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Consumer NZ lobbies over retirement village sector rules
Politicians will be hearing submissions from those wanting reforms to the retirement village sector later this morning. Among the stories that'll be shared is that of an 80-year-old widow in financial… Audio
Doctors lose faith in public radiology
Doctors desperate to improve public hospitals, are in despair over the state of radiology. Some believe things have become so bad, the only fix may be to privatise further. Phil Pennington reports. Audio
Banks profit despite customers feeling the crunch
Banks are doing very well for themselves despite the crunch of living costs felt by their customers. In the three months to June, the banking sector made a profit of… Audio
Homeowners fear housing rules will reduce values
Last week Christchurch City Council voted against introducing the government's mandatory housing intensification law - now some want Hutt City Council to do the same. The Voluntary Heritage Group says… Audio
Bullying allegations still rumble through parliament
Parliamentarians are poring over each other's foibles for evidence of bullying, while applying a non-stick coating to themselves.
Yesterday, National Party leader Christopher Luxon said an… Audio
Everything you need to know about the Queen's State Memorial Service in Wellington
In New Zealand, people will be able to mark the Queen's death at a State Memorial Service next week. A national minute of silence will be observed at the start of the service, at 2pm on Monday the… Audio
Flashback to Queen's visits to New Zealand
Queen Elizabeth made ten trips to New Zealand during her 70 years on the throne. Her first visit, in 1953, lasted well over a month, and her last, in 2002, was to celebrate her Golden Jubilee - 50… Audio
New Plymouth royalist turns page after Queen's funeral
New Plymouth's Barbara Larsen has devoted most of her life to archiving the reign of the Queen. It's serious business for the 86-year-old, who has a library of 15-thousand books about royalty in her… Audio
Sido Kitchin reflects on our enduring fascination with the Queen
The popularity of the monarchy has waxed and waned over the Queen's 70 year reign and everything from the formal occasions to the scandals has been documented in magazines around the world. Sido (See… Audio
Te Aroha Royal Museum owner's final farewell to the Queen
Angela Thompson's Royal Museum could take the crown for New Zealand's most exhaustive collection of royal memorabilia. She's spent years collating over 8-thousand pieces in her Te Aroha abode, not… Audio
Defence Force remembers Queen
As New Zealand's head of state, Queen Elizabeth the second was also the head of the New Zealand Defence Force. After days of early morning rehearsals, members of the Defence Force marched in her… Audio
Recording history: The Queen's final chapter
Many New Zealanders have stayed up late to watch Queen Elizabeth's funeral. And others have stayed up to capture this moment in history for the tabloids and glossy magazines. One of them is the New… Audio
Maori King pays respects to Queen
Throughout her reign, Queen Elizabeth had many meetings with Maori leaders, visiting marae and communities across the country. Among New Zealand's representatives at her funeral was the Maori King… Audio
Jacinda Ardern farewells the Queen
More than 500 dignatries and heads of state were among the two thousand guests at the state funeral, including Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Susie Fergusson spoke to Jacinda Ardern moments after she… Audio
Queen Elizabeth II laid to rest after a day of reflection
The Queen has finally been laid to rest after a funeral service at Westminster Abbey and another service at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. Hundreds of thousands of people lined London streets… Audio
Queen Elizabeth laid to rest in St George's Chapel
Millions of loyal fans, lining the streets of London have experienced moments of sadness, joy, celebration and mourning. Queen Elizabeth the second has finally be laid to rest alongside her late… Audio
Waiuku church gathers to farewell the Queen
Waiuku residents gathered at their local church overnight to watch the final farewell to the Queen. Minister of Waiuku and Districts Combined Churches, Reverend Richard Gray, spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Millions turn out for historic funeral
Millions of people are thought to have turned out to farewell the Queen in an historic display of respect and mourning as well as billions watching worldwide on tv. Her casket was carried on the State… Audio
Queen Elizabeth leaves Windsor Castle for the last time
Huge crowds lined the long route of the Queen's final journey from London to Windsor Castle. The event involved three thousand military personnel and members of the Royal family. The Queen's coffin… Audio
Top stories for 20 September 2022
Today on RNZ National. Queen Elizabeth the Second has made her final procession through London.. Millions are are thought to have turned out to farewell her in an historic display of respect and… Audio