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Stats NZ predicts census goal reached
In an updated analysis released today, Stats NZ predicted between 89 and 91 percent of New Zealand had responded to the survey.
Massey University staff 'furious' about further cuts, union says
Tertiary Education Union organiser Ben Schmidt says the planned cuts have "absolutely shocked and infuriated" members.
More than 400,000 residential buildings in flood prone areas
The 441,384 residential buildings - most in urban areas - at risk of flooding had an estimated replacement value of $218 billion.
Green Party's pledge to renters: What you need to know
The Green Party have launched their pre-election housing policy with promises to give everyone in New Zealand a healthy home to live in.
'I'll definitely be doing more walking' - Motorist ahead of fuel tax reinstatement
Commuters are bracing for a hit to the pocket, with fuel tax and full-priced public transport fares set to be reinstated.
'Feast of sacrifice' celebrates Muslim traditions in Aotearoa
Eid Al-Adha was celebrated in Wellington today for the second year in a row in what some hope is a "cultural shift" towards more appreciation and understanding of Muslim traditions.
Damaged highways stopping fresh produce getting to market
Road closures in the Coromandel and Gisborne are putting pressure on businesses and supply chains.
Call for Japan to seek independent testing of treated nuclear plant wastewater
Scientists are calling on Japan to let other countries test wastewater from Fukushima before it is released into the Pacific Ocean.
Whakaari / White Island tragedy: Awards recognise rescuers' courage
The Governor-General has presented bravery awards to five helicopter pilots who flew into the eruption in 2019 to help rescue survivors.
Kiwi musos take flight: Kaylee Bell, L.A.B and The Veils
After years of pandemic cancellations, closed borders and venues closing, local artists are having their first big tours since the pandemic began.
KiwiRail to base train control operations at regional hub in Upper Hutt
KiwiRail is moving its national train control operations centre at Wellington Railway Station to Upper Hutt.
Fewer than half of electricity retailers complying with consumer care guidelines - report
The Consumer Advocacy Council is calling for The Electricity Authority to makes its customer care guidelines mandatory after several electricity retailers admitted to not fully complying with…
Kāpiti's revamped playground judged the country's best
Kāpiti Coast District Council says it's thrilled to have won Playground of the Year with its newly updated Lorna Irene Drive Reserve playground in Raumati South.
Woman's bid to sue NZ Defence Force dismissed by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has decided a former Air Force staffer who was repeatedly locked in a metal cage cannot sue the man who abused her and her former employer for compensatory damages.
My week with ChatGPT: Can it schedule my life?
First person - What happens when you ask ChatGPT to schedule your life? RNZ's Krystal Gibbens experiments.
Teaching hospitals need to do more to educate about consent - study
A new study into obtaining informed consent for medical students taking part in patient care shows there is still work to be done.
Frustration as survivors of abuse in care face further wait for Royal Commission report
A survivor of abuse is furious the government has extended the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care's deadline for a second time while another survivor says they have waited too long for redress and an…
Online tool launched to help those with Long Covid
A free comprehensive online tool has been released today to help those suffering from Long Covid.
Living wage set to rise nearly 10 percent in September
The living wage is being increased to $26 per hour from 1 September. Audio
Customers face delays for fibre installation, Chorus committed to clearing backlog
Around 1200 customers are waiting for fibre to be installed by Chorus in the Far North alone, but their installation date keeps being delayed.
Petone Beach goers 'disturbed' after foot found on beach
Police are continuing to search around Petone Beach where a shoe with a foot inside was found on Saturday.
Govt must invest in rehabilitating family violence offenders, national network says
Te Kupenga Whakaoti Mahi Patunga (the National Network of Family Violence Services) has launched a call to action, encouraging the government to invest in rehabilitating offenders.
Microplastics detected in every sponge sample from three Wellington bays
Researchers collecting sponges on the coasts of Wellington have found microplastics in every sample, and it could have implications for our seafood.
Explainer: What are your rights when faced with a building dispute?
Following a recent RNZ story into tiny home owners not getting what they paid for, RNZ has investigated what people's rights are when facing a building dispute. Here's what you need to know.
'I was basically signing all my rights away' - Tiny house customers' frustrations mount
Vanessa Parkinson first approached Ready Homes in October of 2021 to have a container home built on her property.