Māni Dunlop
At least 10 dead in stabbing attack in Saskatchewan, Canada
At least 10 people have been killed and 15 injured in a stabbing attack in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan.
The province is in the middle of Canada and is home to just over one million people.
…Most-capped Black Fern hopes to end career on a high note
The 2017 world cup and leading the haka on her home turf are just some of the many highlights of the illustrious career of Kendra Cocksedge, the most capped Black Fern of all time, who has announced… Audio
First week of Gloriavale employment case
Six former Gloriavale members have taken the Christian community to the Employment Court.
The women are arguing the years of domestic work they did for the community equates to them being employees… Audio
Worksafe needs to improve oversight, says lawyer
Worksafe wants the construction sector to focus on improving health and safety - but a lawyer tracking the watchdog's work says Worksafe needs to turn the attention on itself.
Health and safety… Audio
Government considering lifting mask mandates
Covid rules are under review, and the government is considering lifting some mask mandates.
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says cabinet is waiting for the final public health advice.
University… Audio
Solar panels for marae will reduce costs, improve resilience
Marae and rural communities will be able to install solar panels to help save money and provide clean and locally generated power as part of small scale government funded projects.
Ngātiwai trust… Audio
Earth warming emissions still growing
Despite decades of warnings that we're heading for climate disaster, our emissions are still growing.
The international State of the Climate Report for 2021 shows the world just broke several records… Audio
Life on front line in Ukraine heartbreaking and dangerous
A former New Zealand soldier on the front line in Ukraine says it's heartbreaking to watch children hide as bombs drop around them. The man, who RNZ has agreed not to name, was a close friend of… Audio
Treatment of Uyghurs could be 'crimes against humanity' - UN
The United Nations has accused China of "serious human rights violations" which could constitute crimes against humanity in a long-awaited report into allegations of abuse in Xinjiang province.
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Climate change ravages Mt Ruapehu businesses
Businesses near Mt Ruapehu are having to adapt to a warming climate, after one of the warmest, wettest winters on record for the region left the mountain's two skifields almost bare of snow.
Ruapehu… Audio
NZers lost $4million to cyber scams in three months
New Zealanders lost almost four million dollars to cyber scammers between April and June this year.
The government agency that supports those affected by cyber security incidents, New Zealand's… Audio
Marlborough braces for more rain, communities still isolated
The emergency management minister Kieran McAnulty is back in Marlborough today, and will soon head off in a convoy along broken roads to visit communities cut off by last week's horrendous rainfall.
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Tributes flow for off-duty NZ soldier killed in eastern Ukraine
Tributes have been pouring in for the off-duty New Zealand soldier killed in eastern Ukraine while fighting on the frontline.
Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University Wellington, Dr Marnie Lloydd… Audio
Northland woman offers secluded getaway for Nelson residents
A Northland woman is offering up a secluded getaway free-of-charge for Nelson residents whose homes have been badly hit by flooding or landslides.
Kristan Lopes told Māni Dunlop why she was offering… Audio
KiwiBank believes housing shortage has halved in last year
In housing news, KiwiBank believes the country's housing shortage has more than halved in the last year falling from an estimated 57,000 homes to 23,000.
That's in part due to the country building… Audio
Oranga Tamariki restructure bill passes
Opposition MPs are labelling a restructure of the Ministry for Children as disappointing for our most vulnerable children.
Controversial legislation to restructure how Oranga Tamariki is monitored… Audio
New speaker of parliament announced
Parliament's changing its speaker after Trevor Mallard yesterday formally resigned.
A pōwhiri has just taken place for his replacement Adrian Rurawhe who will be formally sworn into the role at… Audio
TradeMe data show house prices fall 6% from peak
The latest data from TradeMe show house prices have fallen six percent since peaking earlier this year.
Auckland has had the biggest fall dropping $102,000 since March this year.
TradeMe's property… Audio
Unpacking disinfo behind anti-government protest at parliament
A so called anti-government protest has reached parliament in a scene reminiscent of the occupation earlier this year.
However, today there's also an anti-fascist protest nearby.
The lead for the… Audio
Mana whenua urge visitors to respect tikanga
Mana whenua have been urging visitors to respect tikanga and maintain a peaceful protest.
At the last parliamentary occupation Taranaki Whānui laid down Te Kahu o Te Raukura - a cloak of aroha and… Audio