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What makes Chinese students so successful?
Analysis - The world could learn from the skilled and creative workforce being created in China, academics say.
The airport landing so hard only 50 pilots are qualified to do it
There's a Buddha in the cockpit, watching as the pilot takes a dramatic last-minute turn.
Kiwi-made tech can detect diseases instantly
A New Zealand biotechnology company has developed portable equipment to instantly diagnose animal and human diseases without the need of a lab.
Health NZ managers ate $9000 of canapés as financial crisis loomed
Health NZ told the minister it was facing a half billion-dollar deficit and two days later spent $60,000 on catering at a conference. Audio
Yanfei Bao: Murder trial for accused set to begin
Chinese national Tingjun Cao was arrested days after Yanfei Bao's disappearance and later charged with her murder. Audio
No room in the halls for prospective uni students
Some teens who missed out on places in the halls are now rethinking their academic futures: "There's been a lot of tears." Audio
Gloriavale leavers condemn government inaction
Gloriavale leavers and their advocates have condemned what they say is 30 years of inaction by bureaucrats and politicians. Jean Edwards reports. Audio
Volunteers' quick response saved lives, Coastguard says
Coastguard credits the quick response of volunteers and nearby boaties for saving lives after a boat capsized on Auckland's Manukau Bar yesterday. Coastguard's Simon Marshall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Plane passenger read about bomb threat online
A passenger on an Air New Zealand flight stranded in Sydney on Saturday because of a bomb threat says she found out online what was going on. Penny Nel spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Everyone in fatal capsize wearing life jackets
Police say all those on board a boat involved in a fatal capsize on Auckland's Manukau Bar yesterday were wearing lifejackets. Craig Kennedy is a Sergeant in the Auckland Maritime Unit. He spoke to… Audio
Spike in applications for uni hall accommodation
Many universities are reporting a spike in applications for halls of residence next year. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
Yanfei Bao trial begins in Christchurch
The high court trial of the man accused of killing Christchurch woman Yanfei Bao begins today. RNZ reporter Rachel Graham spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Cuba faces third day of blackouts as Hurricane Oscar nears
Just 16 percent of the country had power restored when the aging energy grid again overloaded.
Health NZ spends thousands on catering
A Health NZ conference for 300 top health leaders spent tens of thousands of dollars on catering as the current financial crisis engulfing hospitals loomed. RNZ's Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Bomb-threatened plane back in service
The Air New Zealand flight grounded in Sydney after a bomb threat on Saturday is now back in service. The flight from Wellington left 154 passengers and crew stuck on the tarmac for more than two… Audio
The very big legal change very little is known about
How do you replace the 900 pages of development laws? This is what we know about the government's plan so far.
When being colourblind backfires
The Detail - Is the government's new directive that public services be prioritised by need, not race, a championing of equity - or has it removed a vital tool?
When being colourblind backfires
The Detail: Is the government's new directive that public services should be prioritised on the basis of need, not race, a championing of equity - or has it just removed a vital tool from… Audio
Job ads, applications both drop
Talk of increased business confidence is not yet playing out in the real world, SEEK says.
New Jobseeker sanctions 'adding another stress'
Beneficiaries face an uphill battle to find a job, with few openings available and sanctions making things more difficult, an advocate says.
