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Lifting Literacy Aotearoa on govt's new approach to literacy
An advocacy group for structured literacy education is happy with the government's decision to mandate the approach from next year, but says they have some reservations around implementation. Lifting… Audio
First week of school phone ban comes to an end
The pinging sound of social media notifications should have been silenced in classrooms around the country this week as the government's Away for the Day cellphone ban came into force. Education… Audio
Victoria university to host debate on freedom of speech
The on-again-off-again debate on freedom of speech at Victoria University appears to be on again. Victoria's vice chancellor Nic Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Green MP Julie Anne Genter under fire
There's been more bad publicity for the Green Party with MP Julie Anne Genter in the firing line for a second time this week. Political reporter Katie Scotcher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Labour's David Parker on AUKUS Pillar Two
Labour is calling for Foreign Minister Winston Peters to be sacked as Foreign Affairs Minister and say the attack on Bob Carr is a new low for politicians here. Labour's foreign affairs spokesperson… Audio
Will Auckland be able to charge its electric ferries?
Maritime operators have been discussing ways for Auckland's ferry network to reach zero emissions at a conference in the city.
Discussions on how to reduce Auckland Ferry emissions
Maritime operators have been discussing ways for Auckland's ferry network to reach zero emissions at a conference in the city. Maia Ingoe reports. Audio
Insurance laws 'too complicated' says minister
The Minister for Commerce and Consumer Affairs says insurance laws are too complicated and change is long overdue. Minister Andrew Bayly spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Trump faces prospect of additional sanctions due to comments
It is day 10 of Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial in New York, and the former president is facing the prospect of additional sanctions due to more comments he made about individuals involved… Audio
Tonga's key ministerial portfolios remain vacant
Tonga's key ministerial portfolios remain vacant. Audio
Young geniuses launch Solve For Tomorrow competition
Leonard Powell went along to speak with young geniuses and Dr Joel Rindelaub at the launch of Solve for Tomorrow competition launched in Auckland yesterday. Audio
Explained: Samoa's dengue fever outbreak
Samoa has declared a dengue fever outbreak - RNZ explainer editor Katie Kenny tells Nathan what's going on and if we need to worry about a similar situation in Aoteraoa. Audio
Pay equity taskforce disbanded, 'no longer required' - Minister
The government is being accused of "misdirected priorities" after it disestablished the pay equity taskforce.
More than a third of adults not getting healthcare they need
The situation is much worse than in comparable European countries, the senior doctors union says.
Farmer fears plans for rural road will return area to 'Middle Ages'
Plans to replace a 6km stretch of sealed road at Tarata with gravel will put school children at risk, a farmer says.
A lot to learn from kura kaupapa Māori - Education Minister
Despite low literacy rates in mainstream schools amongst Māori, the results are the complete opposite in kura kaupapa, Stanford says.
Minister takes up couple's case after advisor forgets visa application
After multiple pleas and petition, an Auckland couple's residency case is being looked at by the Associate Minister of Immigration.
Greens had 'no prior knowledge' of fresh Julie Anne Genter complaint
A florist says she felt intimidated during a heated exchange with the MP.
Another Michael Hill jewellery store hit by burglary
It is the latest in a string of crimes to hit the jewellery chain.
Te Huia on track to miss targets for passenger numbers
But Waikato Regional Council, which is in charge of it, says that doesn't tell the whole story.