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Wellington bus network changes to be reviewed
Wednesday, 19 September 2018, 4:50 pm | RNZ
Wellington's new bus network will be independently reviewed after ongoing complaints of buses being late, too full to board or not showing up at all. More >>
Patients on anti-depressant brand told supply will run out
Wednesday, 19 September 2018, 4:44 pm | RNZ
Last year, Pharmac announced it would stop subsidising two brands of antidepressants, Arrow Venlafaxine and Effexor XR, and instead solely fund generic brand, Enlafax-XR. More >>
Relief teacher shortage forces drastic measures
Wednesday, 19 September 2018, 10:55 am | RNZ
Rural schools have struggled to find enough relief teachers during the winter flu season with at least one sending students home because of a lack of staff. More >>
Suffrage 125: New Zealand women make their voices heard
Wednesday, 19 September 2018, 10:28 am | RNZ
About 400 people gathered in Auckland's Aotea Square this morning to celebrate the 125th anniversary since women were granted the vote. More >>
Silver Ferns bounce back with win over Proteas
Wednesday, 19 September 2018, 9:48 am | RNZ
Noeline Taurua has notched up her first win as Silver Ferns coach with a 61-37 Quad series victory over South Africa in front of a sold out home crowd in Tauranga. More >>
Cattle deaths following 1080 drop
Wednesday, 19 September 2018, 9:47 am | RNZ
The farmers whose cows might have been killed by 1080 says it's possible the animals escaped into the area where the poison was dropped. More >>
Women taking the lead in NZ Rugby
Wednesday, 19 September 2018, 9:39 am | RNZ
Women participation is the only significant growth area in New Zealand Rugby. There was a 14.6 percent increase in women playing numbers with a further 3500 players lacing up their boots this year taking the total number of registered players to ... More >>
Whistleblower exposed exploitation of migrant workers
Tuesday, 18 September 2018, 2:33 pm | RNZ
A whistleblower alerted Immigration New Zealand to the exploitation of 12 Indian workers in the South Island. More >>
Green Party disappointed with Iraq decision
Tuesday, 18 September 2018, 2:26 pm | RNZ
The government's junior partner is criticising the government's decision to stay on in Iraq and Afghanistan. More >>
First look at Wellington's new social housing units
Monday, 17 September 2018, 2:01 pm | RNZ
The development has one- to four-bedroom apartments and five are designed for people with accessibility needs. Photo: RNZ / Katie Doyle More >>
DOC staff face more abuse after anti-1080 protests
Monday, 17 September 2018, 1:49 pm | RNZ
Department of Conservation staff are facing a torrent of online threats and abuse following a recent spike in anti-1080 protests. More >>
Dixon wins fifth US Indycar Championship
Monday, 17 September 2018, 1:45 pm | RNZ
The New Zealand motor racing driver Scott Dixon has won the US Indycar championship for the fifth time. More >>
Māori killed, charged in police pursuits more than others
Monday, 17 September 2018, 10:31 am | RNZ
Police figures show Māori make up more than half of people warned or charged following police pursuits. More >>
Winston Peters: 'There's only one captain on a boat'
Monday, 17 September 2018, 10:17 am | RNZ
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is doing a "superb job" and is in the driver's seat of the coalition government, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says. More >>
Heavy snowfall in South Island disrupts flights, cuts power
Monday, 17 September 2018, 10:07 am | RNZ
Heavy rain warnings and snowfall is disrupting travel and damaging powerlines as the South Island braces for another cold blitz. More >>
RNZ statement on Guyon Espiner
Thursday, 13 September 2018, 7:37 pm | Radio New Zealand Limited
Earlier this week RNZ’s Morning Report co-presenter Guyon Espiner was admitted to hospital with a diabetic emergency. More >>
Police officer hit by patrol car following chase
Thursday, 13 September 2018, 4:59 pm | RNZ
A police officer ended up with a broken leg when he was hit by a patrol car after a police chase. More >>
Unions worried Labour may cave to pressure from NZ First
Thursday, 13 September 2018, 4:50 pm | RNZ
Unions say they're worried Labour may cave to pressure from New Zealand First and ditch a planned law change relating to Multi-Employer Collective Agreements - or MECAs. More >>
Christchurch Council to allow work on coastal properties
Thursday, 13 September 2018, 4:48 pm | RNZ
The Christchurch City Council has unanimously voted to change a policy preventing coastal residents from building on their land or renovating. More >>
Christchurch stadium: Green light to use government funds
Thursday, 13 September 2018, 4:38 pm | RNZ
Most of the Christchurch Regeneration Acceleration Fund will be used to pay for a new multi-use stadium, with $220 million in government funds earmarked for the project. More >>
