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Migrant women's refuge struggling to stay afloat
Monday, 10 December 2018, 2:11 pm | RNZ
The only Wellington refuge set up for migrant women and children suffering domestic abuse is imploring the government for more funding so it can stay afloat. More >>
'Sovereignty concerns' on bid to sign UN migration pact
Monday, 10 December 2018, 1:04 pm | RNZ
New Zealand is likely going to sign up to a United Nations migration pact this week as long as it can iron out a concern around sovereignty. More >>
US water scientist shocked by NZ's water quality
Monday, 10 December 2018, 12:52 pm | RNZ
A visiting water scientist from the United States Department of Agriculture has been shocked by the state of New Zealand's fresh water. More >>
Air NZ, unions begin urgent talks as strike looms
Monday, 10 December 2018, 12:46 pm | RNZ
Urgent talks begin today between Air New Zealand and aviation engineers' unions to try to avert strike action planned in the run-up to Christmas. More >>
Judge: 'All of us hope that justice for Grace is fair'
Monday, 10 December 2018, 12:38 pm | RNZ
The 26-year-old man charged with the murder of English backpacker Grace Millane has been denied name suppression, but his name will be kept secret after he appealed the decision. More >>
International academics alarmed over Anne-Marie Brady Case
Thursday, 6 December 2018, 4:52 pm | RNZ
International academics have criticised the New Zealand government over its reaction to the alleged targeting of Canterbury University professor Anne-Marie Brady. More >>
RNZ Audiences Increase Year on Year
Thursday, 6 December 2018, 1:25 pm | Radio New Zealand
RNZ Audiences Increase Year on Year The final nationwide GfK radio industry survey for 2018 reflects a strong twelve months for RNZ with year-on-year growth for live listening across the two networks RNZ National and RNZ Concert. More >>
Legal protection sought to preserve haka in Germany
Thursday, 6 December 2018, 12:14 pm | RNZ
A Māori cultural advisor is looking at taking legal action to protect the haka in Germany. More >>
More than 27 suicide attempts in two weeks - Manus refugee
Thursday, 6 December 2018, 11:59 am | RNZ
There have been more than 27 suicide attempts in the last two weeks by refugees detained on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island, a refugee says. More >>
New posts will boost to NZ’s commitment to Pacific: Peters
Thursday, 6 December 2018, 11:43 am | RNZ
New Zealand's Foreign Minister says the country's "diplomatic footprint" is being boosted around the Pacific to bring better outcomes to the region. More >>
Chinese construction workers brought to NZ "conned"
Thursday, 6 December 2018, 11:06 am | RNZ
Nearly 50 Chinese construction workers are asking the government to hold to account a man they believe has conned them of tens of thousands of dollars. More >>
Sea level rise threatens major NZ infrastructure - report
Thursday, 6 December 2018, 10:49 am | RNZ
The burden of sea-level rise will weigh on the most vulnerable unless a new approach is developed and legislated, a new report says. More >>
Hundreds march to call for decriminalisation of abortion
Wednesday, 5 December 2018, 4:47 pm | RNZ
About 300 protesters marched to Parliament this afternoon calling on MPs to vote in favour of decriminalising abortion. More >>
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 >>
