 as Zelensky makes peace bid in Turkey
The attack on Ternopil was the deadliest for weeks and the worst on the west of the country since Moscow invaded in 2022.
News in Cook Islands Maori for 20 November 2025
The latest News in Cook Island Maori ( Te Reo Maori Kiki Airani), brought to you by our partners Pacific Media Network Audio
Endangered mohua/yellowhead birds released near Wanaka
Tess Brunton reports on the release of the endangered Mohua near Wanaka Audio
Sport's oldest rivalry "Ashes" test starts in Perth
The Ashes kicks off in Perth on Friday, writer Geoff Lemon joined First Up for a look at cricket's oldest rivalry Audio
Pricey cleanup for Aussie schools after asbetos in sand found
Australia deals with contaminated sand in classrooms - Emma Cropper has the story from Australia Audio
All Blacks v Wales: The big selection questions
Scott Robertson has already signalled changes for this weekend's test in Cardiff, but just where will they be?
Firearms Safety Authority review finds conflict of interest risks
A "health check" of the police agency had begun following concerns over its workplace culture.
Māori business leaders feeling upbeat about performance
Nearly two thirds of Māori business leaders are feeling positive about current overall business performance, driven by a stronger primary sector.
The different investing strategies of over-60s and under-30s
Overall, confidence is improving and investors are becoming more accustomed to global uncertainty, a new survey shows.
Kelston Boys' board hopes no other school will face unwanted charter bid
An outside push to convert the Auckland high school into a charter school, against its wishes, has been abandoned.
Black Caps seal five-wicket win against West Indies
The match was in the balance for the majority of the chase, but New Zealand held their nerve at the death in the 2nd ODI at McLean Park.
The year of the kakapo
Kakapo numbers are recovering at such a rate that we are running out of pest-free islands to put them on. Audio
Midweek - more Trump v BBC, Tararua tavern tensions
Trump vs BBC escalates, Irish and Scottish footballers - and Ronaldo - make epic media moments, Emile's Irish podcast slapdown. Also - Tararua tavern tension, Mercep rocks out at Metallica for 1News. Audio
Stefan Fatsis: Why dictionaries are thrilling
Stefan Fatsis is a journalist, scrabble player and author of Unabridged: The Thrill of (and Threat To) the Modern Dictionary. He talks to Emile about his love of words - and lexicons. Audio
Survey finds 60% of coral at Australia's Ningaloo Reef has turned to stone
Of the 1600 corals counted in March, only 600 were still alive come late October.
Science with Ezzy Pearson
Our regular science correspondent Ezzy Pearson talks life on Mars, how rubbish could domesticate raccoons and using gene therapy to combat cholesterol. Audio
Central New Plymouth street closed by police
Members of the public are being urged to avoid part of St Aubyn Street in New Plymouth this evening.
Person dies in crash on Canterbury highway
The two-vehicle crash happened on State Highway 73.
When I met Metallica
As American metal heavyweights Metallica rock out Eden Park tonight, Kiwi fan Ben Sheeran shares his story of meeting the band backstage in the 90s. Audio
Ninety seconds could have saved lives on Baltimore bridge, probe finds
Six workers died when a container ship struck a bridge in Maryland.
One dead as Japan's biggest fire in decades ravages 170 buildings
Hundreds of houses have been reduced to rubble and thick plumes of smoke are rising from the hilly Saganoseki district of Oita city.
Teacher caught snorting 'white powder' off classroom desk at school Christmas party
He later told the school's deputy principal it was the "most stupid thing" he had ever done.
Sex ed consultation walking out the door
Dr Rachael Dixon, senior lecturer in health sciences at the University of Canterbury and a health education expert, joins Emile Donovan to discuss. Audio
Mortuary technician's 'immoral and repugnant' online conduct
The forensic pathologist shared an image of a dissected human skull on social media and discussed the merits of cannibalism and eating human.
'Suspicious item' temporarily shuts Wellington streets, bars
The police cordon has been lifted and the package removed.
The Whip for 19 November 2025
Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Ruwani Perera, Dan Brunskill and Tracey Martin. On the show: the continuing fallout from the IPCA… Audio
High school volleyball team in crash that left 12 injured
The volleyball team had just finished their games at the South Island junior championships when the crash happened.
Review : The Running Man
The Running Man is set in a world of extreme poverty where the only way out is via high-paying reality TV shows. The most popular one is The Running Man where contestants are hunted down by the… Audio
Review : Spinal Tap II: The end continues
Spinal Tap II: The end continues is the long-awaited - 40 years in fact - sequel to the cult favourite mockumentary This is Spinal Tap. Now everyone's favourite fake metal band reform for a final… Audio
At The Movies - Blockbuster
Simon Morris remembers the golden age of Blockbuster Videos, where failed movies could recoup their costs when they went to video. This week, a sequel to one such film Spinal Tap II: The End… Audio
Review : Now You See Me: Now You Don't
Now You See Me: Now You Don't is the third in the series of tales of conjurors, robbing from the rich. This time the Four Horserman need help from three keen young magicians. Stars Jesse Eisenberg… Audio
The Panel Plus for 19 November 2025
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: Rory O'Sullivan gives us the best of his two cents on Cambridge's word of the… Audio
Nintendo gave away millions of games for free. The risk paid off
When Nintendo launched its motion-controlled console in 2006 it was literally a game-changer, selling 101 million consoles over its lifetime.
