New Zealand Radionz
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:44:46 +1300Hundreds take overseas holidays despite 'don't travel' advice
About 424 New Zealanders have taken return trips overseas and ticked "holiday/vacation" on their departure card, since 20 March 2020.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:55:08 +1300Housing package opens door to investor angst, renter despondency
Real estate agents say the government's housing announcements are causing angst and confusion amongst property investors, with some dropping listings or trying to rush sales through.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 21:32:22 +1300Three Christchurch City Council redundancies cost ratepayers $316,000
Christchurch ratepayers forked out more than $300,000 in redundancy payments for three general managers on the city council's executive team.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 19:54:22 +1300Vaccine exceptions won't delay access for other NZers - Hipkins
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says the new vaccine special categories are about trying to strike balance for genuine need, and they will not delay vaccine access for other New Zealanders.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:14:20 +1300Dunedin Hospital in 'code black' after reaching full capacity
The hospital's emergency department is still open, but the DHB is calling on those who are unwell to see their family doctor so the ED can be reserved for emergencies.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 19:15:59 +1300Inside a vaccination clinic: Wellington border workers welcome rollout
The families of Wellington border workers and frontline health staff are joining that coveted club of those who have received a Covid-19 jab.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 19:43:18 +1300Otago Regional Council ponders general rates rise of 73%
Otago Regional Council says it cannot keep dipping into its reserves to meet a significant financial challenge.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:41:24 +1300Remains believed to be those of missing tramper
Searchers have found human remains on the West Coast believed to be those of a missing tramper.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:31:52 +1300Chinese workers facing deportation put in 'precarious situation' - advocates
A migrant workers association says it's concerned about the welfare of the 10 Chinese men who were found working unlawfully and now face deportation.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:11:18 +1300Proud and out - Ives Rose returns to the stage
What does celebrating Pride month mean to a former refugee whose journey coming out ended up shaping their career? Ives Rose talks to Voices.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:06:50 +1300Early vaccination exceptions confirmed by government - Hipkins
Chris Hipkins provides the latest update on the Pfizer vaccine and Dr Ashley Bloomfield has the latest on Covid-19 in the country.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:17:10 +1300Jury deliberates over sexual abuse charges against ex-carer Earl Opetaia
A jury is now considering whether a former carer of troubled boys sexually abused some of them or not.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:50:56 +1300Rocket Lab launch for US military draws protests from Hawke's Bay community
Angry locals are holding a hīkoi in Māhia today to protest the latest Rocket Lab launch.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:47:52 +1300Islamic Women's Council questions independence of SIS review
A review of the Security Intelligence Service was not fully independent and, because it was voluntary, controversial information could have been withheld, the Islamic Women's Council says.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:33:42 +1300Returnees must stay longer in NZ to bypass MIQ fees, govt announces
The amount of time returning New Zealand citizens and residents will need to stay in the country to avoid paying managed isolation fees is set to increase.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:31:43 +1300Kindergarten visit by MIQ worker with Covid-19 'very low risk'
Health officials say the person spent less than 10 minutes picking up a child and anyone at the kindergarten was at very low risk of infection.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:11:50 +1300Dilworth School apologises to former students sexually assaulted
Dilworth School has apologised to the victims of Ian Robert Wilson, who has been jailed for three years and seven months for indecently assaulting young boys.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:20:20 +1300Wellington frontline workers next in line for Covid-19 vaccine
The families of Wellington border workers and frontline health staff have begun receiving their Covid-19 vaccine jab.