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Survivors 'losing faith' after Satyanand resignation
Wednesday, 7 August 2019, 11:55 am | RNZ
Sir Anand Satyanand's sudden resignation from the abuse inquiry is being seen as another sign the Royal Commission is dysfunctional. More >>
Tarakihi numbers can be turned around - marine biologist
Wednesday, 7 August 2019, 10:29 am | RNZ
A retired marine biologist believes tarakihi, one of this country's most popular fish, is certainly in decline, but numbers can be turned around. More >>
Government's biodiversity document lauded by farmers' union
Wednesday, 7 August 2019, 10:23 am | RNZ
The government's latest biodiversity document could ease the financial burden on farmers who preserve native bush on their own land at their own expense, according to Federated Farmers. More >>
Investigation into Labour staffer to be reviewed
Tuesday, 6 August 2019, 5:21 pm | RNZ
An investigation into several allegations of bullying and sexual assault by a Labour staffer is being reviewed, following complaints about the process. More >>
Nato sec-gen 'impressed' by NZ response to terror attack
Tuesday, 6 August 2019, 4:59 pm | RNZ
Nato secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg has praised New Zealand's response to the 15 March terror attack and commended the Prime Minister's "outstanding leadership and courage" in its wake. More >>
Leadership 'lacking' in new conservation strategy
Tuesday, 6 August 2019, 2:05 pm | RNZ
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New biodiversity strategy a roadmap to reversing the trend
Tuesday, 6 August 2019, 2:03 pm | RNZ
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Government seeks feedback on biodiversity strategy
Tuesday, 6 August 2019, 1:56 pm | RNZ
The government is seeking consultation on a proposed 20-year biodiversity plan, updating the previous strategy from 2002. More >>
NZX opens down 1.3% after US hit by falling yuan
Tuesday, 6 August 2019, 11:06 am | RNZ
The New Zealand share market has opened down 1.3 percent in the wake of Wall Street's worst day of the year. More >>
US defense secretary in NZ
Tuesday, 6 August 2019, 11:01 am | RNZ
The United States secretary of defense has arrived in Auckland to meet his New Zealand counterpart. More >>
Increased Ihumātao police presence and standoff
Tuesday, 6 August 2019, 9:41 am | RNZ
The increased police presence at Ihumātao last night was very intimidating and there was a five-hour standoff, protest leader Pania Newton says. More >>
Marama Davidson rejects accusation Greens 'too centrist'
Monday, 5 August 2019, 4:45 pm | RNZ
Marama Davidson is defending fellow Green Party co-leader James Shaw after he was accused of being too centrist. More >>
Treasury cautions cover for mosque victim mental health
Monday, 5 August 2019, 4:38 pm | RNZ
Treasury has revealed it cautioned against ACC cover being expanded to mosque attack victims suffering mental health issues. More >>
Police remove guns from Ihumātao, protesters worried
Monday, 5 August 2019, 4:35 pm | RNZ
People occupying the site at Ihumātao say it is unacceptable that police officers brought guns into the area. More >>
Hauraki council rules out climate emergency edict - for now
Thursday, 1 August 2019, 5:24 pm | RNZ
The Hauraki District Council says it will take urgent action on climate change, but won't declare a climate emergency. More >>
Fight for title of World's Steepest Street ramps up
Thursday, 1 August 2019, 2:30 pm | RNZ
The battle is ramping up to have Dunedin's Baldwin Street reinstated as the World's Steepest Street. More >>
Focus on housing squeeze, not refugees - Whanganui mayor
Thursday, 1 August 2019, 10:25 am | RNZ
A Whanganui migrant advocate has criticised an iwi leader for saying the city should house Māori before it takes on refugees - but others say he has a point about the city's housing crisis. More >>
No charges against MP Sarah Dowie over Jami-Lee Ross text
Thursday, 1 August 2019, 10:19 am | RNZ
Police will not pursue charges against Invercargill MP Sarah Dowie over a text allegedly sent from her phone to MP Jami-Lee Ross. More >>
King Tūheitia to visit Ihumātao protest site
Thursday, 1 August 2019, 9:53 am | RNZ
The people at the heart of a Māori land protest in South Auckland are overwhelmed that the Māori King will visit them. More >>
Peter Ellis granted leave to appeal case to Supreme Court
Thursday, 1 August 2019, 9:46 am | RNZ
Convicted child sex offender Peter Ellis has been granted leave to appeal his case at the Supreme Court. More >>
