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Queenstown airport expansion plans on hold
Thursday, 8 August 2019, 5:14 pm | RNZ
Widespread public concern over airport expansion in Wanaka and Queenstown has spurred the council to hold fire before making a decision. More >>
Police will reduce presence at Ihumātao protest
Thursday, 8 August 2019, 5:03 pm | RNZ
Mr Haumaha was welcomed onto Ihumātao on Tuesday, following a tense stand off on Monday night between police and mana whenua, who oppose the Mangere site being developed for housing. More >>
Video: Abortion Legislation Bill debate begins in Parliament
Thursday, 8 August 2019, 4:34 pm | RNZ
The debate over the Abortion Legislation Bill has begun in Parliament. More >>
Cocaine packages worth $3m wash up on Auckland beach
Thursday, 8 August 2019, 12:17 pm | RNZ
It is believed the cocaine would have a street value of around $3 million dollars. Photo: NZ Police More >>
Misuse of Drugs Amendment Bill passes final reading
Thursday, 8 August 2019, 9:28 am | RNZ
The bill gives police discretion to take a health-centred approach, rather than prosecuting those in possession of class A drugs. More >>
Winter cropping practices 'unacceptable' - govt
Wednesday, 7 August 2019, 5:26 pm | RNZ
The government says many aspects of the practice of winter cropping are unacceptable and it wants changes. More >>
Mental health service on hold during clinical psych strike
Wednesday, 7 August 2019, 4:48 pm | RNZ
One week into a nationwide strike by psychologists working for the public health system, at least one mental health service for children and adolescents has been put on hold. More >>
Minister vetoed on Christchurch response visa extension
Wednesday, 7 August 2019, 4:28 pm | RNZ
The immigration minister originally wanted to extend permanent residency to a greater number of family members following the mosque shootings, but could not get the change past Cabinet. More >>
Discomfort over Commission secrecy
Wednesday, 7 August 2019, 1:22 pm | RNZ
The inquiry asking whether anything could have been done to stop 51 people being killed while praying in Christchurch mosques is underway. More >>
Abortion reform: "no deal" on NZ First referendum call
Wednesday, 7 August 2019, 12:39 pm | RNZ
The Justice Minister says he's not going to do a deal with New Zealand First to help secure votes for his abortion law reforms. More >>
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 >>
