RNZ - Latest News [Page 297]
Why Chinese Migrants Change Their Names When They Emigrate
Monday, 3 June 2024, 2:38 pm | RNZ
Reporter Ke-Xin went through five names before coming back to her original one. More >>
Did We Have To Have The Interest Rate Pain?
Monday, 3 June 2024, 2:35 pm | RNZ
Interest rates went up to get inflation down. But are there other ways this could be achieved? More >>
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
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 >>
