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Govt urged to reverse speed limit plan for Nelson road

Clifton Terrace School pupils who bike and scooter to school, with signs protesting the speed...

Govt urged to reverse speed limit plan for Nelson road

Nelson residents have made it "resoundingly clear" they want a speed limit reduction to remain on a stretch of highway that goes past a local school.

Next 150 days 'will be challenging': Energy Minister

Next 150 days 'will be challenging': Energy Minister

The new Energy Minister Simon Watts has met gentailers to discuss progress and cooperation ahead of the expected winter energy price spike.

Advice on fund changes still not out

Space Minister Judith Collins. Photo: RNZ

Advice on fund changes still not out

Official advice on controversial changes to the Marsden Fund has still not been released by the government, more than two months after the announcement.

South Island fishers hauling in huge striped marlin

The Collins Family with the striped marlin they caught off the Kaikōura coast. Photo: Andrew...

South Island fishers hauling in huge striped marlin

When Billy Collins and his whānau headed out off the Kaikōura coast hoping to catch tuna, they were not expecting to return home with a 67kg striped marlin.

Swift response helped control Port Hills fire: Fenz

Firefighters battle the Port Hills blaze. Photo: RNZ / Nathan McKinnon

Swift response helped control Port Hills fire: Fenz

The first calls came in just after 2pm on Valentines Day, seven years almost to the day of the devastating 2017 Port Hills fire, which started nearby.

Teenagers hitch-hiking to school after bus route canned

Two teenagers living in rural Hawke's Bay are hitch-hiking to school after their bus route was canned.

'Disgusting' no-one stopped after man struck by cars: witness

'Disgusting' no-one stopped after man struck by cars: witness

A witness who called the police after a man was hit by multiple vehicles on Auckland's South Western motorway last week says the fact no one stopped is "disgusting".

New guidelines limit what landlords can ask

New guidelines limit what landlords can ask

If you're looking for a new rental property this year, keep in mind that your prospective landlord can't ask about your employment, your spending habits or your relationship status.

Kainga Ora 'not clear' on where evicted tenants would go

Chief executive Matt Crockett said Kāinga Ora was going to take a firmer approach with those who...

Kainga Ora 'not clear' on where evicted tenants would go

Kāinga Ora says it's cracking-down on rent debt but doesn't know where evicted tenants who don't engage in repayment plans will go.

Major shake-up of fishing quota system on way

A Sealord fishing boat at sea. Photo: RNZ

Major shake-up of fishing quota system on way

The courts should deal with illegal fishing, Shane Jones says, as he announces proposed changes to the Quota Management System.

Patched gang members accused of armed robbery

Patched gang members accused of armed robbery at Christchurch garage

A man says he was sitting in his garage watching television when he was approached by two patched gang members asking where “the money” and the “gold” were.

Huntly power station to stay open for longer?

Huntly power station to stay open for longer?

The country's big four power companies are looking to extend the life of the Huntly power station to improve energy security.

Record rolls at Canterbury high schools

Ashburton College assistant principal for the senior school Abbey Bruce welcomes speaker for the...

Record rolls at Canterbury high schools

Mid Canterbury high schools have started the year off with a record number of students.

Man stole case of cash as ATM stocked up

A police officer at the scene in Birkenhead. Photo: RNZ

Man stole case of cash as ATM stocked up

Police are still hunting for the man they believe responsible for stealing cash from a van as security staff were stocking up an Auckland ATM on Tuesday.

Doc faces 30% shortfall in funding huts and tracks

Doc's network currently includes 15,000km of track. File photo: Supplied/Doc

Doc faces 30% shortfall in funding huts and tracks

The future of nearly a third of all huts and tracks managed by the Department of Conservation is in limbo, as the agency faces a 30 percent shortfall in funding to maintain them.

'Please don't attack me bro'

'Please don't attack me bro': Kayaker's encounter with great white shark

A fisherman has filmed himself pleading "Please don't attack me bro" to a great white shark as it stalked him in his kayak off the coast of remote a Northland beach. Matt Wells, an avid fisher,...

'Things have got tougher' for many NZers

Food insecurity has gone up in the last year, the Salvation Army says. Photo: Salvation Army

'Things have got tougher' for many NZers

New Zealand is backsliding on much of its social progress, as food and housing become increasingly difficult to afford, the Salvation Army says.

Ex-public servants continue to struggle finding jobs

RNZ has heard from dozens of public servants who were made redundant last year and are still...

Ex-public servants continue to struggle finding jobs

Hundreds if not thousands of people are applying for the same jobs in the wake of last year's public sector gutting, a former senior worker struggling to find employment says.

Multiple alleged extortion cases at supermarket investigated

Pak'n Save Manukau. Photo: Google Maps via RNZ

Multiple alleged extortion cases at supermarket investigated

Police are investigating multiple complaints about alleged extortion of customers at a South Auckland supermarket at the end of January.

Landlord misunderstood law, tried to evict tenant in two days

A landlord who says her tenant poisoned her dogs with chocolate has had her claim for compensation declined by the Tenancy Tribunal, and been told to pay $1320 to the tenant.

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