Asian businesses deliver mixed verdict on CRL’s initial economic impact
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa25d ago
Asian business owners in Auckland are reporting mixed results in the first week of the City Rail Link's operations.
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top 99%Major property developer doubts Auckland CBD height removal will prompt short-term building
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa25d ago
Major property developer doubts Auckland CBD height removal will prompt short-term building A major Auckland property developer says a government proposal to remove building height restrictions in...
Hamilton arrest fuels critics' concerns over citizen's arrest
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa25d ago
It's a scenario critics of citizen's arrests say they've feared all along with untrained members of the public detaining people.
New survey sees horticulture overtake sheep, beef as most confident rural sector
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa25d ago
New survey sees horticulture overtake sheep, beef as most confident rural sector Rural confidence is holding steady out there on New Zealand farms and orchards, but a new survey shows rising input...
Committee backs Wānaka bottle store next to Plunket clinic, AA meetings, despite concerns
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa25d ago
Some Wānaka residents are appalled an off-licence has been granted for a new bottle store next door to a Plunket clinic, which has also been used as an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting space for 30...
Call for legacy wilding pine forest owners in South Island hotspot to pay for spread
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa25d ago
A group tackling wilding pines in Central Otago says unchecked infestations in remote areas are "horrendous", highlighting the need for stronger accountability for their spread.
Nearly 1000 stalking warnings, 140 charges, but 0 convictions
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa25d ago
Nearly 1000 notices warning potential stalkers about their behaviour have been issued since new stalking and harassment laws came into effect earlier this year, along with 140 charges, but no...
Government retirement village policy a 'disgrace' - Residents Association
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa25d ago
Government retirement village policy a 'disgrace' - Residents Association The Retirement Village Residents Association says the government's approach to a repayment deadline is a disappointing...
Fiji targets new constitution by Christmas Eve as watchdog warns of 'self-coup' risk
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa25d ago
Fiji targets new constitution by Christmas Eve as watchdog warns of 'self-coup' risk With an election looming and political parties in campaign mode, the Fijian government has hinted that a new...
Christchurch's Orana Wildlife Park could get $1 million grant from ratepayer funds
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa25d ago
Christchurch's financially troubled Orana Wildlife Park looks set to receive more than $1 million of ratepayer money.
Principals frustrated by government's curriculum changes, federation says
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa25d ago
Hundreds of school principals from around the world met in Auckland this week. Among the 1250 delegates to the International Confederation of Principals Convention were an Australian with warnings...
Comedy duo Flight of the Conchords sell out in 3 minutes
RNZ National25d ago
Comedy duo Flight of the Conchords sell out in 3 minutes Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement have filled four New Zealand shows with just a handful of seats left in Christchurch.
Slink skin factory boss protests outside Southland council over charges
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa25d ago
Southland Regional Council has condemned public protests directed at its staff by a slink skin factory manager who is facing charges.
'Get on board':Te reo Māori offers a deeper understanding of Aotearoa
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa25d ago
Te reo Māori is being learnt by more people across Aotearoa, as the language continues to be revitalised across generations.
Could a flexible superannuation cost taxpayers less?
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa25d ago
The head of chartered accountants' organisation New Zealand says letting people choose to defer receiving superannuation could lead to savings of nearly $100 billion over 20 years.
Lechuan Zhu and Yanan Tang jailed for importing 2.5m black market cigarettes
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa25d ago
Lechuan Zhu and Yanan Tang jailed for importing 2.5m black market cigarettes The day after Australian citizen Lechuan Zhu touched down in New Zealand, he set about building his black-market...
'We are very open': Fiji's tourism minister says HIV emergency should not deter visitors
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa25d ago
'We are very open': Fiji's tourism minister says HIV emergency should not deter visitors Fiji's Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka says people travelling to the island for tourism purposes, such as...
Child flu hospitalisations fall for first time since August
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa25d ago
The number of children in hospital with flu-like illness has fallen for the first time since August, suggesting the outbreak has finally peaked.
Retirement village repayment period to shrink under new plan
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa25d ago
A leaked document shows the Government plans to slash the amount of time people have to wait for their money back when they leave a retirement village.
Russians begin voting in controlled election as war drags
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa25d ago
Russians begin voting in controlled election as war drags Polling stations opened early Friday in Russia's Far East, kicking off a three-day election that President Vladimir Putin's party is all...