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How Jono Lancaster Became The Biggest Hero In His Own Life
Friday, 21 June 2024, 4:01 pm | RNZ
Jono Lancaster was only 36 hours old when his parents abandoned him at a hospital in Yorkshire, unable to cope with the fact he was born with a rare genetic condition. More >>
Dozens Of Empty Shop Fronts On One Stretch Of Wellington Road As Sales 'Drop Right Off'
Friday, 21 June 2024, 3:58 pm | RNZ
Job cuts, working from home and customers watching their wallets have all created a perfect storm for retailers in Wellington. More >>
'Pitiful' Alcohol Levy Increase Adds Less Than Half A Cent To The Price Of A Can Of Beer
Friday, 21 June 2024, 3:54 pm | RNZ
The levy has been raised but by less than half the amount that would even cover inflation. More >>
Papua New Guinea Population Census Marred By Delays
Friday, 21 June 2024, 3:47 pm | RNZ
Papua New Guinea's national census has got off to a rocky start with reports reaching RNZ Pacific that training of enumerators is yet to be completed in parts of the country. More >>
Inside The Defence Force's 757 Planes: Breaking Down The Details
Friday, 21 June 2024, 3:43 pm | RNZ
With the NZDF's 757s past their best-before date, RNZ's Anneke Smith and Nate McKinnon reveal what they're like inside and the case for buying new ones. More >>
The $60 Million Cost Of The Northland Power Cut
Friday, 21 June 2024, 3:18 pm | RNZ
Nearly 100,000 properties were affected were affected, leaving businesses in trouble. More >>
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark Refuses To Resign
Friday, 21 June 2024, 3:13 pm | RNZ
Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark has pulled out of a meeting called to deal with a series of complaints about his behaviour. More >>
Olympics 2024: Sickness A Hurdle Olympic-bound Runner Takes In His Stride
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 4:24 pm | RNZ
Steeplechaser George Beamish is preparing for his first Olympics and training has been a challenge. More >>
Fleur's Place: Legendary Moeraki restaurant closes its doors
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 4:22 pm | RNZ
The imminent sale of Fleur's Place marks the end of a culinary institution that set the bar for fresh local food and home-grown hospitality. More >>
The Shortest Day Of The Year Is Here: Here's How Witches Celebrate The Winter Solstice
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 4:15 pm | RNZ
One group is celebrating winter solstice and Matariki together. More >>
Schools Closed, Highway Flooded As Heavy Rain Hits Northland
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 4:11 pm | RNZ
The weather has eased across Northland after a night of heavy rain that led to power outages and school closures. More >>
Economy Limps Out Of Recession As GDP Grows 0.2%
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 4:09 pm | RNZ
NZ's first-quarter was better than Australia's - and enough to end a 'technical recession' - but lagged behind most trading partners. More >>
Nicola Willis Challenged Over Climate Change, Cancer Drugs
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 4:06 pm | RNZ
She's revealed new details about the timeline for cancer drug funding, and faced a barrage of questions over climate from MPs. More >>
'Renting Is Very Expensive' - NZ's Global Distinction
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 4:01 pm | RNZ
Solo mum Cara says rent has been as much as half her income. Data shows she's not alone. More >>
'We Cannot Have Peace Without Independence' - New Caledonia Government
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 3:57 pm | RNZ
New Caledonia will always get into trouble if the case of independence is not taken into consideration," New Caledonia government spokesperson Charles Wea says. More >>
No Breakthrough In Hostage Kiwi Pilot Talks Held By Papua Rebels
Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 6:08 pm | RNZ
All parties, including Papuan rebels who took Phillip Mehrtens hostage, want the New Zealand pilot released but freeing him is "complicated". More >>
Chinese Community Disappointed About Timeframe Of Five-year Parent Visitor Visa
Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 6:04 pm | RNZ
Chinese families are disappointed Immigration New Zealand will only start to work on the five-year parent visitor visa next year. More >>
Realtor Janet Dickson’s Refusal To Attend Compulsory Māori Values Course Goes To Court
Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 5:59 pm | RNZ
An Auckland real estate agent is taking a principled stand that has consequences, her lawyer says. More >>
The Best TV Shows Of 2024 So Far
Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 5:52 pm | RNZ
Have you survived the seven episodes of Baby Reindeer? Wept through One Day? Expert in what to watch Perlina Lau shares her picks of the box so far. More >>
Farmers More Confident In Themselves, Less So About Overall Economy - Survey
Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 5:51 pm | RNZ
Farmer sentiment remains subdued and has been for an extended period of time. More >>