Kim Savage
Five O'Clock Markets for Friday 17 January 2020
For a quick update on what the markets are up to this evening we're joined by business reporter Madison Reidy. Audio
Fears over plan to close archives early
A historian is concerned that drastic reductions in archive opening hours will make it harder for iwi to conduct crucial research.
From March 2nd, the reading room hours at Archives New Zealand will… Audio
Cyclone Tino nears Fiji
Cyclone Tino, a category one storm, is due to make landfall over Fiji's second-largest island of Vanua Levu later this evening.
Labasa has closed shop early as the storm bears down on the farming… Audio
Sepsis revealed as major killer worldwide
One in five deaths around the world is caused by sepsis, according to a new study by the Global Burden Of Disease Report.
Sepsis -- also known as blood poisoning -- killed more than 11 million people… Audio
Lake Taupo arson attacks cause concern
A series of arson attacks on properties on the eastern side of Lake Taupo is being described as reckless and life-threatening.
Seven people escaped with their lives from one holiday home with just… Audio
Southern Response apology strikes sour note
That's how those at the centre of issues with Southern Response have characterised the state insurer's public apology.
Southern Response's new boss, Casey Hurren, offered the public apology while… Audio
Australia fires: Ancient pine grove saved in secret operation
A covert firefighting operation saved an ancient grove of pine trees that were under threat due to the bushfires currently raging in Australia.
The Wollemi Pine grove near Sydney was discovered by… Audio
Will legalising cannabis take it out of the black market?
Voters will this year get a say on whether New Zealand should legalise cannabis for personal use.
Advocates argue legalisation will take the product out of the hands of criminals, and ensure that… Audio
Quarterfinals action underway at ASB men's classic
The quarterfinals action is underway at the ASB men's tennis Classic in Auckland.
RNZ sports reporter Clay Wilson is there. Audio
Originair returning to Nelson
A Nelson-based commuter airline is to fill one of the voids left by the departure of Jetstar's regional services.
Originair announced today it's putting back its service from Nelson to the Capital.
… Audio
5 O'Clock Markets for Thursday 16 January 2020
For a quick update on what the markets are up to this evening we're joined by business reporter Madison Reidy. Audio
Shoppers no longer waiting for Boxing Day sales
Major shopping events like Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Singles' Day could be changing the shopping habits of consumers who're increasingly choosing to shop earlier instead of waiting for the… Audio
Northland community's 'heart' devastated by fire
The "heart" of a small Northland community has been devastated by fire overnight. .
All that remains of the Upper Wairoa Memorial Complex is a pile of smouldering ruins, after the building went up in… Audio
US-China trade deal sparks concerns for NZ
A new trade deal between the United States and China has sparked some concern about just how it might affect New Zealand.
The signing of an initial trade deal will roll back some tarriffs and… Audio
Albatross found with plastic bottle in its stomach
The Department of Conservation says a plastic bottle found in the stomach of a southern royal albatross - or toroa - caused its death.
It says the bird was found in an emaciated condition by members… Audio
Māori babies more likely to end up in state care - report
A man whose mokopuna was taken by Oranga Tamariki in 2017 says new figures showing the continued disparity of Māori taken into state care is the last straw, and the ministry must go.
The Children's… Audio
Green Party calls for troops to be removed from Iraq
The Green Party is upping its call for New Zealand to pull its troops from Iraq, warning the danger is heightening with every day.
Golriz Ghahraman told RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch… Audio
NZ troops in Iraq safe as can be - Winston Peters
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand troops in Iraq are as safe as they can be.
His comments come a day after rockets landed approximately three kilometres outside of Camp Taji… Audio
Men take to centrecourt at ASB Classic
Day one of the ASB Classic men's tennis in Auckland and Kiwi doubles specialist Michael Venus has lost his first round match to defending champion American Tennys Sandgren. Kim Savage speaks to RNZ's… Audio
NZ warned to take brave approach to self-driving car regulation
New Zealand is thought to be in danger of becoming the new wild west for the testing of self-driving cars unless it takes a brave approach to regulation. Mitchell Gingrich worked in the US as a test… Audio