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Northland's Mangamuka Gorge to reopen by Christmas after two-year closure

Monday, 3 June 2024, 2:25 pm | RNZ

The nation's most troublesome stretch of State Highway 1 will be driveable in a matter of months - if no more major storms hit. More >>

Dairy Farmers Face Significant Risks If New Infestations Take Hold On One Of The Biggest Days Of The Calendar

Monday, 3 June 2024, 2:19 pm | RNZ

Dairy farmers are gearing up for the beginning of their annual migration as they move cows to new pastures for winter grazing or new sharemilking contracts. More >>

Lowering Voting Age To 16 'Not A Matter Of If, But When'

Monday, 3 June 2024, 2:15 pm | RNZ

A youth advocate is not giving up on their campaign to lower the voting age, despite the government ruling it out. More >>

Eric Idle On His New Show: Comedy, Music, Philosophy 'And One Fart Joke'

Sunday, 2 June 2024, 6:06 pm | RNZ

Monty Python legend Eric Idle is bringing his latest stage show to New Zealand - he tells RNZ's Sunday Morning what to expect. More >>

Jetstar Flight Turned Back After Encountering 'Significant Turbulence'

Sunday, 2 June 2024, 6:05 pm | RNZ

A Jetstar aircraft has been forced to re-route mid-flight due to rough conditions - the carrier's second flight to encounter flight troubles this week. More >>

Gold Guitars Raising Next Generation Of Country Music Talent

Sunday, 2 June 2024, 6:03 pm | RNZ

Contestants adorned in sparkled boots, cowboy hats and sequined dresses met a roaring crowd in Gore on Saturday night. More >>

Lady June Hillary, Sir Edmund Hillary's wife, dies

Sunday, 2 June 2024, 5:59 pm | RNZ

Lady Hillary will be remembered for her "unwavering commitment to the welfare of the Nepalese people", spokesman says. More >>

Conservation Land Damaged In Canterbury Fire

Sunday, 2 June 2024, 5:56 pm | RNZ

The blaze reached 150 hectares at its height and there is still a high fire risk in North Canterbury. More >>

Shoddy Statistics Get The Thumbs Up Emoji From Media

Sunday, 2 June 2024, 5:54 pm | RNZ

Many media outlets reported interesting poll findings this week about using emojis at work. The only problem: the poll was almost meaningless, statistically-speaking. But it's far from the first time stats from surveys have opened the gate for our ... More >>

Cycle Lane Redesign Criticised As Brake On Businesses

Sunday, 2 June 2024, 5:46 pm | RNZ

A controversial new road design in Palmerston North has caused one business to move, but a regular cyclist says the changes could avoid potentially fatal crashes. More >>

Norsewood Factory Norsewear A Sign Of Close-knit Community

Saturday, 1 June 2024, 7:03 pm | RNZ

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How You Can Help DOC Find Out More About Māui Dolphin Deaths

Saturday, 1 June 2024, 6:46 pm | RNZ

The Department of Conservation is asking hardy winter beachgoers to report sightings of dead or stranded Māui dolphins. More >>

Hundreds Of Experienced International Nurses Jobless Amid Nursing Shortage

Saturday, 1 June 2024, 6:43 pm | RNZ

Hundreds of internationally qualified nurses from India are reportedly struggling to find jobs despite recent Te Whatu Ora data showing that more than a quarter of hospital nursing shifts fell short of staffing targets in 2023. More >>

12 Reportedly Dead After Tribal Clashes Near PNG Landslide

Saturday, 1 June 2024, 6:37 pm | RNZ

A dozen people have been killed in tribal violence in province nearby the site of the landslip disaster in Papua New Guinea. More >>

Winston Peters Calls For 'Calm Wise Heads' In New Caledonia Crisis

Saturday, 1 June 2024, 6:34 pm | RNZ

The foreign minister would not be drawn on New Zealand's position on Kanak aspirations for decolonisation. More >>

Government's Freshwater Bill Will Result In More Polluted Waterways, Critics Say

Saturday, 1 June 2024, 6:28 pm | RNZ

A bill changing freshwater protection rules is prompting more accusations of the coalition government prioritising profit over protection. More >>

Australian Doomsday Cult Survivor Warns Of Red Flags To Watch For

Friday, 31 May 2024, 6:18 pm | RNZ

Carli McConkey was 21 when she was recruited into a cult in Sydney. More >>

Switching From Smart To Dumb Phone The Clever Choice, Says Canadian Youtuber

Friday, 31 May 2024, 6:15 pm | RNZ

Getting rid of your smart phone is the clever thing to do, Canadian Spencer Campbell says. More >>

'France Has Caused This Crisis': Pacific Islands Forum Offers Support To New Caledonia

Friday, 31 May 2024, 6:12 pm | RNZ

"Our Pacific region is home to independent experts and skilled personnel, that are familiar with this region, its history, its people, and importantly, its context, that can support all parties to move this process forward." More >>

Opinion: Budget 2024 does not fulfil te Tiriti obligations

Friday, 31 May 2024, 6:10 pm | RNZ

Opinion - Māori whānau will get far less in this Budget than Pākehā, writes Julia Whaipooti. How can we strive for equality when our starting point is so different? More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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