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78 applications to set up charter schools
Some would be new schools, others would be existing ones converting, and David Seymour says it's a sign there's plenty of interest.
29 meth 'lollies' found so far, one listed for sale
Police say it appears someone is apparently trying to sell one of the fake sweets on Facebook Marketplace.
Huge crowd expected in Ngāruawāhia for Koroneihana celebration
A week-long celebration of the coronation of the Māori monarch, Koroneihana begins on Thursday in Ngāruawāhia. Te Kiingitanga spokesperson Rahui Papa spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Auckland Central MP on meth lollies
RNZ understands that Police in Auckland have now recovered at least 30 blocks of methamphetamine, disguised in sweet wrappers Auckland Central MP and Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to… Audio
Health minister on doctor shortages
Over-worked staff at Bay of Islands Hospital say it won't have enough doctors this weekend - nor for weekends to come - because Health New Zealand is refusing to hire more staff or pay for locums… Audio
NZ Disability Support Network on changes to sector
Disability support providers say the sector fought long and hard to get its own ministry to improve the lives of disabled people, and gutting it is not the answer to funding issues. New Zealand… Audio
Police impersonator: Public told to stay alert for new scam
Police are urging people to stay alert after reports from several districts around the country of people receiving a scam call from someone claiming to be an officer.
Arrests made as $200k in cash, stash of guns and cannabis found in Ashburton
It is part of an operation targeting illegal drugs in the town.
Why is a bridge taller than the Eiffel Tower a game-changer for India?
The world's highest single-arch rail bridge is set to connect Indian-administered Kashmir with the rest of the country by train for the first time.
Average asking prices for homes have dropped to a three-year low
The TradeMe Property Price Index fell to to $824,900 in July, the lowest since 2021.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 15th August
On today's episode, many economists and retailers are welcoming the first cut to the official cash rate in four years, down 25 basis points, as a relief for mortgage-holders and businesses. ANZ's… Audio
Mum says son left with fractured eye socket in school beating
The boy's family has reported the attack to police while Ashburton College says the behaviour is "completely unacceptable".
Calls for govt to establish taskforce to alleviate pressure on hospital beds
A government report says that by 2043, nine out of 10 hospital beds will be filled with someone aged 65 years or over if the care model does not change. Audio
PM Luxon on way to Sydney to meet Aus PM
The Prime Minister flew out to Sydney Thursday morning for his first official Trans-Tasman meeting with his Australian counterpart where security and defence will be front and centre amid concerns… Audio
Ageing Well on report calling for changes to care model
The Government's Nation-wide Service and Campus Planning report shows that by 2043, 9 out of 10 hospital beds will be filled with someone aged 65 years or over if the care model doesn't change… Audio
Half brother of Lachlan Jones recalled to coroner's hearing
The half brother of Lachlan Jones has been recalled to a coroner's hearing where he's again denied he threw the three-year-old into an oxidation pond. Otago-Southland reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio
Kiwis shouldn't worry about mpox outbreak, focus needs to be on supporting Africa
University of Otago epidemiologist Dr Michael Baker says the outbreak is a tragedy for Africa as there are limited resources to control it. Audio
Residents furious as highway barrier blocks road access
The installation of a median barrier on a notorious stretch of state highway has riled up locals.
Structural engineer on Wellington Girls' College buildings
A structural engineer says he would rather his children learn in a potentially earthquake-prone building, than have their education disrupted. President of the Structural Engineering Society Nic… Audio
Residents on SH2 in Bay of Plenty say barrier blocks access to homes
Residents of a notorious stretch of road in the Western Bay of Plenty say a median barrier is blocking direct access to their homes - and making the highway even more dangerous. Waikato reporter… Audio