Red Cross
Sitting on a sensational story for safety’s sake
For five years our news media kept the story of kidnapped nurse Louisa Akavi under wraps and this week they won praise for putting her safety ahead of a scoop. But the last time this happened, the…
AudioCriticism in going public about Louisa Akavi's kidnapping
The International Red Cross has been slammed for it's decision to go public with the kidnapping of New Zealand nurse Louisa Akavi in Syria. Audio
The search for Louisa Akavi: ICRC breaks its silence
While the fate of Red Cross nurse Louisa Akavi remains unknown five years after she was abducted in Syria, her family, the Red Cross and the New Zealand government say they have not given up hope… Video, Audio
Fears grow for New Zealand nurse kidnapped in Syria in 2013
The kidnapping of a New Zealand nurse has been kept under wraps for years, now RNZ can reveal her story. Video
NZ Red Cross breaks silence over kidnapped
Louisa Akavi, a New Zealand nurse working for the Red Cross, was captured by Islamic State in Syria, more than five years ago and there are now public pleas for any information, that could help bring… Audio
Details revealed about NZ nurse Louisa Akavi captured by IS
Louisa Akavi, a New Zealand nurse working for the Red Cross, was captured by Islamic State in Syria, more than five years ago and there are now public pleas for any information, that could help bring… Audio
Red Cross in Christchurch
The Red Cross, with the Police, have set up a missing people register, is providing psychological support to families in Christchurch and has been working with relatives arriving at Auckland airport… Audio
Buyer beware: Do you really need it?
Is the current de-cluttering craze sparked by Japanese tidying guru Marie Kondo the problem, or is it the way people are consuming? Regardless, charity stores are being inundated with donations they… Audio
Charities spending thousands to dump unsellable donations
Rubbish, damaged clothing and broken items are just some of the 'donations' charity stores are spending thousands of dollars a year to dump. Visual Journalist Rebekah Parsons-King and reporter… Video, Audio
From Myanmar refugee to Wellington chef: A rough road
Former refugees are being given opportunities to shine in their chosen professions thanks to the Red Cross Pathways to Employment programme - but it's a rough road to success with many barriers. Audio, Gallery
From Myanmar refugee to Wellington chef: A rough road
Former refugees are being given opportunities to shine in their chosen professions thanks to the Red Cross Pathways to Employment programme - but it's a rough road to success with many barriers.
AudioHongi moves former refugees: the Tikanga Māori project
Over 450 former refugee student learners are celebrating what they've learned through a Tikanga Māori pilot project that only lasted a year. There are calls from the refugees and organisations behind… Audio, Gallery
Hongi moves former refugees: the Tikanga Māori project
Over 450 former refugee student learners are celebrating what they've learned through a Tikanga Māori pilot project that only lasted a year. There are calls from the refugees and organisations behind…
AudioTonga Red Cross prepositioning supplies for Cyclone Gita
The director general of the Tonga Red Cross says his team have pre-positioned supplies around Tongatapu and Eua in anticipation of the destruction to come from Cyclone Gita. Audio
Red Cross to cut its presence in Afghanistan
The International Red Cross is to cut "drastically reduce" its presence in Afghanistan after seven of its staff were killed in attacks this year.
Rohingya refugee crisis in Bangladesh: Corinne Ambler
Red Cross communications manager Corinne Ambler was in Bangladesh to assist with that country's shocking floods. But now she's helping thousands of Rohingya muslims flooding across the border from… Audio
Newborns among people who sheltered with Red Cross
Katie Hogg a disaster volunteer from Red Cross says some newborns were among the 135 people who spent the night at the centre in Whakatane. She says "it was pretty busy." Audio
Afghan Red Cross workers killed
Six Afghan international Red Cross workers have been killed by suspected Islamic State gunmen, officials say.
NZers sending high heels, perishable goods to disaster zones
The efforts of aid agencies trying to help those affected by natural disasters are often hampered by unhelpful donations from the well-meaning public. Audio
Red Cross helps post-flood clean-up in Fiji
The Red Cross in Fiji is handing out cleaning kits to communities hit hard by this week's flooding in an effort to prevent the spread of disease.