Rise of the robots: the promise of physical AI
Welcome to the future of AI as it starts to infiltrate the material world in the form of smart robots, self-driving cars and other autonomous machines.
'People have had enough': Petition calls for action on roaming dogs
A Whangārei grandmother is convinced she would not be alive today if a courier driver had not saved her from a rushing dog. Audio
Thirteen bills get urgency treatment in penultimate sitting block of 2025
In the last week of the penultimate sitting block of the year, the House was moved into urgency for the progression of 13 government bills.
Oversupply putting dairy farmers under pressure
ASB senior economist Chris Tennent-Brown says a price fall was not unexpected.
The Panel with Denise L'Estrange Corbet and Peter Field, Part 2
In part two: Northland has always been notorious for its power cuts, but havoc wreaked by recent outages has called into question the robustness of the network. Far North Mayor Moko Tepania says a… Audio
Daily smoking numbers plateau, slight increase in vapers
The prevalence for daily smoking had dropped just a fraction from 6.9 to 6.8 percent.
Jury weighs whether man treated young people as property
Moeaia Tuai, 63, has pleaded not guilty to two charges of dealing in slaves, two rapes and assaults, and other sexual offences.
Council to fix Marlborough road after damning report
The report by Sentec, commissioned by Marlborough Roads, looked at the safety of heavy commercial vehicles on Port Underwood Road and Queen Charlotte Drive.
Auckland school returns positive results for asbestos in play sand
Several coloured play sand products have been recalled after tests found a naturally occurring asbestos. Audio
Indigenous chefs connect through kai at WIPCE
Hawaiian Chef Kealoha Domingo says it's "been nothing short of amazing" to connect with the other chefs.
The Panel with Denise L'Estrange Corbet and Peter Field, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Denise L'Estrange Corbet and Peter Field. First up, ultra processed food has been linked to harm in every major organ system of the human… Audio
Libraries caught up in asbestos play sand scare
Action around potentially contaminated children's play sand has expanded beyond schools and early childhood centres.
British MPs repond to MI5 espionage alert
UK correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about the response to a formal espionage alert issued by MI5 and a ban on plastic wet wipes on England shelves coming into force in 2027. Audio
Evening business for 19 November 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Black Caps vs West Indies marred by rain again
Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen about the Black Caps vs West Indies suffering another rain delay and the result of the All Whites match against Ecuador. Audio
Saint Kentigern seniors sit exams despite fire
The entire school was evacuated after a fire in a two-storey classroom block at the Auckland school.
Sister says murder-accused was not upset over love triangle
A 35-year-old, known only as Rajinder, is on trial at the High Court for the murder of Gurjit Singh.
Kelston Boys' High School charter takeover bid abandoned
The school never supported the move.
Pike River mine families still fighting
Some Pike River mine families are still fighting for a corporate manslaughter law 15 years after the diaster that killed 29 men. The deaths lead to the creation of WorkSafe and the 2015 Health and… Audio
Rescue chopper crew chase down car after laser strike
Two paramedics were targeted while flying over Palmerston on a hospital transfer mission on Tuesday night. Audio
Govt announces end to Rotorua emergency housig motels
The government has announced an end to emergency housing motels in Rotorua - fulfilling a campaign promise. The minister responsible, Tama Potaka, said it will restore the town's safety, dignity, and… Audio
Worksafe changes won't lead to another Pike River - Van Velden
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke Van Velden said she doesn't believe the changes the government is making to Worksafe will lead to another Pike River disaster. Van Velden has been… Audio
Twenty police staff investigated over 'misuse and inappropriate content'
Police say they cannot rule out criminal investigations into the staff.
Mounting calls for stronger dog control law
A petition calling for a stronger dog control law has put the spotlight back on Northland's, and the nation's, problem with roaming dogs. Dog attack victims say they're too scared to walk to their… Audio
NZ receives 'Dirty Ashtray' award for poor tobacco control
Researchers say New Zealand is attracting international attention for all the wrong reasons.
No families left in Rotorua emergency housing - but where are they?
At its peak, there were more than 240 families place across 13 motels. Now there are zero.
All Whites go down to Ecuador in New Jersey
The South American side stretched their unbeaten run to 15 games with the 2-0 win.
New Cook Strait ferry project to be under $2 billion - Peters
Rail Minister Winston Peters said the budget for the new Cook Strait ferry project is less than half the cost of the previous Government's ill-fated mega ferry plan, even though the new ferries cost a… Audio
Play sand postive for asbestos at West Auckland primary school
A west Auckland primary school has told parents the coloured play sand it's been using is positive for asbestos. It's arranging decontamination and air quality tests. The sand is part of a major… Audio
Sister says murder-accused was not upset over love triangle
A 35-year-old, known only as Rajinder, is on trial at the High Court for the murder of Gurjit Singh.
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