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Epidemiologist Michael Baker calls for stronger pre-departure rules for travellers
Wednesday, 20 January 2021, 1:21 pm | RNZ
Michael Baker is warning a single pre-departure test is not entirely effective, and people can be incubating an infection while they get the test or become infected afterwards. More >>
Biden flies to Washington as Trump delivers farewell speech
Wednesday, 20 January 2021, 1:21 pm | RNZ
As US President-elect Joe Biden arrived in Washington ahead of his inauguration, outgoing president Donald Trump released a farewell speech from the White House. More >>
Tiwai Point aluminium smelter to keep operating until end of 2024
Thursday, 14 January 2021, 9:58 am | RNZ
The threatened Tiwai Point aluminium smelter will keep operating through to the end of December 2024, in a new deal just announced to the New Zealand stock exchange. More >>
Church leader defends decision to exclude politicians from hui
Wednesday, 13 January 2021, 10:36 am | RNZ
The Rātana Church will have an opportunity to sort out its long-running problems by deciding not to host politicians this month, its chairman says. More >>
No politicians at Rātana in 2021 as celebrations made exclusive for church adherents
Tuesday, 12 January 2021, 7:57 pm | RNZ
The decision to make the annual celebrations exclusive is due to internal issues at the pā, according to the MP for Te Tai Hauāuru, Adrian Rurawhe. More >>
Reserve Bank cyber attack: Third party involved can provide clues on info exposed - expert
Monday, 11 January 2021, 9:35 am | RNZ
A cyber security expert says attacks like the latest on the Reserve Bank could be due to the type of data systems they are using. More >>
Australia travel bubble for early 2021 agreed in principle by Cabinet - Ardern
Monday, 14 December 2020, 3:30 pm | RNZ
Cabinet has agreed in principle to establish a travel bubble with Australia early next year, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says. More >>
NZ watching deployment, data of Pfizer vaccine in UK - Bloomfield
Friday, 11 December 2020, 11:56 am | RNZ
New Zealand officials are keeping a close eye on the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine rollout in the UK before a vaccinations campaign is launched here. More >>
Queensland opens borders to New Zealand
Friday, 11 December 2020, 11:50 am | RNZ
Queensland is opening its borders to travellers from New Zealand from 1am tomorrow. More >>
Homeownership rates lowest in 70 years - report
Tuesday, 8 December 2020, 11:52 am | RNZ
The rate of people who own their own home has hit its lowest point in 70 years, as a grim portrait of the housing crisis is revealed in a report by Stats NZ. More >>
Future of Whakaari / White Island tourism debated
Monday, 7 December 2020, 3:51 pm | RNZ
'Explore an active volcano!' the brochures advertising trips to Whakaari / White Island said - but should tourists have been allowed there in the first place, and should they be allowed back? More >>
Christchurch terror attack inquiry: Jacinda Ardern vows accountability
Monday, 7 December 2020, 3:49 pm | RNZ
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has explained the accountability she expects after the report's findings are released tomorrow. More >>
Humanity waging 'suicidal' war on nature, UN secretary general says
Thursday, 3 December 2020, 9:21 am | RNZ
This year is on track to be the second hottest on record, behind 2016, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) says. More >>
PM Ardern speaks after Worksafe's Whakaari eruption investigation results in charges
Monday, 30 November 2020, 9:26 pm | RNZ
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood have addressed the charges laid over the Whakaari / White Island eruption. More >>
Skyrocketing house prices: Economist says Reserve Bank, govt, trying to address pandemic
Wednesday, 25 November 2020, 1:40 pm | RNZ
Kiwibank's chief economist says the RBNZ inflated house prices on purpose in their efforts to boost the post-pandemic economy - but the Covid-19 recession has put NZ in an unusual position. More >>
John Key backs Peter Goodfellow, Judith Collins after National Party AGM
Monday, 23 November 2020, 3:20 pm | RNZ
National members copped a handful home truths at its AGM over the weekend, and former leader Sir John Key says it's time for the party to take control of the media narrative. More >>
Oranga Tamariki report: Government must transfer power to Māori - Children's Commissioner
Monday, 23 November 2020, 3:15 pm | RNZ
The Children's Commissioner is calling for an urgent and significant transformation of Oranga Tamariki - and is telling the government to commit to a transfer of power to Māori. More >>
NZ may become 'Florida of South Pacific' without young tourists - YHA
Friday, 20 November 2020, 12:20 pm | RNZ
The country may attract only the "old rich set" and risks becoming known as "boring and staid" if it targets wealthy visitors, the Youth Hostels Association says. More >>
Masks to be compulsory on some transport - Ardern, Hipkins announce Cabinet decision
Monday, 16 November 2020, 5:24 pm | RNZ
Masks will be mandatory on all domestic flights in New Zealand, as well as public transport in Auckland, from Thursday. More >>
ECE teachers reveal centres' secrets in national survey
Monday, 16 November 2020, 12:33 pm | RNZ
A thousand early childhood teachers have so little confidence in the early learning centres they work in that they wouldn't send their own children there. More >>
