Susie Ferguson
Top Stories for Thursday 7 September 2022
Top Stories for 7 September 2022 Whole classrooms of children are failing a new literacy and numeracy tests causing alarm for schools. Liz Truss makes her first speech as Britans new Prime Minister… Audio
Sharp Blacks take home third at World Butchers' Challenge
The Sharp Blacks, a team of six New Zealand butchers, have carved their way to third place at the World Butchers' Challenge in California.
Twelve countries competed in the event, held at an NBA… Audio
Chappell-Hadlee series kicking off this week
While we have to wait one more week to see the trans-Tasman rivalry resume in men's rugby - cricket's version makes it return across the ditch this afternoon.
The Black Caps kick off the… Audio
Bowel cancer survivor wants to talk about disease
A bowel cancer survivor says breaking the stigma and talking about the deadly disease is necessary to save lives.
Bowel Cancer NZ is calling for the screening age to be lowered from 60 to 45.
Anna… Audio
More drama at the US Open
It's shaping up to be another exciting day at the US Open, after drama-filled first week.
Nick Kyrgios has become a top pick for number one after taking out reigning champion Daniil Medvedev for a… Audio
Canadian authorities look for suspects for mass stabbing
Canadian authorities are searching for two suspects in connection to a mass stabbing Sunday that left at least 10 dead and 15 injured at multiple scenes in an Indigenous community and the surrounding… Audio
Asian candidates claim disproportionate attacks on hoardings
Council candidates of Chinese ethnicity say they're facing disproportionate and racist attacks on their hoardings.
Some candidates have had their faces erased by white paint or cut out entirely… Audio
Chris Bishop on situation in Rotorua emergency housing
The National Party and Te Pāti Māori are calling for an independent investigation into Rotorua's emergency housing.
An investigation by TVNZ's Sunday programme exposed serious concerns about the… Audio
Early Sports News for Tuesday 6 September 2022
A brief update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 6 September 2022
Liz Truss will be the UK's next Prime Minister. A wintry blast has hit the country, snow has fallen in Dunedin and is falling in Christchurch as well as parts of Wellington, roads are closed in the… Audio
Top Stories for Monday 5 September 2022
Former Defence Minister Ron Mark calls for an Embassy to be established in Ukraine as more New Zealanders head to the warzone - We asked the Prime Minister Strong winds rip roofs off homes and… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 2 September 2022
Today on RNZ National The construction industry is being called out for not doing enough to prevent deaths and injuries on the job. Dairy owners say the Government's six million dollar ram raid fund… Audio
16 Susie Ferguson | Stepping into the Unthinkable
Through the telling of one couple’s devastating story, Susie Ferguson lifted the lid on the grief suffered by the hundreds of Kiwi families who lose a baby each year. The veteran broadcaster reflects… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 26 August 2022
Top stories for 26 August 2022 The body of a New Zealand soldier killed in Ukraine is thought to be in the hands of Russian soldiers, according to multiple RNZ sources. We speak to the former Deputy… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 25 August 2022
Top stories for 25 August 2022 Countdown and Foodstuffs are told to loosen their grip on the wholesale market. Newly independdent MP Gaurav Sharma lashes out at the outgoing Speaker, Trevor Mallard… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 24 August 2022
Top stories for Wednesday 24 August 2022 Hamilton West MP Gaurav Sharma has been expelled from the Labour caucus but says he'll continue his fight for justice. Today is Speaker Trevor Mallard's last… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 23 August 2022
Top stories for Tuesday 23 August 2022 Police will be out in force in Wellington today, with a large anti-Government protest planned at Parliament. Hospitals have just one week to book an operation… Audio
Top Stories for Monday 22 August 2022
The Prime Minister visits flood damaged Nelson, Evacuated residents will today get the chance to survey the damage to their homes, Doctors are heading to court to stop surgeons owning private… Audio