Susie Ferguson
Sustained Russian attack on Mariupol continues
In Ukraine the south-eastern port city of Mariupol continues to bear the brunt of a sustained Russian bombardment.
Each day seems to brings its own fresh horror for the surrounded city, where more… Audio
Covid-19: Jacinda Ardern on vaccine, mask mandates
The Prime Minister says Covid-19 mandates and vaccine passes are no longer as necessary as they once were.
Today, Cabinet will discuss potential changes to restrictions - with announcements to come… Audio
Severe thunderstorm warning in Northland, Auckland
The Metservice has issued a Severe Thunderstorms Warning for the areas of Kaipara, Far North, Whangaeri and Rodney, with risks of localised tornadoes and flash floods.
The National Emergency… Audio
Aid workers blocked from beseiged Ukraine city Mariupol
Ukraine's south-eastern port city of Mariupol continues to bear the brunt of a sustained Russian bombardment.
Each day seems to brings its own fresh horror for the surrounded city, where more than… Audio
Top Stories for Monday 21 March 2022
The Russian onslaught on Ukraine continues - we spoke to the Prime Minister about our humanitarian assitance, and asked about the future of vaccine mandates, We spoke with an eye witness after five… Audio
Health workers upset about reduced iso for Covid staff
New rules mean critical healthcare workers can return to work six days after being diagnosed with Covid-19 if they return two negative RAT tests.
And infected staff will be able to work on wards if… Audio
Public shareholding model proposed for Three Waters
A working group commissioned to report back on the Government's controversial three waters reforms has proposed a public shareholding model.
The reports makes 47 recommendations that address council… Audio
Night 'n' Day disappointed over ComCom report
The country's third largest grocery company says the Commerce Commission isn't taking tough enough action against the supermarket duopoly.
The commission recommended making more land available for… Audio
Russia looks set to disconnect from global internet - expert
Russia's swathe of restrictions on media has stoked concerns it's preparing to disconnect from the global internet.
It's reportedly instructed all state-owned websites and services to switch to the… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 9 March 2022
Today on RNZ National... The country's third largest grocery company, Night 'n Day, says the Commerce Commission hasn't taken enough action against our supermarket duopoly Ukranians are being… Audio
Accessing rapid antigen tests a problem for schools
School principals are struggling to get rapid antigen tests, making Covid even more challenging for students and staff.
There have been 25,000 cases in schools and early learning services in the last… Audio
How will Russia respond to NZ sanctions?
Parliament will urgently pass a law this week, to place targeted sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin, and loyal supporters of his regime, over the invasion of Ukraine.
The Russia… Audio
Working from home more challenging for women: report
A new report suggests that working from home is more challenging for women than men.
The ASB/NZIER research shows that women are less likely to have ideal equipment and more likely to be lumbered… Audio
Stretched ambulance services receive record 111 calls
Emergency ambulance services around the country have recorded their highest-ever number of 111 calls this past weekend.
On Sunday alone, St John and Wellington Free Ambulance recorded 2322 calls for… Audio
Consumer NZ hopes supermarket duopoly is dismantled
Consumer NZ hopes the Commerce Commission will move today to break up the supermarket duopoly.
Its long awaited report on the supermarket industry is due out at 8.30am.
Consumer NZ says it's… Audio
National wants governent to go harder against President Putin
The National Party is preparing to support the government to urgently pass law to target sanctions against Russia, its political leaders and wealthy oligarchs.
The proposed Russian Sanctions Bill… Audio
Porirua plans to move houses for future flood planning
Some homes in Porirua north of Wellington may be raised, relocated or bought-out as the City Council grapples with it's flood-prone future.
The Council is spending almost $18-million upgrading its… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 8 March 2022
Today on RNZ National World leaders scramble for solutions to Russia's invasion of Ukraine Russian offers of safe passage to Russia and Belarus are labelled immoral. The Commerce Commission releases… Audio
The Chatham Islands gets Omicron
Omicron has arrived in the Chatham Islands. Canterbury DHB's Covid-19 Emergency Coordination Centre Controller, Dr Helen Skinner has confirmed that two Chatham Island residents have tested positive… Audio
Plans to evacuate Ukranian city of Mariupol aborted for second time
A plan to evacuate 200,000 people during a ceasefire from Ukraine's southern city of Mariupol has failed for a second time.
The International Committee of the Red Cross began opening up a safe… Audio