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Operation Burnham: List of insurgents not a kill list - NZDF
Tuesday, 30 July 2019, 4:48 pm | RNZ
The Defence Force says a list of insurgents used during the conflict in Afghanistan was not a kill list. More >>
The Detail: Ihumātao explained
Tuesday, 30 July 2019, 4:36 pm | RNZ
First came the gardeners. It’s believed at as early as the 14th Century the first Māori arrived at the same place that most people touch down in Aotearoa now – near Auckland airport in Mangere. More >>
Oranga Tamariki: Claims of bullying, harassment, illegality
Tuesday, 30 July 2019, 11:40 am | RNZ
Despite facing 18 inquiries over the last 30 years, hundreds of families say investigations into the department of Oranga Tamariki, formerly known as CYFS, do not go far enough. More >>
Conditions at social housing place risk tenants' health
Tuesday, 30 July 2019, 11:21 am | RNZ
Some residents of a Christchurch social housing complex are fed up with black mould and freezing conditions harming their physical and mental health. More >>
Poor gun storage 'incredibly concerning' - police
Tuesday, 30 July 2019, 11:05 am | RNZ
A random sample looking at the security of stolen firearms showed 32 percent were taken from unattended vehicles, most of which were left unlocked. More >>
Thames Hospital building WOFs revoked days after issue
Tuesday, 30 July 2019, 10:15 am | RNZ
A health board that issued warrants of fitness for its maternity unit and main hospital building in Thames despite knowing they had firestopping defects, has hurriedly revoked the warrants. More >>
Fifty more measles cases confirmed in Auckland
Tuesday, 30 July 2019, 9:36 am | RNZ
An inmate at Mt Eden remand prison has been isolated after contracting measles on Saturday. More >>
Sir Mark Todd announces retirement
Monday, 29 July 2019, 5:16 pm | RNZ
The two-time Olympic champion Sir Mark Todd has announced his retirement from equestrian. Todd made his announcement at the Camphire International Horse Trials in Ireland, going out on a high as part of the New Zealand team to win the Nations' Cup at the ... More >>
Operation Burnham: Third public hearing begins in capital
Monday, 29 July 2019, 5:08 pm | RNZ
The inquiry is investigating allegations in the book, Hit and Run , that six civilians were killed in Afghanistan during a New Zealand-led raid in 2010, and the military covered up what happened. More >>
Islamic Women's Council's battle for government attention
Monday, 29 July 2019, 3:42 pm | RNZ
Emails released between the Office of Ethnic Communities (OEC) and the Islamic Women's Council (IWCNZ) show the frustration the council faced in getting the Office to take their concerns about violence against Muslims seriously. More >>
Car enthusiasts' turnout dwindles after road roller incident
Monday, 29 July 2019, 12:53 pm | RNZ
A meeting for Wellington car enthusiasts drew a low turnout last night [27 July] after a road roller rammed vehicles at a gathering in Upper Hutt the night before. More >>
Jacinda Ardern picked by Meghan Markle for Vogue
Monday, 29 July 2019, 12:36 pm | RNZ
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is one of 14 women who will appear in a special edition of British Vogue magazine, which is being guest edited by the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle. More >>
Call for more inclusion of muslims in Mosque attack inquiry
Monday, 29 July 2019, 10:39 am | RNZ
The Chief Human Rights Commissioner is urging the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Attack on Christchurch Mosques to amp up its efforts to include the Muslim community in its work. More >>
Ihumātao protests continue despite PM's assurances
Monday, 29 July 2019, 10:32 am | RNZ
People are taking time off work to occupy the land at Ihumātao again this week, despite assurances by the Prime Minister that construction will halt until the land dispute is resolved. More >>
Children in state care records found in "open access files"
Thursday, 25 July 2019, 5:25 pm | RNZ
Former ward of the state Tyrone Marks says his fundamental rights have been breached after learning sensitive personal information about his time in care was publicly available. More >>
Fundraising drive launched for Gloriavale leavers
Thursday, 25 July 2019, 5:01 pm | RNZ
A crowdfunding campaign has been set up to raise money for people who flee Gloriavale Christian Community on the West Coast. More >>
Uncertainty for CodeMark future after certifier departures
Thursday, 25 July 2019, 4:49 pm | RNZ
The country's leading building product assurance scheme is in disarray after another major company pulled out of it. More >>
Blood on the floor: Johnson’s re-shuffle ‘carnage’
Thursday, 25 July 2019, 4:39 pm | RNZ
Listen duration 7:04 Click a link to play audio (or right-click to download) in either MP3 format or in OGG format . More >>
Mosque attack survivor speaks about meeting Donald Trump
Thursday, 25 July 2019, 4:30 pm | RNZ
A Christchurch mosque attack survivor has spoken for the first time since arriving back from a trip where he joined representatives from 17 countries to meet with Donald Trump to discuss religious freedoms. More >>
Ihumātao protest: Busloads of more supporters expected
Thursday, 25 July 2019, 4:14 pm | RNZ
Busloads of more supporters from different parts of the country are expected to start arriving later today to join the land dispute at Ihumātao, near Auckland Airport. More >>
