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National MPs walk out of debating chamber
Wednesday, 5 December 2018, 3:54 pm | RNZ
A large number of National Party MPs have walked out of Parliament this afternoon during question time. More >>
Hundreds line up in rain for meningococcal vaccinations
Wednesday, 5 December 2018, 3:38 pm | RNZ
Northland DHB says there's no need for people to queue in the rain with small children for their meningococcal vaccinations. More >>
Jacinda Ardern named as one of most powerful women in world
Wednesday, 5 December 2018, 3:32 pm | RNZ
In Forbes' power of the 100 most powerful women, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has ranked just six places behind Queen Elizabeth II. More >>
West Papua Liberation Army takes responsibility for killings
Wednesday, 5 December 2018, 3:03 pm | RNZ
The West Papua Liberation Army is claiming responsibility for the killings of at least 24 Indonesian construction workers in Papua. More >>
NZers plead for help from failing mental health system
Wednesday, 5 December 2018, 9:58 am | RNZ
A report into the country's mental health services describes patients and families pleading for help from a failing system. More >>
Beehive caught off guard by change of government
Wednesday, 5 December 2018, 9:54 am | RNZ
Public servants responsible for the transition between governments failed to support new ministers as no-one had planned for a full scale, new administration. More >>
Thunderstorms and rain cause flooding in South Island
Wednesday, 5 December 2018, 9:48 am | RNZ
State Highway 96 between Mataura and Winton is flooded and has a 30km/h speed restriction in place. More >>
Maggie Barry asks for investigation into staff recordings
Tuesday, 4 December 2018, 3:52 pm | RNZ
Embattled National Party MP Maggie Barry says she has never been a bully and has hit back at all allegations against her. More >>
New leaks didn't come from National MP - Bridges
Tuesday, 4 December 2018, 3:39 pm | RNZ
National Party leader Simon Bridges is refusing to discuss more leaks that appear to be coming from his own caucus. More >>
Colleagues and friends remember Geoff Murphy
Tuesday, 4 December 2018, 3:27 pm | RNZ
Pioneering filmmaker Geoff Murphy , has died aged 80. He was one of the forces of nature behind the modern New Zealand film industry and is best remembered for the movie Utu and the road movie with a special place in New Zealanders' affections, ... More >>
Insane Mode: Hamish McKenzie On The Tesla Revolution
Tuesday, 4 December 2018, 1:54 pm | RNZ
Elon Musk is unusual, difficult and vindictive - but he and his company Tesla Motors have achieved amazing things, former insider and New Zealander Hamish McKenzie says in his new book. More >>
New Zealand film pioneer Geoff Murphy dies
Tuesday, 4 December 2018, 12:51 pm | RNZ
Filmmaker Geoff Murphy has died aged 80. One of the pioneers of the modern New Zealand film industry, he's perhaps best remembered for the highly successful Utu and the road movie with a special place in New Zealanders' affections, Goodbye Pork Pie . More >>
Hundreds of lightning strikes, one person struck in Auckland
Tuesday, 4 December 2018, 12:42 pm | RNZ
As wet weather drenches much of the country, localised thunderstorms are possible over the next couple of days, MetService says. More >>
Mental health report recommends re-think on drug charges
Tuesday, 4 December 2018, 12:28 pm | RNZ
The Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction is recommending the government set up a Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission, take strong action on alcohol and other drugs and set a target to reduce suicide rates. More >>
Sharing a cell with a sex offender 'absolutely inhuman'
Monday, 3 December 2018, 2:33 pm | RNZ
Hundreds of sex offenders are being placed in shared prison cells despite warnings that it is dangerous and should be stopped. More >>
Ardern reaffirms no WTO concern over PGF grants
Monday, 3 December 2018, 2:24 pm | RNZ
The prime minister says she hasn't seen anything that suggests the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is concerned the government is bringing in agricultural subsidies via the back door. More >>
Young Football Ferns' 'team culture is magnificent'
Monday, 3 December 2018, 2:11 pm | RNZ
The coach of the record-breaking under 17 women's football team says their bronze medal has helped pave the way for bright sporting futures. More >>
Tall Blacks qualify for 2019 World Cup
Monday, 3 December 2018, 2:10 pm | RNZ
The New Zealand Tall Blacks have qualified for the 2019 World Cup in China after a 97 to 74 victory over Syria. More >>
All Blacks Sevens complete Dubai double
Monday, 3 December 2018, 2:08 pm | RNZ
The New Zealand men's rugby sevens team has won the opening leg of the World Series in Dubai. More >>
Consultation reveals a lack of confidence in NCEA
Monday, 3 December 2018, 12:31 pm | RNZ
Consultation over the future of the NCEA has revealed a widespread lack of confidence in the national qualification, support for abolishing exam fees and scepticism about focusing level 1 of the qualification on a major project. More >>
