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'Devastating for workers': 6000 complaints filed against bosses

Thursday, 8 October 2020, 10:35 am | RNZ

Complaints to the government about employers are running at 10 times the rate of the same seven-month period last year. More >>

NZ's world record freediving champ terrified of Covid

Thursday, 8 October 2020, 10:31 am | RNZ

New Zealand freediver William Trubridge admits he's terrified of getting Covid-19 as the disease could end his incredible career. More >>

Gail Maney case: Prison guard says he was impersonated for 'false evidence'

Wednesday, 7 October 2020, 10:00 am | RNZ

A former Corrections officer says someone impersonated him to fabricate evidence in the case of convicted murderer Gail Maney. More >>

Third leaders' debate: Ardern and Collins steelier and more combative

Wednesday, 7 October 2020, 9:59 am | RNZ

Power Play - There was a tense edge to the latest debate, where Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins took to the stage in Christchurch in front of a live audience, Jane Patterson writes. More >>

Cannabis referendum: Narrow support for legalisation in latest poll

Tuesday, 6 October 2020, 9:55 am | RNZ

Cannabis advocates say a new survey shows the drug could be on track to become legal in the referendum, but a narrow margin makes the outcome uncertain. More >>

PM says Auckland will move to level 1 this week

Monday, 5 October 2020, 1:44 pm | RNZ

Jacinda Ardern says all signs point to the Auckland cluster being under control but warns that people need to remain vigilant. More >>

Party leaders among advance voters on first weekend of polling

Monday, 5 October 2020, 9:55 am | RNZ

Voting numbers for the first weekend of early votes will be made public this afternoon, and are expected to be high - with several party leaders among them. More >>

Lake Ohau fire: 'Majority' of homes in village destroyed - Waitaki mayor

Monday, 5 October 2020, 9:51 am | RNZ

Fire crews have had a busy night working to protect homes at Lake Ohau village, as well as a tree plantation, as flare-ups continue to risk further damage to the area. More >>

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump test positive for Covid-19

Friday, 2 October 2020, 7:48 pm | RNZ

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for Covid-19 after one of his closest aides tested positive for the coronavirus. More >>

Police used unnecessary force on woman with history of self-harm - IPCA

Tuesday, 29 September 2020, 3:51 pm | RNZ

Police subjected a woman to unnecessary and excessive force and left her to sit in a restraint chair with no trousers on, the Independent Police Conduct Authority has found. More >>

Down the drain: How phones in the shower are scuppering sustainability

Tuesday, 29 September 2020, 3:49 pm | RNZ

Some internet surfers are in hot water over their in-shower cellphone use, Teresa Cowie discovers. More >>

Report paints grim picture of violence at Rimutaka Prison

Tuesday, 29 September 2020, 3:47 pm | RNZ

A report into Rimutaka Prison shows violence and gang activity is continuing and prisoner's access to healthcare was getting worse. More >>

Election 2020: Paul Goldsmith and Grant Robertson go head-to-head in finance debate

Friday, 25 September 2020, 1:45 pm | RNZ

National's Paul Goldsmith and Labour's Grant Robertson talk about budget issues, tax cuts, housing, inequality and more. More >>

Wealth tax not a bottom line for Green Party but they will push for it - Shaw

Thursday, 24 September 2020, 10:35 am | RNZ

Green Party co-leader James Shaw says one of his senior MPs misspoke under pressure when she said a wealth tax was one of the party's bottom lines. More >>

Colmar Brunton poll: Labour at 48 percent, National at 31 percent

Tuesday, 22 September 2020, 7:37 pm | RNZ

TVNZ's new poll out tonight shows Labour and the National Party both dropping, while the minority parties gain some more support. More >>

Defence Force personnel involved in assaults - OIA

Tuesday, 22 September 2020, 12:10 pm | RNZ

The problem of assault within the army is common across the battalions, according to data released to RNZ. More >>

Deadly mineral erionite could complicate Waitematā tunnel

Tuesday, 22 September 2020, 12:08 pm | RNZ

A $7.7m hunt is on for a deadly mineral beneath Auckland, but has already run into objections from city rail tunnellers. More >>

Watch: PM Jacinda Ardern announces decision on alert levels for Auckland, rest of New Zealand

Monday, 21 September 2020, 1:13 pm | RNZ

Pandemic alert levels for the whole country have been reviewed by Cabinet and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is announcing whether restrictions will be eased. More >>

Snail's pace: Aucklanders face frustrating commute over Harbour Bridge

Monday, 21 September 2020, 11:17 am | RNZ

Journeys into Auckland's CBD took longer than usual as traffic banked up around the damaged Harbour Bridge. More >>

Election 2020: Auckland Central poll results out: Who's in front?

Saturday, 19 September 2020, 1:36 pm | RNZ

A new poll shows Green MP Chloe Swarbrick is coming third in the contest for the Auckland Central seat, which could be crucial in ensuring her party stays in Parliament. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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