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Firearms licensing process saw Christchurch terrorist considered 'fit and proper'
A heavy reliance was also put on the terrorist's referees being firearms licence holders themselves, an inquest has heard.
'Don't expect a rent cut tomorrow', property investors warn
The Reserve Bank's decision to cut the official cash rate will help the property market, but house prices may still only increase slowly from here.
What just one of 450 pages can tell us about Health NZ's money woes
Analysis - A single page from the 450 released on Tuesday provides cut-through on what has gone wrong.
John Bolton
Former White House staffer, John Bolton, on why a second term for Trump would be far worse than his first. Plus, he tells Guyon why it's time for New Zealand to rethink its nuclear-free policy. Video, Audio
Health unions demand stop on job cuts and cost savings
Health NZ has reported overspending by $147m - a month. The unions want to have their say about it.
Gumboot Friday $24m contract process 'unusual, inconsistent': auditor-general
Officials were "put in a difficult position" by a coalition deal to fund Mike King's initiative, the auditor-general has found. "The analysis appeared designed to retrospectively justify an outcome."
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 9 October 2024
In today's episode, the Navy Search and Rescue boss is currently on the water deciding on the next steps for the sunken HMZNS Manawanui, Whanau Awhina Plunket workers will now be trained as… Audio
No reason not to proceed with terrorist's gun licence, staffer tells inquest
Not being able to provide a relative who lived in New Zealand as a referee for a firearm licence application was not a reason disqualify it, an inquest has heard.
Minister holds urgent meeting over Cook Strait emergency towing
Port officials say they are not set up to be "a 24/7 marine emergency first responder" after recent incidents.
Photographing a short life
Imagine being asked to document the most private and painful of moments Audio
Air slowly getting cleaner, but health impacts of breathing pollution worse than previously thought
The health impacts of traffic pollution are worse than previously reported.
Health NZ wants to cut four chief medical officer roles
Health New Zealand wants to reduce the number of chief medical officers from 18 to 14 while also promising not to cut front-line medical roles. Audio
Health New Zealand must do more with what it has - Health boss
The man in charge of turning around Te Whatu Ora's financial situation is adamant they can do more with less. Audio
David Seymour goes head-to-head with iwi leader in heated debate
The ACT leader and Ngāti Toa leader Helmut Modlik clashed on the place of Te Tiriti in modern Aotearoa. Audio
NZ unis slip to lowest international rankings
University of Auckland has fallen out of the top 150 for the first time, while Otago has also dropped to its lowest position ever. Audio
Banks cut interest rates ahead of OCR announcement
Banks have already moved significantly when it comes to what they offer home loan customers ahead of the Reserve Bank announcement on the OCR. Money Correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Govt announces funds to train Plunket workers as vaccinators
Whānau Āwhina Plunket workers will now be trained as vaccinators, as part of a government plan to boost childhood immunisation rates. Whānau Āwhina Plunket chief executive Fiona Kingsford spoke to… Audio
What is the 'Electoral College' and why will it decide the US election?
Explainer - You're probably hearing an awful lot about the Electoral College. But what is it? RNZ is here with a handy guide.
Health NZ document dump reveals more details on big deficit
Leaders are admitting to a breakdown in internal controls that led to it hiring many more nurses than budgeted for.
House prices almost 10 times median wage
Nationally, overall median house prices fell by 0.6 percent.
