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TradeMe job vacancies reach record high
If you're looking for a new job now might be the perfect time.
Job vacancies on Trade Me have shot up to a record high across the country in the first three months of this year.
What's more, 60… Audio
National Party wants clarity on Russia sanctions
The Government has approved sanctions on a further thirty-six Russian oligarchs or people with close ties to the Russian regime or the Russian President himself.
None of them are in New Zealand, but… Audio
Ardern stops short of calling Vladimir Putin a war criminal
New Zealand has added a further 36 individuals to its Russia sanctions list.
It doesn't feature anyone currently in New Zealand, but one notable addition is billionaire Roman Abramovich - the former… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 5 April 2022
Today on RNZ National Outrage grows over reports of civilian executions by Russian troops in Ukraine New Zealand has added a further 36 individuals to its Russia sanctions list, including Roman… Audio
Midday News for 4 April 2022
Midday News update for Monday 4 April 2022 with Nicola Wright. Audio
Massive ecosanctuary could come to Lower Hutt
A proposal for a massive ecosanctuary in Lower Hutt has taken a step forward.
The Greater Wellington Regional Council, iwi, and the Department of Conservation all back the idea to build 29 kilometres… Audio
Gas company allowed to conduct survey off Taranaki coast
When is a ban on new offshore oil and gas exploration, really a ban?
That's the question environmentalists are asking after discovering Greymouth Petroleum has been given permission to conduct a… Audio
Tokomaru Bay bridge reopens ahead of schedule
The flood-damaged Mangahauini bridge at Tokomaru Bay in Gisborne is open again after a massive repair effort.
The town was cut off after a 16-metre section of bridge was washed out during the… Audio
Top Stories for Monday 4 March 2022
Today on RNZ National... Today's the last day for Vaccine passes - we speak to the Prime Minister We ask what will that do case numbers as infections remain high. And Australia skyrockets to victory… Audio
The best NZ Poems of 2021 collection goes live online
The latest edition of the online anthology Orongohau - Best New Zealand Poems is available now. The 2021 edition was curated by acclaimed poet Kate Camp. She speaks to Jesse. Audio
Wine-oji invented to help choosing a bottle easier
Three sommeliers sought to make choosing the right wine easier for the average consumer, so they created Wine-oji. Wine-oji co-founder and Noble Rot Wine Bar sommelier Jessica Wood talks to Jesse… Audio
NZ app-makers named one of the most influential companies of 2022
The New Zealand education app Kami has been named in TIME Magazine's 100 most influential companies of 2022. Founder Hengjie Wang talks to Jesse about their platform and why it's so popular in the US.
…Co-governance what is it - and what's driving the debate?
The interpretation and definition of partnership and co-governance under Te Tiriti o Waitangi has been back in the public eye generating claims of division and race baiting politicking.
The ACT Party… Audio
Midday News for 1 April 2022
Midday News for Friday 1 April 2022 with Nicola Wright Audio
Marsden Point refinery shutdown causing trouble for roads
The shutdown of Marsden Point oil refinery is causing ructions in the intensely-under-pressure road building industry.
Z Energy is accusing the Transport Agency of effectively forcing it to quit… Audio
Oranga Tamariki uplifts reduce significantly
After an initial blip, the removal of children by Oranga Tamariki has reduced significantly.
Children's minister Kelvin Davis gave the guarantee last September at the release of one of several… Audio
Power users facing up to $1000 yearly price hike - Consumer
Consumer NZ's Powerswitch has been crunching the numbers and has found some power users will be facing price hikes of up to $1000 a year.
The industry traditionally puts its prices up on April 1st… Audio
Auckland mayoral candidate on parking issue
Fiery exchanges have been traded at the decision-making table, as Auckland Councillors voted to send out a new parking strategy for public consultation.
The proposal to remove roadside parking to… Audio
Auckland councillor on proposal to remove carparks from some roads
Fiery exchanges have been traded at the decision-making table, as Auckland Councillors voted to send out a new parking strategy for public consultation.
The proposal to remove roadside parking to… Audio
Harassed councillor hopes women will learn from her case
The Christchurch City councillor subject to online harassment last year hopes more women can learn from her case.
Councillor Sara Templeton applied to the district court under the Harmful… Audio
