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Outrage over rise in number of Porirua children put in care
Tuesday, 26 February 2019, 12:56 pm | RNZ
People in Porirua want Oranga Tamariki to keep its hands off local children after a sharp rise in the number who have been taken into state care. More >>
Cameras would have picked up fisheries abuse - Minister
Tuesday, 26 February 2019, 12:53 pm | RNZ
Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash concedes having cameras onboard boats would have meant the latest flouting of the law would have been picked up earlier. More >>
SkyPath in row over whether designers should be paid for IP
Tuesday, 26 February 2019, 12:50 pm | RNZ
The project director of Auckland's proposed SkyPath says the New Zealand Transport Agency will not pay up for intellectual property rights, and has now shut down communication with the original designers. More >>
Transgender, non-binary communities disappointed at deferral
Tuesday, 26 February 2019, 9:52 am | RNZ
Members of transgender and non-binary communities say they are disappointed by the deferral of a bill that would make it easier for people to amend the sex on their birth certificate. More >>
Junior doctors back on strike and in mediation today
Tuesday, 26 February 2019, 9:47 am | RNZ
But in a potential glimmer of hope in the deep employment row, doctors and their bosses will be back in mediation today as well. More >>
NZ may feel heat of UK-EU trade fight after Brexit
Monday, 25 February 2019, 5:14 pm | RNZ
New Zealand exporters could get caught in the crossfire of trade battles between Britain and Europe after a no-deal Brexit, a senior trade negotiator has warned. More >>
Chance for Courtenay Central complex tenants to move on
Monday, 25 February 2019, 5:10 pm | RNZ
Tenants based in Wellington's Courtenay Central complex have been told they can end their contracts, because it is unclear when the building will re-open. More >>
Portable cabins a lifesaver while housing unaffordable
Monday, 25 February 2019, 12:40 pm | RNZ
The use of portable cabins is booming as families search for cheaper accommodation options and manufacturers are struggling to keep up with demand. More >>
Defence Force infrastructure failing - minister's briefing
Monday, 25 February 2019, 12:33 pm | RNZ
A scathing assessment highlights an outdated, potentially earthquake-prone, unsafe and failing Defence Force estate. More >>
AA calls for Lime scooters to be suspended until proven safe
Monday, 25 February 2019, 11:51 am | RNZ
The Automobile Association is calling for all Lime scooters to be taken off the streets until they are proven safe. More >>
Little disregards US remark on partnership versus Huawei use
Monday, 25 February 2019, 11:43 am | RNZ
The minister responsible for New Zealand's spy agencies is disregarding statements from a senior US politician, relating to the Chinese company Huawei and the potential impact on bi-lateral relations. More >>
Ardern and Morrison talks highlight deportations
Monday, 25 February 2019, 11:40 am | RNZ
The issue of Australia deporting New Zealanders who have committed crimes across the Tasman has become corrosive in the relationship between the two countries, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. More >>
Cold snap: more near-freezing temperatures expected
Monday, 25 February 2019, 11:33 am | RNZ
Heavy rain fell in Hawke's Bay overnight and a cold snap has been chilling the country, with temperatures expected to stay low until tomorrow. More >>
CTV quake families angry over prosecution rule change
Thursday, 21 February 2019, 10:18 am | RNZ
The CTV families are angry that a bill before parliament only goes part of the way towards stopping negligent engineers from escaping prosecution. More >>
LGNZ says climate change declaration 'not binding'
Thursday, 21 February 2019, 9:54 am | RNZ
The president of Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) says its climate change declaration is purely aspirational and no one is being pressured into signing up. More >>
Tasman fire: Last remaining fire evacuees on the way home
Thursday, 21 February 2019, 9:32 am | RNZ
The remaining 250 people who were evacuated because of the Tasman wildfires have been told they can return home today. More >>
Lime told to prove safety of e-scooters, or remove them
Thursday, 21 February 2019, 9:29 am | RNZ
The chair of the agency, Lester Levy, said he raised questions about Lime scooters' safety as far back as October and asked Auckland Transport to urgently review the conditions of their trading licence. More >>
GCSB reports increase in foreign government cyber attacks
Wednesday, 20 February 2019, 4:34 pm | RNZ
New Zealand's electronic spy agency has reported a 10 percent increase in cyber attacks from foreign governments, but won't name those responsible. More >>
Te Matatini festival 'better than ... the Olympics'
Wednesday, 20 February 2019, 3:59 pm | RNZ
About 5000 came out to the Wellington waterfront for the pōwhiri of the biggest kapa haka competition in the country, Te Matatini. More >>
Pike River mine: Early police work described as 'diabolical'
Wednesday, 20 February 2019, 10:25 am | RNZ
Documents released by the Pike River families show the handling of exhibits from the mine was mismanaged, with the inquiry head at the time describing the chain of evidence as "diabolical". More >>
