Power cuts in Southland, Otago could run into Monday
Strong winds have been making it difficult for lines crews responding to power outages in the lower South…
Government plan to reduce ‘distressing’ Working for Families debt
Photo: Supplied/ NZ Human Rights Commission Amy says she’s still paying off the $12,000 in Working for Families…
David Seymour takes reins as deputy prime minister
David Seymour has taken over from Winston Peters as deputy prime minister. A ceremony marking the ACT leader’s…
New Zealand not prepared for another pandemic – epidemiologist
As winter approaches, so do the germs, and Dr Amanda Kvalsvig wants schools to clean classroom air for…
Public consultation opens for raising Transmission Gully speed limit to 110km/h
Transmission Gully. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver The Transport Minister has announced consultation begins on Friday on raising…
New Zealander killed in Ukraine ‘very professional’ in role, former defence minister
Shan-Le Kearns, 26, is the fourth New Zealander known to have died in Ukraine. Photo: Supplied A Christchurch…
World-renowned Zealandia fence to be replaced 25 years after being built
Jo Ledington, Zealandia’s general manager of conservation and restoration. Photo: RNZ / Kate Green Wellington’s most famous fence…
Wellington Ministry of Innovation, Business and Employment work from home for over week after pipe bursts
Ministry of Innovation, Business and Employment’s Wellington office building. Photo: Google Maps Street View Staff at the Ministry…
Mediawatch: How a Budget is covered
The Budget was front-page news for all the papers on Friday, but the big money had already been…
NZ Country Icon Tami Neilson heads on tour with Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson
This audio is not downloadable due to copyright restrictions. Tami Neilson (right) & Maggie Tweedie (left) Photo: RNZ…
Emergency mobile alerts – how they work, why you’re getting them
Photo: RNZ Explainer: Brace yourself – your phone will make itself heard on Sunday night. The annual national…
Tougher benefit rules for young people trigger mixed responses
Social Development Minister Louise Upston. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Tougher rules for benefits for unemployed young people…