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Farmer fears plans for rural road will return area to 'Middle Ages'
Plans to replace a 6km stretch of sealed road at Tarata with gravel will put school children at risk, a farmer says.
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A lot to learn from kura kaupapa Māori - Education Minister
2 May 2024Despite low literacy rates in mainstream schools amongst Māori, the results are the complete opposite in kura kaupapa, Stanford says.
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Minister takes up couple's case after advisor forgets visa application
2 May 2024After multiple pleas and petition, an Auckland couple's residency case is being looked at by the Associate Minister of Immigration.
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Greens had 'no prior knowledge' of fresh Julie Anne Genter complaint
2 May 2024A florist says she felt intimidated during a heated exchange with the MP.
Farmer fears plans for rural road will return area to 'Middle Ages'
Plans to replace a 6km stretch of sealed road at Tarata with gravel will put school children at risk, a farmer says.
A lot to learn from kura kaupapa Māori - Education Minister
Despite low literacy rates in mainstream schools amongst Māori, the results are the complete opposite in kura kaupapa, Stanford says.
Minister takes up couple's case after advisor forgets visa application
After multiple pleas and petition, an Auckland couple's residency case is being looked at by the Associate Minister of Immigration.
Greens had 'no prior knowledge' of fresh Julie Anne Genter complaint
A florist says she felt intimidated during a heated exchange with the MP.
Another Michael Hill jewellery store hit by burglary
It is the latest in a string of crimes to hit the jewellery chain.
Te Huia on track to miss targets for passenger numbers
But Waikato Regional Council, which is in charge of it, says that doesn't tell the whole story.
13yos attacked by group of 20 among incidents at transport hubs
Bus stations in New Lynn, Henderson and Albany have seen a boost in security after a string of violent attacks on teenagers. Audio
'Ministerial override must go' - Hearings begin over fast-track bill
None of the groups that spoke to Parliament's environment committee on Thursday supported the bill as it stands.
The Panel with Stephen Franks and Zoe George (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Stephen Franks and Zoe George discuss the first week of the national cell phone ban in schools and the loss of another community newspaper. Also… Audio
The Panel with Stephen Franks and Zoe George (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Stephen Franks and Zoe George discuss the Government's announced mandatory approach to literacy learning and Green MP Julie Anne Genter's outburst… Audio
NCEA online exam glitches: Review finds inadequate pre-tests
An independent review warns NZQA must improve its internal operating model and its partnership with the exam vendor.
Three govt departments propose cuts to staff today
The total number of job losses in the public services has now gone over 3700.
Peters faces legal threats over Bob Carr comments
In the face of legal threats and calls for the foreign minister to be stood down, Winston Peters is digging in. Political editor Jo Moir reports. Audio
Ferry service to replace busted Wynyard Quarter bridge
A ferry service to replace a busted bridge in Auckland's viaduct won't have anywhere near the capacity needed and could take more than three times as long as the usual walk. Eke Panuku boss David… Audio
Union calls for AT to make bus stops safer
Auckland transport's blaming a recent spike in violent attacks at bus stations on the school holidays saying more young people were using public transport. First Union Organiser Hayley Courtney speaks… Audio
Machete wielding man arrested after hospital lockdown
Police are still hunting the armed man who fired at a car outside Wellington Hospital. Lauren Crimp reports. Audio
Ferry won't resolve Wynyard Quarter woes
Businesses in Auckland's Wynyard Quarter say replacing a broken bridge with a ferry won't make up for lost business. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to businesses. Audio
Greens launches disciplinary action against Genter
The Green Party has launched disciplinary action against its MP Julie Anne Genter following her extraordinary outburst in Parliament last night. Craig McCulloch reports. Audio
Neighbour hears child on night he went missing
Lachlan Jones' neighbour heard him banging around her washhouse on the night the three year old went missing hours. Tess Brunton reports. Audio
Te Huia on track to miss passenger targets
The passenger train Te Huia is on track to miss its targets for passenger numbers but the council in charge of it says that won't tell the whole story. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio
