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Frontline healthworkers want a faster booster roll out
Thousands more people could be eligible for their third booster vaccine dose this summer, and doctors on the frontline said they were ready for a speedier rollout.
Cabinet will on Monday consider… Audio
More human remains found inside Pike River mine
Pike River families shed fresh tears for their husbands and sons after the police told them the remains of up to three more men had been found in the far western end of the mine, by a camera sent down… Audio
Northland mayor on evacuations and fire spread
Residents in the Northland settlement of Kaimaumau have evacuated as firefighters battle a massive scrub fire that has grown to 600 hectares.
A nearby school and marae opened their doors late last… Audio
Fire crews struggle to contain Northland scrub fire
Residents in the Northland settlement of Kaimaumau have evacuated as firefighters battle a massive scrub fire that has grown to 600 hectares.
A nearby school and marae opened their doors late last… Audio
80th anniversary of New Zealand's worst naval tragedy
Sunday marks the 80th-anniversary of New Zealand's worst naval tragedy, the sinking of HMS Neptune during the Second World War.
Of the 764 men who lost their lives on December 19th 1941, 150 were New… Audio
Mosque attack survivor on recieving bravery medal
A Christchurch hero has been awarded the country's highest bravery accolade - the New Zealand Cross. On March 15th 2019,
Abdul Aziz and his four sons were attending prayer at the Linwood Islamic… Audio
Covid-style Christmas Santa photo at mall one to remember
He's making a list, checking it twice, but this year Santa is also wearing a mask and checking you in. It's a Covid-style Santa visit in malls across Auckland this year, with the city still in the red… Video, Audio
The Panel with Damian Christie and Ziena Jalil (Part 2)
Part 2: Panellists Damian Christie and Ziena Jalil discuss lending law changes, Christmas hams, and a 'monster slide'. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 15 December 2021
Panellists Damian Christie and Ziena Jalil answer listeners' questions for Dear Panel. Send your questions to thepanel@rnz.co.nz. Audio
Midday News for 15 December 2021
Midday News update for 15/12/2021
A new redress system for those abused in state care and those in Auckland can finally leave the city.
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Top Stories for Wednesday 15 December 2021
Today on RNZ National... Aucklanders can now leave the city for the first time in more than 120 days if they're fully vaccinated or test negative for Covid-19 Tamaki Makaurau's boundary lifted at… Audio
Three waters: Mayors arrive in Wellington to discuss reforms
Twenty-three of the country's mayors are headed to Wellington to voice their opposition to water reforms.
Communities 4 Local Democracy, or He hapori mō te Manapori, is a new local government… Audio
The Panel with Alexia Russell and Simon Pound (Part 2)
Part 2: Panellists Alexia Russell and Simon Pound discuss the campaign to lower the voting age, being careful about finances at Christmas time, quotes of the year, and today's small business. Audio
Central Otago lizard species need more help than ever
In Central Otago some of New Zealand's most endangered animals have long called the country's coldest and driest climate home.
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Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Artist: Wet Specimen Track: Abraxas, Artist: The Antony Edens Track: (I don't have any) tears left for you (I don't have any) tears left for you - the antony edens, Artist: Swing Praxis Track… Audio
COVID-19's impact on NZ Tourism
Statistics NZ has today provided the first real measure of COVID-19's impact on Tourism. Chief Executive of Tourism Industry Aotearoa Chris Roberts explains how they are coping. Audio
NZ lottery turning 60 this weekend
It's a big weekend for the national lottery which is celebrating its 60th birthday this Sunday.
Niva Chittock takes a look back at our lottery over the years and the good it has done in the… Audio
Brown sugar shortage a nightmare before Christmas
As Christmas inches closer, bakers up and down the country are desperately waiting for the supermarket shelves to be restocked with brown sugar.
A major product recall last month, over fears of… Audio
Trans researcher celebrates passing of BDMRR Bill
A trans and non-binary researcher says it felt amazing watching a bill that will ease the process of changing the sex on someone's birth certificate pass its final reading.
The legislation passed… Audio
Fuel experts divided on impact of Marsden Pt refinery closure
Aotearoa's fuel security is dividing experts and suppliers.
Z Energy - which owns a 13 percent share of Refining NZ - has put out a new report saying closing the Marsden Point refinery will make the… Audio