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PM begins Aus trip with 'realistic' expectations for 501 progress
The Prime Minister says she's heading into a trade mission in Australia with "realistic" expectations about progress on 501 deportees. Jacinda Ardern is touring Melbourne and Sydney this week to… Audio
Defence argues Winston Peters missing in NZ First trial
The New Zealand First Foundation trial of two men accused of mishandling political donations has wrapped up. The case drew to a close in the High Court at Auckland yesterday, with the defence arguing… Audio
Defence comes out swinging in NZ First Foundation trial
The defence has come out swinging in the New Zealand First Foundation trial today - saying only Winston Peters can prove the Crown's case.
Its closing arguments brought the judge-alone trial in the… Audio
Victim Support manager left during workplace investigation
The manager at the centre of a workplace investigation into bullying at Victim Support resigned before it finished.
RNZ has now read a summary of the secret report that says the behaviour was so bad… Audio
Crime victims missing out on help as officials work to keep in budget
Victims of serious crime are missing out on critical help because of what Justice officials themselves admit is an unethical approach to keep within budget.
The admission is in a Budget bid document… Audio
Can Kieran McAnulty calm three waters?
Is Kieran McAnulty the politican who can bridge the divide over the controversial three waters reforms?
The Wairarapa MP is a fresh face on the local government scene - promoted to Nanaia Mahuta's… Audio
Poto Williams axed as police minister in Cabinet reshuffle
After months of calling for Poto Williams to be axed as Police Minister, National has got its wish but they have already turned their sights to her replacement, Chris Hipkins.
The Government has been… Audio
Court told NZ First Foundation donors wanted to fund Peters
The High Court has heard from New Zealand First Foundation donors who believed the money they gave the foundation was actually going party leader Winston Peters.
Two men are on trial in Auckland this… Audio
Duo under 'no illusion' activity was illegal New Zealand First
The New Zealand First Foundation case has kicked off in court, with the Crown arguing those involved could be under "no illusion" they were committing electoral fraud. Two people are accused of… Audio
Specialist extremism research centre builds on March 15 legacy
New Zealand now has its own specialist research centre that will focus on the prevention of violent extremism in Aotearoa. He Whenua Taurikura - which translates to 'a country at peace' - delivers on… Video, Audio
Victim Support won't release report on bullying allegations
The country's lead agency supporting victims of crime and trauma is refusing to release a report into claims of workplace bullying, bad training and taking too long to help people.
Victim Support - a… Audio
Covid: Orange limits remain ahead of winter uncertainty
The country's traffic light is staying orange, with the government and health experts warning of a rocky winter.
An immunologist says it will be a winter of uncertainty and the Covid Minister says… Audio
Budget a 'catch 22' - ANZ
In just a few hours the Government will unveil its spending plan for the next financial year.
In what the ANZ Bank is calling a "catch 22", the government will need to address inflation pressures yet… Audio
Budget 2022: Government under pressure over cost of living
The pressure is on for the Government to ease the 'cost of living crisis' for struggling New Zealanders in today's Budget.
It's already signaled climate change and the health reforms as the two… Audio
Internet crackdown made it harder to weaponise - Christchurch Call head
The head of the Christchurch Call says the global crackdown has made it harder for terrorists to weaponise the internet.
An 18-year-old livestreamed himself shooting more than a dozen mostly-black… Audio
Govt takes shareholding model in Three Waters reforms
The government is forging ahead with its Three Waters reforms and says it's time everyone else got on board.
It means drinking, waste and storm water systems will come under four massive water… Audio
Technology hurdles causing case delays in court - lawyer
People charged with minor offences are stuck in the court system because of the judiciary's resistance to using technology.
That's the message from one lawyer who says the justice system is clogged… Audio
Most extreme online content in Aotearoa from white supremacists - report
White supremacy continues to be the leading driver of extreme, illegal online content in Aotearoa.
That's the key finding out of the Department of Internal Affairs' first annual report on online… Audio
Govt unveils first nine 'localities' of new health system
The government has shared which regions have been selected as the first 'locality networks' of the new health system.
It's exactly a year since the government announced it would scrap the country's… Audio
Overseas ICU nurse recruitment drive filled 3 jobs in 2 months
An overseas recruitment campaign targeting intensive care nurses has lured just three people into jobs here since it launched two months ago.
The $300,000 campaign was set up to entice New… Audio