New Zealand
Davis apologises for telling ACT MP to 'enter Māori world'
Children's Minister and deputy Labour leader Kelvin Davis has apologised for comments aimed at an ACT MP.
Davis told Karen Chhour to "cross from her Pākehā world into the Māori world", in response to… Audio
NZ creatives ready for return of World of Wearable Arts
Designers, performers, and eager audience members are descending on the capital for the return of New Zealand's largest theatrical production. It's the first time since 2019 that the World of Wearable… Video, Audio
Pharmac to fully fund drug for spinal muscular atrophy
New medicines set to be publicly funded for a rare spinal disease and anaphylaxis reactions have been a cause for celebration for advocates. This morning, Pharmac announced it will fully fund a drug… Video, Audio
Gloriavale woman describes leadership's power in court
A Gloriavale woman has described how her husband got in trouble with the Christian community's leadership for writing and distributing a book without their knowledge. Sarah Standtrue has told an… Video, Audio
Busy businesses as tourists arrive in Queenstown before staff
Tourists in Queenstown arrived before the workers did this winter - putting business under pressure. They don't want history to repeat for the summer months. Staff in the town are taking their pick of… Video, Audio
Evening business for 28 Sept
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6312951975112 Video, Audio
Vodafone unveils new name 'One', pledges local investment
Vodafone's unveiled its new name - One New Zealand. The telco says it's changing its name from the start of next year, as part of being a domestic operator. The change means the Warriors will become… Video, Audio
Referee speaks on time-wasting call in first Bledisloe Cup test
French rugby referee Mathieu Raynal has broken his silence over the the controversial time-wasting call he made in the dying stages of the first Bledisloe Cup test earlier this month. The Wallabies… Video, Audio
Govt dept OIA delays fuelling growing mistrust - Chief Ombudsman
The Chief Ombudsman is flagging concerns tonight about how government agencies are responding to requests for official information. Peter Boshier has run the ruler over 12 agencies and found some… Video, Audio
Costco opens doors in NZ, promising to disrupt market duopoly
Costco has opened its doors in New Zealand - promising to be the great disrupter. Some shoppers camped outside the West Auckland store overnight and police even put out a warning about traffic around… Video, Audio
'Abysmal' early voter turnout raises questions around approach to local elections
We're halfway through the voting period for the 2022 Local Government Elections, but so far apathy is having a landslide win. Voter turnout has been at a record low. Audio
Little change in latest political poll, National and Act have numbers to govern
The latest 1News Kantar public political poll has been released. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson discusses the details with Nick Truebridge.
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Sparks in Levin as lineswomen show their power skills
The atmosphere in the Horowhenua town of Levin is "highly charged" as New Zealand's top electricity supply workers spark up for industry bragging rights.
Line mechanics and cable jointers have been… Video, Audio
Gloriavale mother tells court leaders did not know of abuse
A Gloriavale mother has told a court she does not believe the leadership knew about sexual abuse at the Christian community.
Purity Valor has also denied being downtrodden and subjugated, at an… Audio
Dunedin council keen for inter-regional passenger rail
Imagine hopping aboard a train from Christchurch to Dunedin. Dunedin City Council's keen to see it.
It's called for a business case to get passenger rail back on track, with services to and from… Video, Audio
Wayne Brown told to remove election guide on WeChat
A leading Auckland mayoral candidate has been ordered to take down a how-to guide aimed at Chinese speakers.
An account called "Wayne Brown Elections" used the social media platform WeChat, to show… Audio
Evening business for 27 September 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6312892282112 Video, Audio
Four-day working week trial shows success
A trial of a four-day working week is currently on in the United Kingdom, and it has now reached its halfway point.
Charlotte Lockhart is the founder and chief executive of Four Day Week Global. She… Video, Audio
Football: What's next for the All Whites?
The All Whites played in New Zealand for the first time in five years on Sunday, in front of one of the biggest football crowds in New Zealand history, but what happens next for the team is still up… Video, Audio
Immigration Minister details RSE numbers, conditions boost
The government is letting in another 3,000 RSE workers, to bring relief to the horticulture sector.
It's a 19 percent increase on the previous season, and means there's now access to 19,000 workers a… Video, Audio
