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Live: Swarbrick asks PM if he will resign if policies result in homeless kids
Christopher Luxon failed to answer if he would resign, instead saying there were 24,000 people on the state housing waitlist who would "love a shot" at living in one.
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Media Minister says interviews would have been 'boring'
35 minutes agoMelissa Lee says she received advice from the prime minister's office, but the decision to pull out of the two interviews was hers.
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Thousands sign letter supporting students after Seymour haka
41 minutes agoAn open letter of solidarity to the students of Freyberg High School has been signed by thousands of people across the country.
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Healing from narcissist people, a guide
about 1 hour agoIt's all charm and seduction at the start of a relationship with a narcissist. But then comes the manipulation and gaslighting says Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a… Audio
Live: Swarbrick asks PM if he will resign if policies result in homeless kids
Christopher Luxon failed to answer if he would resign, instead saying there were 24,000 people on the state housing waitlist who would "love a shot" at living in one.
Media Minister says interviews would have been 'boring'
Melissa Lee says she received advice from the prime minister's office, but the decision to pull out of the two interviews was hers.
Thousands sign letter supporting students after Seymour haka
An open letter of solidarity to the students of Freyberg High School has been signed by thousands of people across the country.
Healing from narcissist people, a guide
It's all charm and seduction at the start of a relationship with a narcissist. But then comes the manipulation and gaslighting says Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a professor of psychology at California State… Audio
'I've been beaten, the house has been robbed': Doubts Kāinga Ora changes will help
Kāinga Ora tenants abused by their neighbours aren't confident a new government crackdown will make a difference.
Why Hipkins has 'sympathy' for the government
Labour has conceded it could have done more to deal with disruptive state housing tenants while in government but says the current coalition is going too far.
Food market to take over Nelson site deemed unviable for affordable housing
Nelson City Council is leasing a central city site previously tagged for housing development to a market gardener.
The loss of learning languages, what it means
In Australia Sydney's Macquarie University has a proposal to stop teaching five languages. Audio
First electric hydrofoiling ferry to operate on Lake Manapouri
New Zealand's first electric hydro-foiling ferry will soon be gracing the waters of Lake Manapouri Audio
Wellington councils consider priority bus lanes near main roads along waterfront
Wellington city and regional councils are considering a plan to build bus priority lanes along main roads near the waterfront.
Dentists continue to campaign for ban on sugary drinks in schools
Dentists are continuing to campaign for a ban on sugary drinks in schools after the previous government left them hanging.
The Labour Government considered a ban but deferred it until after the… Audio
Shock over changes to disability funding
Parents and whānau of people with disabilities are in shock and extremely disappointed by sudden limitations to funding - stopping people from using it for transport, food or accommodation for support… Audio
Government change of heart over Road User Charges for plug in hybrids
Road User charges are dropping for hybrid vehicles after a change in heart and voting mistake by the government.
Transport Minister Simeon Brown announced owners of plug-in hybrids will pay $38… Audio
Taking the plunge with the tall man in a van
Former pro basketballer Stuart McEwen wants to change his life - and he wants you to join him.
Wastewater reveals which towns are drinking most
A close look at wastewater has revealed which towns drink most, and turned up one mysterious, particularly boozy night.
Australian trade minister causes stir by declaring NZ to be more trusted than US
Australia's trade minister Don Farrell caused a stir in Canberra on Monday when he declared New Zealand to be more trusted than the United States.
The ABC's defence correspondent Andrew Greene spoke… Audio
Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters meets Chinese counterpart in Wellington
Trade, business, and regional security were among the many points of discussion at bi-lateral talks in Wellington on Monday between New Zealand's foreign affairs minister Winston Peters, and his… Audio
Kāinga Ora crackdown divides political opinion
The Coalition has instructed Kāinga Ora to take a tougher line on unruly tenants.
The announcement follows through on a commitment secured in the National-ACT coalition agreement.
RNZ political… Audio
Evicting Kāinga Ora tenants will increase poverty and trauma says Green Party
The Green Party says that evicting disruptive Kāinga Ora tenants will increase poverty and trauma across vulnerable communities.
But residents living near these properties have had enough.
Greens'… Audio
25 arrested, 11,000 cannabis plants found in police raids
Police have arrested 25 people and seized 29 guns in a major operation aimed at gangs.