Revisiting zombie towns: What happens when the housing supply keeps up
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·4d ago
In many parts of New Zealand houses have become unaffordable. But where housing supply has kept up, the provinces can be a genuinely better deal.
Wellington Hospital ED operating under code red about half the time since March
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·4d ago
Wellington emergency department nurses say they're struggling to have requests for paid overtime or emergency staff approved, when they need extra hands on shift.
Waiting for economic recovery? Hold on until next year
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·4d ago
New Zealand households probably won't feel much better off until next year, ASB says. It has released its latest quarterly economic forecast, which predicts two more official cash rate (OCR) hikes...
New postgraduate training pathway needed for rural GPs - doctor
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·4d ago
A Far North doctor is calling for a new postgraduate training pathway to better equip GPs for work in rural areas.
Coloured solar panels hold potential for NZ vegetable growers
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·4d ago
A renewable energy researcher says coloured solar panels have "tremendous" potential for New Zealand vegetable growers.
Labour releases its fiscal plan, promises pay rise for care and support workers
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·4d ago
Labour has released its long-awaited fiscal plan saying every election promise is paid for, but it has not provided a cost for fully re-implementing pay equity legislation.
Labour releases its fiscal plan, promises pay rise for care and social workers
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·4d ago
Labour has released its long-awaited fiscal plan, saying every promise its made is "fully costed and paid for" - but it hasn't provided a cost for fully re-implementing pay equity legislation.
Healthcare 'roady' seeks first-hand accounts from concerned communities
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·4d ago
An advocate is concerned local communities are unable to access healthcare due to growing pressure on the public system.
Job seeker calls for ban on 'ghost' interviews that harvest data for AI
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·5d ago
Sitting across from the AI interview agent, Charlie Maclean tried to put her best foot forward, but it was awkward.
Whistleblowers offer to aid Education Ministry probe
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·5d ago
Education Ministry whistleblowers, who contacted RNZ in the past week, plan to add their voices to an investigation by the Office of the Ombudsman.
Cost of fixing storm-damaged Whangārei roads balloons to more than $23m
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·5d ago
The cost of fixing storm damage inflicted on Whangārei district roads earlier this year has risen to more than $23 million - of which almost $11m has been spent clearing one giant landslide.
Multiple tragic deaths mourned by Auckland councillors
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·5d ago
Multiple tragic deaths mourned by Auckland councillors Auckland councillors are lamenting after several tragic deaths this week.
Why can businesses claim back GST but I can’t? – Ask Susan
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·5d ago
We'd love to hear more of your questions about money and the economy. You can send through written questions, like these ones, but even better, you can drop us a voice memo to our email...
Mayor calls for political commitment to restore the Chateau Tongariro Hotel
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·5d ago
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton is calling for political commitment to restore the Chateau Tongariro Hotel, saying reports that demolition remains an option will upset the thousands of people who have...
Northern Marianas battered by Choi-wan as outages and flood threat grow
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·5d ago
Typhoon Choi-wan continued to disrupt life across the Northern Mariana Islands, bringing strong winds, intermittent power outages, dangerous seas, and the threat of flash flooding.
Police cyber crime capabilities weak, official reports show
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·6d ago
Cyber crime is becoming the new front line for police, but official reports show they have weak capability to fight it.
Country Life: Lessons from the dry years as El Niño gathers force
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·6d ago
When the going gets tough during a drought, there's nothing like hopping in the side-by-side with some of your mates and getting their eye over the farm.
Big boom for Wētāpunga population celebrated
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·6d ago
Big boom for Wētāpunga population celebrated New Zealand's heaviest insect has been taking big steps toward a population boom, with the success of a ground-breaking breeding and conservation...
Country Life: Bouquets, balms and bliss at The Potion Room
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·6d ago
After long days teaching down the road at Nūhaka School, Kelly Doyle welcomes the tranquility of working at her flower farm.
Country Life: Canterbury Clash of the Colleges inspires future farmers
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·6d ago
Country Life: Canterbury Clash of the Colleges inspires future farmers Fixing fences and throwing gumboots - all part of the rural taster course that is the Clash of the Colleges.
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