Grey Power welcomes scrapping of mandatory cognitive testing for older drivers
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa22d ago
Older drivers will no longer be required to take a cognitive test in order to keep their driver's licence.
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top 86%US military presence at Cook Islands port 'being negotiated', ambassador says
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa22d ago
The United States says a military presence at a planned port upgrade in the northern Cook Islands, located near a former US World War II airfield, is "all being negotiated".
'No one builds libraries anymore': Tokoroa opens hub instead
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa22d ago
'No one builds libraries anymore': Tokoroa opens hub instead Tokoroa is the latest town to ditch the traditional standalone library model, unveiling its new $2 million community hub.
'F. Meth': New media campaign launched to combat drug harm
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa22d ago
'F. Meth': New media campaign launched to combat drug harm The government's media campaign to combat methamphetamine harm in New Zealand launches today. Named 'F.
Soaring costs, election and potential dairy downturn overshadow farmers' decade-high profits, new survey finds
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa22d ago
Soaring costs, election and potential dairy downturn overshadow farmers' decade-high profits, new survey finds Many New Zealand farmers are looking at next year's books with pessimism, even dairy...
Calvin Harris and Kings of Leon to headline Electric Avenue
RNZ National22d ago
Calvin Harris and Kings of Leon to headline Electric Avenue Calvin Harris and Kings of Leon top the bill at the massive two-day festival in February.
Margaret Green sentenced for Manurewa manslaughter of partner Selwyn Robson
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa22d ago
Margaret Green sentenced for Manurewa manslaughter of partner Selwyn Robson A woman who fatally stabbed her partner in the neck with a serrated kitchen knife, in front of his young son, has been...
'Should we be concerned as New Zealanders?' Expert responds to Fiji's HIV emergency
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa22d ago
A New Zealand traveller planning to visit Fiji on a promotional trip in November says she is waiting for more information after the country declared a national HIV emergency on Tuesday.
Vanuatu's maritime chief seeks criminal charges over MV Matui disaster
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa22d ago
The Vanuatu Maritime Safety Authority (VMSA) is seeking criminal charges against the captain and owners of the MV Matui.
'Repayments reached 99% of my income': Battling bank over a loan sinks woman's boat dream
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa22d ago
'Repayments reached 99% of my income': Battling bank over a loan sinks woman's boat dream A woman who borrowed $30,000 to buy a boat to live on in 2024 wasn't expecting it to turn into a $18,000...
Handling of climate change in updated school curriculums 'incomprehensible', expert says
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa22d ago
Handling of climate change in updated school curriculums 'incomprehensible', expert says A science education expert says updated science and social sciences curriculums will not give students the...
Scathing report into FENZ recommends reviewing board and truck procurement
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa22d ago
Scathing report into FENZ recommends reviewing board and truck procurement A scathing select committee report into Fire and Emergency is recommending the government looks at changing the...
Autistic advocate hails introduction of low-sensory shopping at Dunedin Kmart
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa22d ago
Bright lights, jarring announcements and rattling trolleys can turn shopping into an ordeal for many Kiwis, but trips to Kmart in Dunedin have just gotten a bit easier after an autistic advocate's...
Want to get more out of KiwiSaver?
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa22d ago
New Zealand's average KiwiSaver balance is now more than $40,000, but how can you get the most out of the scheme?
New charter school given approval to become one of NZ's biggest schools
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa22d ago
An online charter school that opened just nine months ago already has permission to become one of the country's biggest schools.
Tairāwhiti flood recovery: 'We're a long way off yet'
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa23d ago
In Te Araroa, one of the East Cape's famous beach towns, the previously booming tourist industry has virtually ground to a halt as locals continue to grapple with the aftermath of destructive...
Tom Phillips case: 'Circuit breaker' moment was missed, says mayor
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa23d ago
The mayor of Waitomo asked the Children's Commissioner to intervene and bring the government agencies involved in the Tom Phillips case together in a "circuit breaker" moment, a year before...
Splitting up Foodstuffs: Would it actually drive down grocery prices?
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa23d ago
National wants to split Foodstuffs in two in a bid to drive down grocery prices - but would it work?
'Simply not good enough' - Barnardos demands more work to protect children
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa23d ago
Major political parties have agreed more work needs to be done to protect children, as Barnardos warns that inaction will cost Aotearoa $450 billion by 2050.
Heart of the City to elect new board after tumultuous year
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa23d ago
Auckland's Heart of the City business association will be hoping to put a tumultuous year behind it when it elects a new board at a special general meeting today.