New PINA president pledges to strengthen Pacific newsrooms
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa13d ago
The new president of the Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) wants to strengthen the region's newsrooms.
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top 69%Whakaata Māori-Curia poll reveals major shift in Te Tai Tonga race
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa13d ago
Whakaata Māori-Curia poll reveals major shift in Te Tai Tonga race Incumbent MP Tākuta Ferris could lose his electorate seat of Te Tai Tonga, with a new Whakaata Māori-Curia poll showing him...
Fijian Drua cuts costs and puts investment plans on hold amid Super Rugby uncertainty
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa14d ago
The Fijian Drua implemented an expense reduction plan starting this year to ensure the franchise remains financially viable and sustainable.
Legal action hovers over restart to FENZ restructure
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa14d ago
Two unions are threatening legal action against Fire and Emergency over its proposed restructure.
EVs being trialled as giant batteries to power homes for less in Auckland
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa14d ago
A trial to test how EVs can be used as giant batteries that could power households for less is being launched in Auckland.
Wellington Indoor Sports to close one of its sites
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa14d ago
A Wellington indoor sports centre is shutting one of its sites after nearly two decades. Wellington Indoor Sports (WIS) announced it would be closing its City Station location on 31 October after...
Multicultural groups demand Ethnic Communities Ministry rethink
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa14d ago
Multicultural New Zealand has called on political parties to rethink the role of the Ministry for Ethnic Communities as the country moves closer to a general election.
Are healthcare workers obligated to help you during a medical emergency?
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa14d ago
The death of a man on a footpath outside an Auckland medical centre earlier this month has prompted questions about the obligations of health staff.
Health insurance customers urged to read the fine print as complaints soar
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa14d ago
The finance ombudsman says problems in the public health system and rising costs are behind a surge in complaints over insurance companies refusing payouts, and encouraged customers to read the...
Nelson's waterfront redevelopment back on the table
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa14d ago
A decade after a plan for revitalising Nelson's waterfront was shelved, the council has come up with a new proposal to make the most of coastline near the city.
Revisiting zombie towns: The truth about jobs in the provinces
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa14d ago
There are more jobs in the provinces than I realised, despite many high profile closures. And I met local business owners for whom it's more than just business.
83,000 New Zealanders live with dementia. Here’s how simple design changes can help
RNZ National14d ago
A dark doormat that looks like a hole in the floor. A patterned carpet that appears uneven. A chair that becomes difficult to recognise or move around.
Court dismisses appeal over police using number plate technology
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa14d ago
The Court of Appeal has dismissed three cases where it was claimed police have been misusing number plate identification technology for crime fighting.
Coalition parties want to 'bury' Waitangi Tribunal for exposing Treaty breaches - Lady Tureiti Moxon
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa14d ago
Coalition parties want to 'bury' Waitangi Tribunal for exposing Treaty breaches - Lady Tureiti Moxon A leading Māori health advocate says efforts to abolish or limit the Waitangi Tribunal are an...
Property market will sort out influx of Airbnbs, Christchurch mayor says
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa14d ago
Christchurch's mayor is confident the property market will deal with the disproportionate number of inner city homes being rented as short-stay accommodation.
Visitors avoiding Mackenzie District paid toilets, leaving mess for council
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa14d ago
Some people are pooing behind Mackenzie District public toilets and tourists are swarming into cafes to avoid spending money on user-pay loos but the mayor says more pay-to-go toilets are needed to...
'We're coming to get you': A rural town tackling its meth problem
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa14d ago
A rural town in Central Hawke's Bay has one of the highest levels of meth in the country, and its community is trying to tackle the issue together.
Why Mt Albert could be pivotal for National as it plots its way back to power
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa14d ago
The Auckland electorate seat of Mount Albert could prove to be pivotal for National as it plots it way back to power.
Is now the time to move tax brackets?
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa14d ago
Treasury will on Tuesday give its Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update (PREFU), revealing the state of the government's books heading into the election.
Young person taken to hospital after attack at youth justice facility
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa14d ago
A young person was beaten up by seven others in an attack at a youth justice facility last month.