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'Eventually decile system will go' - Education Minister
Thursday, 24 May 2018, 11:12 am | RNZ
The flawed decile system will eventually go but not before finding a system that doesn't further stigmatise children, says the Minister of Education. More >>
National voices concern over Speaker's actions
Thursday, 24 May 2018, 11:07 am | RNZ
The National Party has issued a strident letter to Parliament's referee Trevor Mallard, demanding he explain his role in a story about an alleged sexist remark. More >>
Job losses indicated for Māori Television
Wednesday, 23 May 2018, 3:45 pm | RNZ
Job losses may be on the way for Māori Television, Minister of Māori Development Nanaia Mahuta has indicated. More >>
Trust doubts benefit of retailers' compost bag switch
Wednesday, 23 May 2018, 3:41 pm | RNZ
More and more retailers are swapping plastic bags for compostable ones - but is it actually better for the environment? More >>
Govt won't pick up the tab in OZ - PM
Wednesday, 23 May 2018, 12:30 pm | RNZ
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will continue to push for young New Zealanders living in Australia to get the financial help they need but has ruled out picking up the tab. More >>
EU-NZ free trade deal will bring 'substantial improvements'
Wednesday, 23 May 2018, 11:59 am | RNZ
A billion-dollar free-trade agreement with the one of the world's largest economies is "not to be sniffed at", says Trade Minister David Parker. More >>
NZ may vote on marijuana legalisation in 2019
Wednesday, 23 May 2018, 11:54 am | RNZ
The government is currently debating whether to hold the referendum in 2019 because it's not sure holding it at the 2020 General Election would be a smart move politically. More >>
Why more employers are bringing skilled migrants to NZ
Wednesday, 23 May 2018, 11:49 am | RNZ
More employers are getting the green light to bring in skilled migrants, bypassing previous requirements to seek New Zealanders first. More >>
Lawyers back minister's claims people on bail blocked from homes
Wednesday, 23 May 2018, 11:42 am | RNZ
Criminal lawyers are backing up the Justice Minister's claims that people on bail or parole are being routinely blocked from staying in state houses. More >>
Budget 2018: Minister hits back over Māori criticisms
Tuesday, 22 May 2018, 12:20 pm | RNZ
12:59 pm on 21 May 2018 John Boynton , Te Manu Korihi Reporter Te Aniwa Hurihanganui , Te Manu Korihi Reporter More >>
Fuel prices hit record in Wellington, South Island
Tuesday, 22 May 2018, 11:54 am | RNZ
Petrol price hikes last week in Wellington and the South Island beat the record high set in 2013. Photo: RNZ / Alexander Robertson More >>
Employers told to pay minimum wage or risk prosecution
Tuesday, 22 May 2018, 11:50 am | RNZ
Advertisers offering jobs to backpackers are being told they must pay the minimum wage or risk prosecution. More >>
Rejection of Māori wards: 'It's horrendous'
Tuesday, 22 May 2018, 11:46 am | RNZ
Former New Plymouth mayor Andrew Judd said the results reflect persistent racist attitudes. Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller More >>
Young children pushed to the brink by family violence
Tuesday, 22 May 2018, 11:40 am | RNZ
Children as young as 7 or 8 are telling social workers they have thought of killing themselves because of the violence at home. More >>
Quake-strengthen cost to one Middlemore building from $70m
Tuesday, 22 May 2018, 11:33 am | RNZ
Quake-strengthen cost to one Middlemore building starts at $70m 7:07 pm on 21 May 2018 More >>
PM not ready to admit defeat in cow disease battle
Tuesday, 22 May 2018, 11:16 am | RNZ
The Prime Minister says this country is not yet ready to admit defeat to the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis. More >>
Matt Nippert: Putting NZ journalism in the global loop
Monday, 21 May 2018, 4:17 pm | RNZ
The reporter who won the big prize at last week’s Voyager Media Awards says the biggest stories in the world these days are often cracked by reporters working across borders. He wants to put New Zealand investigative journalism into the international ... More >>
Midwives say extra budget money won't fix problems
Monday, 21 May 2018, 4:11 pm | RNZ
Midwives have criticised the $103 million boost they received in this year's government budget, saying the figure is misleading and will not deal with pay equity. More >>
How healthy is the government's Budget boost?
Monday, 21 May 2018, 4:06 pm | RNZ
A $3.2 billion dollar investment in health is being seen as a win by many in the sector, but some say the figures aren't what they appear to be. More >>
Govt only putting bandaids on the problem - teachers
Monday, 21 May 2018, 4:02 pm | RNZ
Teachers are disappointed with the government's Budget, saying it has failed to address key problems facing schools. More >>
