Te Aniwa Hurihanganui
2020 disasters reveal inadequate mental health system
A Whakatane therapist says the Whakaari eruption and Christchurch mosque shooting reveal a health system unable to deal with mass casualty events.
Now there are calls for millions of dollars of… Audio
UK marks deadliest day of Covid-19 casualties
In the UK, 1,564 people have died in the past 24 hours after testing positive for Covid-19 - the highest number of deaths reported on a single day since the pandemic began.
It takes the total number… Audio
Twitter's crackdown concerns free speech advocates
Proponents of free speech are concerned at Twitter's capricious suspension of tens of thousands of accounts in recent days, which has now reached New Zealand.
They say many of these accounts were… Audio
Vote to impeach President Trump looms
A breakneck push by Democrats to impeach US President Donald Trump is gathering momentum, with a number of Republicans signalling they may break ranks and support the effort.
The House of… Audio
New Zealanders gloomy about future - study
Global company IPSOS has confirmed New Zealanders are gloomy about the future. The results have come from a global survey of attitudes. Jonathan Dodd is a Research Director for IPSOS, he spoke to Te… Audio
St Arnaud community on high alert for fire risk
A South Island town surrounded by flammable vegetation is asking its residents to carefully check their fire plans after the devastating blaze that tore through Lake Ohau last year. And it looks like… Audio
Water restrictions coming for more parts of the Far North
Water restrictions are likely for more parts of the Far North if there's not significant rainfall soon, and the forecast isn't good. People in Kaitaia are now not allowed to use hoses, sprinklers or… Audio
Climate scientist on NZ rising temperatures
New Zealand recorded its seventh warmest year last year, according to NIWA's annual climate summary. Several locations had dry spells of more than 40 days, leading to widespread water use restrictions… Audio
Politicians to be excluded from Ratana celebrations
Politicians will not be allowed at Ratana Pa near Whanganui this year to celebrate the birthday of T.W. Ratana, the faith leader and prophet. Labour holds an historic relationship with the Ratana… Audio
Nurses facing stigma for work in MIQ
Staff at Managed Isolation and Quarantine facilities are encountering stigma in the wider community, and some have quit their jobs as a result. Christchurch charge nurse Kerry Winchester says she's… Audio
Hawke's Bay 1080 legal challenge fails
A legal challenge to stop a 1080 drop on Maori land in Hawke's Bay has failed. Tataraakina is a 14,000 hectare block in inland Hawke's Bay, near the highway between Napier and Taupo. RNZ Hawke's Bay… Audio
Job listings returning to pre-pandemic levels
Job listings were almost back at their pre-Covid levels by the end of last year. The job website, Seek, says listings increased 19 percent from the third to fourth quarters - though they are down by 7… Audio
US Democrats try to push President Trump from office
The US President, Donald Trump, has defended his speech that sparked last week's deadly Capitol riot, calling it "totally appropriate". Mr Trump falsely claimed election fraud, and then urged his… Audio
New Covid-19 travel rules criticised
The Government is feeling the pressure from all sides, with critics calling its latest border measures both too strong and too weak. The new rules - announced yesterday - mean nearly all Kiwis living… Audio
Man attacks Parliament with an axe
A man has been arrested after launching an axe attack on parliament this morning. The police were called just before 5:30am after the man was seen with the axe. RNZ reporter Ben Strang has been… Audio
Minister Hipkins 'very disappointed' MIQ staff face stigma
Workers in government Managed Isolation and Quarantine facilities say they're facing stigma in the community, and some have quit their jobs because of it. Chris Hipkins is the Minister for the… Audio
MIQ staff feel stigmatised in community, quitting jobs as a result
Staff at Managed Isolation and Quarantine facilities are encountering stigma in the community, and some have quit their jobs because of it. A Navy lieutenant says his team often get their plans… Audio
Auckland businesses primed for Prada Cup
The Prada Cup challenger series starts in Auckland on Friday, with Luna Rossa, American Magic and Team UK set to duke it out for the right to go up against Team New Zealand.
And while the teams are… Audio
Mysterious illness kills dozens of hoiho
A mysterious illness has left dozens of yellow-eyed penguin chicks dead.
The small population of hoiho in the South Island is already under intense pressure and wildlife experts say this new disease… Audio
Cervical self-test could save lives - research
New research has reinforced previous studies that a self-administered cervical test could save women's lives.
About 900 women from the Te Tai Tokerau Northland region were involved in the new… Audio