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Superbug found in two patients at Middlemore Hospital
Thursday, 20 December 2018, 4:07 pm | RNZ
Some wards at Auckland's Middlemore Hospital have been declared a transmission risk area after a superbug was found in two patients. More >>
Māori NGO leaks supplementary mental health inquiry report
Thursday, 20 December 2018, 4:00 pm | RNZ
A Māori health organisation has prematurely released a 207-page report on Māori submissions to the mental health and addiction inquiry a month ahead of the government's planned date. More >>
More kiwi chicks dead at Hawke's Bay sanctuary
Thursday, 20 December 2018, 3:53 pm | RNZ
The Conservation Minister has ordered a report into the deaths of another 21 kiwi chicks at the country's largest privately owned wildlife park - Cape Sanctuary in Hawke's Bay. More >>
Highest annual turnover of staff ever at Parliament
Thursday, 20 December 2018, 3:44 pm | RNZ
Parliamentary Service had a staff turnover of 16 percent this year - the highest its ever had. More >>
Indonesian lawmakers worried about Manus naval base plan
Wednesday, 19 December 2018, 2:55 pm | RNZ
Indonesia has expressed concern at Australia's plan for a naval base on Manus Island in neighbouring Papua New Guinea. More >>
Kidney failure-causing pathogen found in Canterbury rivers
Wednesday, 19 December 2018, 1:55 pm | RNZ
Scientific testing of three rivers in Canterbury has revealed strains of a severe pathogen which can cause kidney failure and, possibly for the first time, antibiotic resistant E. coli. More >>
Delays on new diversion anger Wellington motorists
Wednesday, 19 December 2018, 11:52 am | RNZ
The Transport Agency is promising lengthy delays north of Wellington won't extend into the Christmas period, but frustrated commuters are not holding their breath. More >>
Report highlights discriminatory disabled care system
Wednesday, 19 December 2018, 11:29 am | RNZ
Hundreds of people who care for their adult disabled children have told the government what they already know, that the current system is unfair, unlawful and discriminatory. More >>
Call for change after security firm revelations
Wednesday, 19 December 2018, 11:06 am | RNZ
Environmental groups say there needs to be a complete overhaul of the way government departments treat activists after a scathing report by the States Services Commission on spying. More >>
'Disturbing' behaviour revealed by spying investigation - PM
Wednesday, 19 December 2018, 10:59 am | RNZ
The State Services Commission investigation into the use of external security companies reveals disturbing and unethical behaviour, says the Prime Minister. More >>
Teen's grieving parents hand over 143,000 signature petition
Tuesday, 18 December 2018, 3:35 pm | RNZ
A petition has been presented to Parliament this afternoon by the grieving parents of a teen killed in a hit and run. More >>
Binding cannabis referendum to be held at 2020 election
Tuesday, 18 December 2018, 11:59 am | RNZ
A binding referendum on legalising cannabis for personal use will be held at the 2020 general election. More >>
UN climate conference agreement: Mixed reactions
Monday, 17 December 2018, 1:33 pm | RNZ
Minister for Climate Change James Shaw says an agreement reached at COP24, the UN climate conference in Poland is not perfect, but it's a good start. More >>
Google taking measures after Millane murder-accused named
Monday, 17 December 2018, 11:28 am | RNZ
Google says it is taking measures to ensure it doesn't breach New Zealand's suppression laws, after the man accused of killing Grace Millane was made public. More >>
Celebrity kiwi released into the wild
Monday, 17 December 2018, 11:23 am | RNZ
One of the nation's most famous kiwi was among four released onto Taranaki Maunga at the launch of the Kiwi Recovery Plan/Mahere Whakaora Kiwi 2018-2028 yesterday. More >>
Change in the air for RNZ National
Friday, 14 December 2018, 9:42 am | Radio New Zealand Limited
Change is in the air for RNZ National in the New Year with presentation roles to change and the proposed launch of a new 5am programme on weekday mornings. More >>
Injury spells end of season for top NZ freestyle skier
Wednesday, 12 December 2018, 2:47 pm | RNZ
Top New Zealand freestyle skier Beau-James Wells has suffered a serious knee injury while training in Colorado. More >>
MSD tells KiwiSavers to pull funds to survive
Wednesday, 12 December 2018, 2:38 pm | RNZ
The number of people looking to dip into their KiwiSaver funds for hardship reasons is rising sharply. More >>
Early intervention crucial in reducing family violence
Wednesday, 12 December 2018, 2:25 pm | RNZ
The Justice Sector's chief science advisor has singled early intervention out as a crucial way to combat New Zealand's staggering family violence statistics. More >>
Air NZ engineers' strike could affect 100,000 people
Wednesday, 12 December 2018, 2:06 pm | RNZ
A three-day Air New Zealand engineers' strike before Christmas could affect up to 100,000 travellers, a travel agent says. More >>
