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Emphasise Māori knowledge, students tell summit
Monday, 7 May 2018, 11:25 am | RNZ
The government's first education summit has generated calls for greater inclusion of Māori knowledge, development of children's life skills, and more cooperation between schools. More >>
Middlemore maternity services threatened by seismic risk
Monday, 7 May 2018, 11:19 am | RNZ
The country's largest maternity ward at Middlemore Hospital might have to close or face major disruption because it's a seismic risk. More >>
'Our homeless community is going to be bigger than ever'
Monday, 7 May 2018, 11:14 am | RNZ
Groups working with homeless people are bracing themselves for another gruelling few months as winter sets in. More >>
Ardern speech aims to soothe businesses
Thursday, 3 May 2018, 4:54 pm | RNZ
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has delivered a pre-Budget speech designed to reassure the business community about the new coalition government. More >>
Removing the conditions on welfare works
Thursday, 3 May 2018, 3:52 pm | RNZ
Welfare without conditions works, but it’s a hard road mate to get people to believe it. More >>
Middlemore problems highlighted in 2010 report
Thursday, 3 May 2018, 3:47 pm | RNZ
Middlemore Hospital knew about extensive leaks, rot and mould at its main building two years before it says it did. More >>
'We operate in a way which complies' - NZ bankers
Thursday, 3 May 2018, 3:34 pm | RNZ
New Zealand's banks do not rip off their customers like their Australian counter-parts had been doing, the Bankers' Association says. More >>
First conviction for neglecting seismic work
Thursday, 3 May 2018, 2:52 pm | RNZ
The owner of a quake-prone building in Lower Hutt has been convicted for failing to carry out seismic work in what is believed to be the first case of its kind. The quake-prone building at 307 Jackson St, Petone Photo: Google Maps / Screenshot More >>
'Success' of attack will encourage further trolling
Thursday, 3 May 2018, 10:48 am | RNZ
Police Commissioner Mike Bush gave a commendable performance as Big Billy Goat Gruff today. He head-butted a troll and knocked it off the bridge. More >>
'It's also unclear how real the exemptions are' - Parker
Thursday, 3 May 2018, 10:42 am | RNZ
Exemptions to US tariffs on steel and aluminium do not seem to be based on any clear principle and are worrying evidence of rising global protectionism, says Trade Minister David Parker. More >>
NZ bank tactics: 'They made it as difficult as they could'
Thursday, 3 May 2018, 10:34 am | RNZ
Bank customers are criticising tactics being used in New Zealand, as banks across the Tasman face the fallout from a scathing royal commission. More >>
Regional fuel tax legislation 'sneaky' - National
Wednesday, 2 May 2018, 4:30 pm | RNZ
National is accusing the government of being sneaky by including a provision in its regional fuel tax legislation to increase the tax rate if it wants to. More >>
Budget the real test of new government
Wednesday, 2 May 2018, 4:26 pm | RNZ
Power Play - Six months into the new government and the real test will be May 17th - the Budget. More >>
Govt has freed up $700m in Budget - Minister
Wednesday, 2 May 2018, 4:22 pm | RNZ
The government has freed up $700 million in the Budget after ministers reviewed all programmes and initiatives, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. More >>
National rubbishes claims it neglected govt books
Wednesday, 2 May 2018, 4:19 pm | RNZ
The National Party leader says any claims the party left the government books in a mess when it handed over the reins are rubbish. More >>
Explainer: The GST 'Amazon tax' law
Tuesday, 1 May 2018, 3:28 pm | RNZ
Analysis - The government will impose the 15 percent GST on low-value goods bought by New Zealanders online from overseas . More >>
Govt expects '75% compliance' on foreign GST it can't police
Tuesday, 1 May 2018, 11:54 am | RNZ
Watch - The government has officially announced that foreign companies will be asked to pay GST on goods sold online to New Zealanders from October next year. More >>
PM joins criticism of BP pricing tactics
Tuesday, 1 May 2018, 11:48 am | RNZ
The prime minister has joined criticism of fuel giant BP's pricing tactics, saying its behaviour is unfair and the government wants answers. More >>
Regional fuel tax could spark more petrol price manipulation
Tuesday, 1 May 2018, 11:45 am | RNZ
BP's manipulation of petrol prices shows how companies will react when the government introduces a regional fuel tax, says a transport sector group. More >>
New DHB chair says hospital buildings will be a 'priority'
Monday, 30 April 2018, 2:52 pm | RNZ
Mark Gosche takes over as chairman of Counties-Manukau DHB this week and is promising to focus on its building issues. More >>
