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Pike River families' lawyer hopeful police will deliver justice
The lawyer for the Pike River families is hopeful the police have been able to gather enough evidence to proceed with a prosecution.
The police this week notified the families of the 29 mine victims… Audio
Study reveals video statements effective in family harm cases
A study has found police taking video statements for family harm incidents has dramatically increased the likelihood of getting early guilty pleas.
Police have been trialing video statements from… Audio
Russia's actions pushing up fuel prices
Fuel retailers are rapidly increasing prices at the pump, as sanctions prevent the purchase of Russian crude oil.
Russia is the third largest oil producer in the world; Reports from the BBC said oil… Audio
Public media shake up announced today
There's a big shake up for public media on the way, with the Broadcasting Minister expected to confirm today a new mega entity - incorporating RNZ and TVNZ.
If it goes to plan, it could be in place… Audio
Pike River families hope police are closer to bringing justice
The families of the 29 men who died in the Pike River mine disaster are hopeful the police investigation is getting closer to finding out who is responsible for the deaths.
The police this week… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 10 March 2022
Today on RNZ National... All but four of the country's MIQ facilities will be converted back to hotels by the end of June Auckland hospitals have far more Covid patients than they predicted in their… Audio
Eight miners' remains now found in years after Pike River blast
The remains of eight Pike River miners have now been found as a borehole drilling investigation into the 2010 explosion comes to an end.
The criminal investigation into the mining disaster which… Audio
Midday News for Wednesday 9 March 2022
Midday News update for Wednesday 9 March 2022 Audio
Meteorite a rarity in Aotearoa
Flung from space in a molten ball of fire, a 4.5-billion-years-old piece of rock now resides in the Massey University earth sciences department in Palmerston North.
The Kimbolton meteorite is one of… Audio
Growing number of capital's cases increase GP pressure
Wellington's front line care workers are operating around the clock to help people isolate at home with Covid. At least 17-thousand people across the region are isolating and need some level of… Audio
Neighbours divided over Russian oligarch's lodge
A luxury retreat owned by a Russian oligarch is dividing a coastal community in Northland.
In peak season, the Helena Bay Lodge charges $7,000 a night per room.
The buildings, worth tens of millions… Audio
National's Luxon doubles down on tax cuts
Opposition leader Christopher Luxon is continuing to flag tax cuts and government spending as two of the battleground subjects for the next election.
The government is weighing in, too, with Grant… Audio
Omicron brings Akd tunnelling project to a grinding halt
Omicron has brought a grinding halt to a giant tunnelling machine boring its way under Auckland.
The hold-up at Watercare's massive new Interceptor tunnel is just one casualty from the virus variant… Audio
Public shareholding model proposed for Three Waters
A working group commissioned to report back on the Government's controversial three waters reforms has proposed a public shareholding model.
The reports makes 47 recommendations that address council… Audio
Night 'n' Day disappointed over ComCom report
The country's third largest grocery company says the Commerce Commission isn't taking tough enough action against the supermarket duopoly.
The commission recommended making more land available for… Audio
Christchurch mayor on Cranmer Prostest deadline
The anti-mandate protestors in Christchurch's Cranmer Square have reportedly agreed to leave by Wednesday evening.
The group have been there for just over three weeks.
Christchurch City Council… Audio
Russian oligarch's lodge causing unease in Northland
A luxury retreat owned by a Russian oligarch is causing unease in an isolated coastal community in Te Tai Tokerau.
In peak season, the Helena Bay Lodge charges $7,000 a night per room.
The… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 9 March 2022
Today on RNZ National... The country's third largest grocery company, Night 'n Day, says the Commerce Commission hasn't taken enough action against our supermarket duopoly Ukranians are being… Audio
Kura, Kohunga struggling to access Rapid Antigen Tests
Kura Kaupapa and Kohanga Reo have been struggling to get access to Rapid Antigen Tests as schools across the motu experience a growing number of Covid cases.
There have been 25-thousand Covid cases… Audio
Middlemore Hospital Chief Medical Officer on Omicron struggles
Doctors are being forced to step into nursing roles to fill gaps as Omicron cases wipe out staffing capabilities at Middlemore Hospital.
Doctors and medical technicians are helping with patient care… Audio