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Stink bug invasion could cost NZ billions
Friday, 23 February 2018, 11:04 am | RNZ
An invasion of the brown marmorated stink bug - the pest discovered recently in three Japanese car shipments - would devastate New Zealand's fruit, vegetable and wine industries, destroying more than $4 billion of export value and costing thousands ... More >>
PM: More mental health support for Canterbury
Thursday, 22 February 2018, 4:52 pm | RNZ
Help for parents will also be included in a mental health support programme for children in Canterbury, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says. More >>
Climate Minister: New cyclone category may be needed
Thursday, 22 February 2018, 3:19 pm | RNZ
Scientists may need to create a new Category 6 for cyclones as the effects of climate change make them more extreme, the Climate Change Minister James Shaw says. More >>
Detected faecal matter closes popular swimming spot
Thursday, 22 February 2018, 3:14 pm | RNZ
A popular swimming family spot in Napier has been closed after high levels of faecal matter were detected. More >>
5 questions for National’s 5 contenders
Thursday, 22 February 2018, 12:55 pm | RNZ
The hot takes on who should be the National Party’s next leader are coming fast. More >>
Final sign-off for Regional Development Fund
Wednesday, 21 February 2018, 3:53 pm | RNZ
Cabinet has given the final sign-off for the billion-dollar a year Regional Development Fund, and the checks and balances to be put in place for any money allocated. More >>
State Services defends million-dollar makeover
Wednesday, 21 February 2018, 3:23 pm | RNZ
State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes has defended the office's million-dollar makeover as "value for money". More >>
New TPP could add up to $4 billion to NZ economy
Wednesday, 21 February 2018, 3:12 pm | RNZ
A report just released estimates the new Trans-Pacific Partnership will add between $1.2 billion and $4 billion to New Zealand's economy once it is fully implemented. More >>
Live Gita updates: 'It was literally like a wall of water'
Wednesday, 21 February 2018, 2:55 pm | RNZ
About 6000 people are still trapped in Golden Bay as rain caused slips, and the Takaka River, flowing at 980 cubic metres per second, flooded onto pastures. More >>
Cyclone Gita: 'We are expecting homes to be flooded'
Tuesday, 20 February 2018, 7:04 pm | RNZ
A state of emergency has been declared in Buller, Greymouth and Christchurch, with fears some homes are at a high risk of flooding over the next day. More >>
Mark Mitchell joins the National leadership race
Monday, 19 February 2018, 4:26 pm | RNZ
Rodney MP Mark Mitchell makes his announcement that he is running for the role of leader of the National party. Photo: RNZ / Dan Cook More >>
Cyclone Gita: 'High-impact severe weather' expected
Monday, 19 February 2018, 4:08 pm | RNZ
Ex-tropical cyclone Gita is expected to bring "high-impact severe weather" to parts of New Zealand tomorrow. More >>
RNZ and Scoop Publishing Announce Content Partnership
Monday, 19 February 2018, 11:23 am | Radio New Zealand Limited
RNZ and Scoop Publishing have announced a content-sharing agreement which will see RNZ content available on www.scoop.co.nz , an independent news website reaching more than 500,000 readers a month. More >>
Green MP Julie Anne Genter expecting first child
Sunday, 18 February 2018, 1:35 pm | RNZ
The Green Party MP and Minister for Women Julie Anne Genter has announced she is pregnant. More >>
Cricket: Australia chase down mammoth total
Saturday, 17 February 2018, 12:05 pm | RNZ
Australia pulled off the highest run chase in a Twenty20 international to claim a dramatic five-wicket victory over New Zealand in their tri-series clash in Auckland. More >>
Review into whistleblowers law begins
Friday, 16 February 2018, 4:59 pm | RNZ
State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes was highly critical of the law last year after it failed to protect staff who spoke out about the convicted Ministry of Transport fraudster Joanne Harrison . More >>
Ours: Treasures from Te Papa
Monday, 12 February 2018, 11:25 am | Radio New Zealand
A unique creative collaboration between RNZ and Te Papa will mark the museum’s 20th anniversary this week by showcasing an eclectic and surprisingly diverse collection of national treasures. More >>
Samoas clean up after being swamped by cyclone
Sunday, 11 February 2018, 5:35 pm | RNZ
Apia in the wake of Gita Photo: Rudy Bartley The clean up is continuing in the two Samoas after Tropical Cyclone Gita hit on Saturday morning. More >>
Australia maintains tough immigration stance
Sunday, 11 February 2018, 2:33 pm | RNZ
The Australian Foreign Minister isn't budging on her country's tough stance on the detention and deportation of New Zealanders. More >>
Auckland's traffic snarl-ups: congestion charges on the way
Saturday, 10 February 2018, 12:18 pm | RNZ
Traffic congestion in Auckland city is increasing sharply and officials are pressing ahead with work on congestion charges. More >>
