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Labour drops two points in new poll
Party support has dropped slightly for Labour in One News' latest Colmar Brunton poll.
It's down two points to 41 percent, while National has gained two points to 28 percent.
Jacinda Ardern has lost… Audio
Expert panel recommends improvements in Defence Force
An expert panel has pointed out gaps in the Defence Force's organisational structure and the way it shares information.
The panel, set up just over a year ago following the Operation Burnham inquiry… Audio
Abuse in Care inquiry: Report looks into Māori over-representation in state care
A new report shows institutionalised government racism has been responsible for the over-representation of Māori in state care.
The independent report was commissioned from Ihi Research by the Crown… Audio
Waihopai spy domes retiring
The spy domes in Waihopai are retiring after more than 30 years of service.
The radomes and dishes have become "virtually obsolete" thanks to new technology, according to GCSB Director-General Andrew… Audio
Midday News for 10 November 2021
A school community reels after a fatal crash, Auckland shops re-open, and Aotearoa's emissions keep rising as the Climate Minister admits we should have done better. Audio
Midday News for 9 November 2021
Demonstrators cause disruption in the capital city, and holding countries accountable for their climate promises. Audio
Midday News for 8 November 2021
Accusations of cruel and degrading treatment in prison, and Whānau Ora providers weigh up further court action. Audio
Direct action needed to fight vaccine misinformation amongst Māori - kaumātua
The MidCentral District Health Board is confident the vaccination rate for Māori will reach 90 percent. Audio
NZ Rugby mourning death of Māori All Blacks player Sean Wainui
Māori All Black Sean Wainui is being remembered as a player with immense mana both on and off the field.
The 25-year-old father died in a car crash yesterday morning at McLaren Falls Park, near… Audio
RNZ podcast wins gold at New York Festival Awards
RNZ podcast 'The Unthinkable', hosted by Morning Report's Susie Ferguson, has taken out the gold award for Personal Lives Podcast at the New York Festivals Awards. RNZ has also taken out two other… Audio
Crown prosecuters fail to reflect the make up of NZ communities
Many of the private law firms with warrants to prosecute serious crimes for the Crown are failing to reflect the diversity of the regions they serve - despite that being a condition of their lucrative… Audio
How Lake Ōhau village is looking one year after fire
Monday marks one year since a fire ripped through the Lake Ōhau alpine village, forcing people to flee in the middle of the night.
Roughly half the homes in the remote MacKenzie basin were destroyed… Audio
Contracting Crown prosecution out to private firms leading to lack of transparency, key players say
Contracting out Crown prosecutions to private law firms leads to a lack of accountability and transparency and the system needs to change, according to key players in the justice system.
Private law… Audio
Locals hoping for answers one year on from Lake Ōhau fire
It's a year today since a fire ripped through the Lake Ōhau alpine village, forcing people to flee in the middle of the night.
Roughly half the homes in the remote MacKenzie basin were destroyed or… Audio
King Country family survived weeks in wild on 'bush food' - Tom Phillips' sister
A King Country father and his three children missing in bush for 17 days survived on 'bush food' and rice.
Tom Phillips and his children had not been seen for 17 days until they returned home out of… Video, Audio
Water reforms: Christchurch sees 'glass half empty'
The government's plans to transfer control of water infrastructure from councils to a new agency took another blow on Monday.
The proposal has already been rejected by the country's largest council… Audio
Northland whānau warn others off self-styled justice campaigner
A Northland whānau is warning others off a self-proclaimed justice campaigner after he billed them thousands of dollars for providing support and advice for a family member in jail - but delivered… Audio
Self-styled justice reformer's prison visit rights pulled after charging inmate thousands
The Department of Corrections has launched an investigation and suspended the visitor privileges of a self-styled justice reformer, following allegations he charged an inmate's family thousands of… Video, Audio
Timaru Mayor on triple homicide
A triple homicide was discovered in Timaru on Thursday night.
It's a crushing blow to a community still reeling from the tragedy of five teenagers killed in a car crash just last month.
Timaru… Audio
Pākehā granted discharge without conviction most of any group
A discharge without conviction can spare a person guilty of a crime years of struggle and stigma.
RNZ can reveal Pākehā are granted more each year than any other group.
As part of new series Is… Audio