'Ongoing matter' relating to Labour’s top cop candidate Rakesh Naidoo - Police Minister
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·28d ago
The Police Minister says there's an "ongoing matter" in relation to Labour's top cop candidate, Rakesh Naidoo, but won't say what it is.
'We are deeply sorry': Government apologises to Tom Phillips' children after damning inquiry
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·28d ago
'We are deeply sorry': Government apologises to Tom Phillips' children after damning inquiry Minister Louise Upston and Police Commissioner Richard Chambers, along with Oranga Tamariki chief exec...
Doctors accept positions in struggling Palmerston North Hospital department
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·28d ago
Doctors accept positions in struggling Palmerston North Hospital department Three doctors have accepted positions at Palmerston North Hospital's gastroenterology department, and one is due to start...
Emmys 2026: All the winners
RNZ National·28d ago
Emmys 2026: All the winners Which of the acclaimed shows will take home the TV industry's top honours?
Oranga Tamariki staff present during 'walking the line' assault
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·28d ago
Labour's Chris Hipkins is calling on Oranga Tamariki's boss to fix the "systemic issues" in the agency after RNZ revealed staff were present during the assault of a young person by his peers in a...
Explainer: Why is everyone talking about AI and the end of the world?
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·28d ago
Explainer - The debate over artificial intelligence and how dangerous it is has reached warp speed in the past few days.
Tauranga Hospital Emergency Department staff declare 'state of emergency'
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·28d ago
Emergency Department staff at Tauranga Hospital have declared "a state of emergency", warning of the risks of an ED which they say is often running at 150-200 percent of its capacity, without the...
Llamas reduce number of dog attacks on sheep on Auckland council farms
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·28d ago
The Auckland council farms - or parks - have successfully reduced the number of roaming dog attacks on ewes and lambs thanks to six protective llamas that were introduced last year.
Child sex offender wins bid to stay in New Zealand
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·28d ago
A Samoan man convicted of sex offences against a child has been allowed to stay in New Zealand. The 27-year-old man, who was adopted by his uncle and aunt in New Zealand, appealed his deportation...
Our Changing World: H5/N1 is here, what will it mean for our wildlife?
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·28d ago
The highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of bird flu has left a devastating wake in its journey around the globe, and now it has arrived at New Zealand shores.
Company admits failing to protect worker safety after fatal fall
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·28d ago
An Auckland company has admitted failing to ensure employee safety after a worker fell from a scissor lift and died nearly two years ago.
More than 1500 apply for skilled migrant visa in first two weeks
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·28d ago
More than 1500 people applied for a new skilled migrant visa in its first fortnight. New residence pathways for trades, technicians and skilled work experience were introduced on 24 August.
'Music is our language' - Auckland family trio win the Kiwi Cover Song Contest
RNZ National·28d ago
'Music is our language' - Auckland family trio win the Kiwi Cover Song Contest Ese Aumalesulu and his daughters Tara, 13, and Sophia, 9, won for their take on Annie Crummer’s version of 'See What...
$500 compensation for man who may lose house after giving up job over vaccine rules
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·28d ago
A man who left his job because of Covid-19 vaccine requirements, and later fell into significant arrears on his home loan, has been awarded $500 in compensation from the bank.
Retirement village law change taking far too long, association says
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·28d ago
A group representing retirement village residents says it is taking far too long to get a law change that will ensure faster payouts for people who leave.
Auckland and Wellington hit record property market lows
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·28d ago
Auckland and Wellington both recorded the longest period it has ever taken a property to sell in August last month, and Wellington had its lowest-ever August sales count.
'We all cried together': Families count blessings after Vanuatu ferry disaster
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·28d ago
Families of the Vanuatu ferry survivors are counting their blessings as the search continues for people still missing at sea.
Pacific households to be hardest hit by scheduled benefit cuts, social housing rent hikes
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·28d ago
Pacific households in New Zealand will be the hardest hit by scheduled benefit cuts and social housing rent increases, according to officials.
Billions for Auckland's CRL but 'not a brass razoo' for South Island rail
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·28d ago
Billions for Auckland's CRL but 'not a brass razoo' for South Island rail Attention should be turned to bringing passenger rail to the South Island after the success of Auckland's City Rail Link...
University of Otago's biggest building project opens in Christchurch
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·28d ago
The University of Otago's largest building project - in both size and cost - will open at the end of this week in Christchurch.
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