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Principals worried by prospect of more frequent ERO visits
Principals are worried by the prospect of more frequent visits from the Education Review Office.
The office is introducing a new style of review, where its staff will visit schools every year, rather… Audio
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Principals worried by prospect of frequent ERO visits
Principals are worried by the prospect of more frequent visits from the Education Review Office.
The office is introducing a new style of review, where its staff will visit schools every year, rather… Audio
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Victor Steffensen: How burning could heal Australia
Audio 26 Sep 2020Last year's Australian fire season was the worst on record, with 34 deaths, more than 3500 homes lost and billions of animals harmed. It also wasn't a surprise to Victor Steffensen, a specialist in… Audio
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Bittersweet: Kiwis reflect on demands of living with Covid-19
Today marks the six-month anniversary of when the country entered full lockdown due to the coronavirus.
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Six months since NZ entered full Covid-19 lockdown
Today marks six months since the country entered full lockdown.
At 11.59 on March 25, the country moved into Covid-19 Alert Level 4, introducing some of the strictest public health measures seen… Audio
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Sir Stephen Tindall steps down from The Warehouse board
The Warehouse founder Sir Stephen Tindall stepped back from board three years ago and will not be seeking re-election in November.
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National rules out including agriculture in the ETS
Judith Collins has today confirmed farming will not be included in the Emissions Trading Scheme under a National government, as Labour says National's agriculture policies would take NZ "back…
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Leaders' debate: Collins and Ardern, blow by blow
The National and Labour leaders have clashed in the first televised debate tonight. While Ardern shied away from a "bloodsport" mentality, Collins would have been happy to go for another hour.
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Introducing: Sofia Machray
Sofia Machray shares her debut single 'Handstands'. Video, Audio
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Next government urged to rethink rules for shovel ready projects
The next government needs to rethink the rules for shovel ready projects and be prepared to spend more, according to a new report by law firm Simpson Grierson.
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RNZ's guide to party policy
Welcome to RNZ's go-to guide for party policy this election. We've put together a directory with some brief information about what the parties represented in the last Parliament would do if they were…
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Labour Party promises to double sick leave and raise minimum wage
The Labour Party is promising to double minimum sick leave entitlements for workers to 10 days a year and raise the minimum wage to $20 an hour.
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Introducing Prof Tahi
Hawkes Bay rapper Prof Tahi (Paora Hawea) has been writing raps since he was 12 years old. Using music as a tool for self-reflection, his discography follows his journey as a "half-cast" (Pakeha/Maori… Audio
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Second wave of Covid-19 is hitting UK - Boris Johnson
The UK Prime Minister says he doesn't want another lockdown - but national measures may need to be tightened.
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Industry body sees the bright side in ComCom's open letter on telcos
The industry body representing telcomunnication companies is pushing back against suggestions that consumers are being overcharged for mobile plans they do not need.
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National promises $4.7bn in tax cuts in economic and tax policy
National's promising a short-term package of tax cuts - worth about $4.7 billion - to kick start the economy. Video
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Toots Hibbert obituary: The man who invented reggae
Toots Hibbert, frontman of the legendary reggae band Toots and the Maytals, has died at the age of 77. Video
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Introducing Praize Vuna
Praize may only be 15 years old, but her talent has got a lot of people excited. The Manurewa High School student describes her music as "full on Pacifica" and won second place at last years Tangata… Audio
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Would a punishment for disseminating lies make a difference?
In Auckland, there have been concerns that some communities have not been properly tested following Covid level restrictions, and spreading false information online.
The Health Minister, Chris… Audio
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The med school diversity debate
Debate around Otago University’s medical school makeup has raised the hackles of some students – so why do we have affirmative entry policies at our universities? Audio
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Oscars: Only diverse films will be considered for best picture
Films hoping to compete for the best picture Oscar will have to meet certain criteria over diversity, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences says.
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Labour Party tax rise 'just the beginning' - National
The Labour Party is promising a new the new top rate of 39 percent for the country's highest two percent of earners and to close loopholes so multinationals pay their fair share of tax.
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Possible 'driving test' for wedding celebrants on the way
Prospective wedding celebrants will be required to run a mock ceremony and newly-weds will be asked for their feedback.
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Possible 'road test' for wedding celebrants on the way
Celebrants might soon be required to do a practice wedding, before they are allowed to conduct real ceremonies.
They're among several changes being considered, following a review looking at the… Audio
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'Punitive culture' at NZ's largest women's prison - review
New Zealand's largest women's prison has a "punitive culture" where guards are too quick to resort to force and women's health needs go unmet because of a lack of staff, according to an internal…
