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Coalition faces 'student backlash' if no-fee policy revised
Wednesday, 15 May 2019, 11:41 am | RNZ
A student leader says many students are only at her university because of the new no-fees scheme and has warned the government not to ditch its policy. More >>
Family Court review: 'We're failing traumatised children'
Wednesday, 15 May 2019, 11:17 am | RNZ
Oranga Tamariki - the government agency responsible for children - has warned the experts reviewing the troubled Family Court that the system is failing vulnerable young people. More >>
Ardern on gun law changes: 'I do not understand the US'
Wednesday, 15 May 2019, 10:36 am | RNZ
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she doesn't understand the United States' position on gun laws. More >>
NCEA shake-up: Mixed feelings over external assessments
Tuesday, 14 May 2019, 5:30 pm | RNZ
Changes to exams aimed at reducing workload for teachers and over-assessment of students have received mixed reactions from school principals. More >>
Royal Commission into Chch attacks may be private
Tuesday, 14 May 2019, 5:16 pm | RNZ
Most of the Royal Commission into the Christchurch mosque attacks may be held behind closed doors. More >>
UN Sec-Gen mosque visit: 'It was extremely special'
Tuesday, 14 May 2019, 5:13 pm | RNZ
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has paid his respects to the victims of the Christchurch terror attacks. More >>
Nestle brings back old Milo to satisfy Kiwis' tastes
Tuesday, 14 May 2019, 4:34 pm | RNZ
A passionate fan of Milo's classic malt-drink who launched an online campaign to bring it back on to the shelves is looking forward to putting it to the taste test. More >>
PM not ruling out last-minute US delegate at summit
Tuesday, 14 May 2019, 4:21 pm | RNZ
The Prime Minister has arrived in Paris ahead of the Christchurch Call summit and is not ruling out a late appearance from the United States. More >>
More money handed out from victims appeal
Monday, 13 May 2019, 4:26 pm | RNZ
This includes money for the first time to anyone who was present at the two mosques but survived. More >>
Royal Commission into terror attacks begins
Monday, 13 May 2019, 4:04 pm | RNZ
The Commission has been established to answer questions New Zealanders and the government have about why and how the 15 March terror attack was able to happen. It will gather information about how to prevent any similar attacks. More >>
Polytech staff fear losing jobs as enrolments drop
Monday, 13 May 2019, 3:48 pm | RNZ
Polytechnics are facing another tough year and the government has warned that some might need financial bailouts because of falling enrolments. More >>
Call to investigate attempt to remove baby from hospital
Monday, 13 May 2019, 3:41 pm | RNZ
Call for investigation over attempt to remove baby from hospital Anusha Bradley , Hawke's Bay Reporter More >>
Rugby: Black Fern Sevens bounce back to win in Canada
Monday, 13 May 2019, 1:11 pm | RNZ
The New Zealand women's rugby sevens side has won the Canada round of the World Series to extend their lead in the championship. More >>
Cook commemoration to tell Māori side of history - Minister
Monday, 13 May 2019, 12:58 pm | RNZ
Captain Cook 250-year commemoration to tell Māori side of history - Minister Kelvin Davis More >>
Education ministry: There are ways we can address workload
Monday, 13 May 2019, 12:46 pm | RNZ
There are ways to address teacher workloads that do not require more money and teachers' claims of a crisis cannot simply be solved with more people, the head of the Education Ministry says. More >>
RNZ launch the country’s first kiwi kids audiobook platform
Thursday, 9 May 2019, 1:19 pm | Radio New Zealand Limited
RNZ is making it super easy for kids to listen to their favourite New Zealand stories, with the launch of its new kids’ collection Storytime on Thursday 9 May . More >>
National can't promise it will respect cannabis referendum
Wednesday, 8 May 2019, 11:21 am | RNZ
The National Party wants answers to a lot of questions before it decides on whether to back the government's cannabis referendum. More >>
Climate change bill, independent commission announced
Wednesday, 8 May 2019, 11:13 am | RNZ
The government has unveiled its plan to combat climate change, under which methane will be treated differently to other greenhouse gases, in response to push back from the agricultural industry. More >>
Nanogirl's Great Science Adventures – new podcast for kids
Wednesday, 8 May 2019, 10:06 am | Radio New Zealand Limited
Can we bring dinosaurs back to life? Is all bacteria bad? How high can birds fly? More >>
Woman's shifts cancelled after asking for mat to stand on
Tuesday, 7 May 2019, 4:13 pm | RNZ
An usher working for the Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency has had all her shifts cancelled because she asked for a mat to stand on. More >>
