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New DHB head gets first look at hospital building issues
Wednesday, 9 May 2018, 4:12 pm | RNZ
The new chair of Counties-Manukau District Health Board (DHB) has had an extensive first look at the scale of building problems at Middlemore Hospital. New Counties-Manukau District Health Board chair Mark Gosche. Photo: RNZ / Catherine Hutton Mark Gosche ... More >>
Australia boosts aid to Pacific
Wednesday, 9 May 2018, 3:55 pm | RNZ
Australia's government has increased aid to the Pacific, with the region set to receive US$979 million over the next two years. More >>
Trump's Iran threat 'pretty concerning' for NZ exporters
Wednesday, 9 May 2018, 3:51 pm | RNZ
New Zealand exporters which sent $120m of goods to Iran last year may be affected by US president Donald Trump's threat to sanction countries who trade with the Middle Eastern nation. More >>
Pacific aid boost 'shows the lie' in govt's social deficit claims
Wednesday, 9 May 2018, 3:47 pm | RNZ
The National Party is questioning why the government is sending millions of dollars abroad while talking about crises in underfunding at home. More >>
US withdrawal won't impact Iranians, expert says
Wednesday, 9 May 2018, 11:19 am | RNZ
The US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal will have little impact on everyday Iranians, an expert on Middle Eastern politics says. More >>
Former spy minister aware of surveillance gap
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 4:48 pm | RNZ
The minister responsible for New Zealand's spy agencies under National says he was made aware of a gap in the ability of the SIS to monitor terrorism suspects, but was not prepared to rush through legislation. More >>
Govt not trusted with NZers' personal data - Minister
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 4:41 pm | RNZ
Many people do not trust the government to safeguard their personal data, Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni says. http://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/1804/9a609754262aaddc767f.jpeg More >>
Teachers start talks for 16 percent pay rise
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 4:35 pm | RNZ
Pay talks for primary school teachers begin today and the outcome will be critical for resolving the teacher shortage, the New Zealand Educational Institute union says. More >>
Govt finances $900m better than forecast
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 3:12 pm | RNZ
The government's finances are in better shape than expected because of a stronger tax take. More >>
People will go hungry rather than work in a packhouse
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 12:37 pm | RNZ
The Bay of Plenty kiwifruit industry has reached the limit of willing local workers and paying staff more won't make a difference, a picker and packhouse manager says. More >>
Big bank profits signal need for inquiry
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 11:19 am | RNZ
The country's four big Australian-owned banks have made handsome half-year profits, raking in a combined $2.5 billion, and an expert is raising questions. More >>
Farmers may be forced to reduce cattle numbers
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 10:45 am | RNZ
The government may regulate to reduce the number of cattle that farmers are allowed per hectare of farmland. More >>
RNZ Welcomes Appointment of Dr. Jim Mather
Monday, 7 May 2018, 7:14 pm | Radio New Zealand
RNZ has welcomed the appointment of Dr. Jim Mather as the new Chair of Radio New Zealand’s Board of Governors. More >>
EPA chief exec cleared of misleading select committee
Monday, 7 May 2018, 3:21 pm | RNZ
Government MPs have cleared the Environmental Protection Authority's chief executive of misleading a select committee earlier this year, leaving the National Party incensed. More >>
Run-off crackdown would hurt regions - National
Monday, 7 May 2018, 12:43 pm | RNZ
New rules to clean up waterways that could reduce the number of cows on some farms are 'an assault on the regions', National leader Simon Bridges says. More >>
'Tooth decay is a socio-economic disease'
Monday, 7 May 2018, 11:29 am | RNZ
Dentists in despair over the growing number of children with rotting teeth say the only real cure is ending poverty. More >>
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 >>
