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Principals rubbish National’s prefab classroom claim
Principals have scotched the National Party’s claims that three thousand seven hundred prefabricated rooms are actually state-of-the-art classrooms.
Dunedin guys declined appointments living in agony
A Dunedin man declined a specialist appointment says he has considered suicide because he cannot cope with living in so much anguish.
‘My mum did not deserve to die in hospital like that’
The family of a woman who died in Middlemore Hospital still want to know why she died from causes unrelated to why she was in hospital.
Cannabis campaigner admits wiping rat poison on MP
A Nelson woman who fought for switch to cannabis laws after her son’s death has confirmed she wiped rat poison on Nick Smith. Audio
Fresh Zealand headlines with summaries.
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Guts cancer patients face insanely varying wait times
Some guts cancer patients are waiting up to five months for surgery, a national snapshot by RNZ based on official figures shows.
‘Quake outcasts’ reach settlement with govt
The government has reached an out-of-court settlement with sixteen uninsured Christchurch homeowners who had property in the residential crimson zone. Audio
Four in five NZers want accessibility standards – investigate
A poll has found eighty percent of Fresh Zealanders support setting minimum standards for disabled access for public areas and work places. Audio
Marlborough oyster cull almost done
The removal of oysters from areas in the Marlborough Sounds is almost finish.
‘Today would be a day for fakapotopoto’
Two Tongan children have arrived in Auckland to help build the momentum of this year’s Tonga Language Week.
Mumps outbreak: three hundred cases in Auckland
An outbreak of mumps in Auckland is now widespread and is mostly affecting youthfull Pasifika people, public health authorities say.
Armed robber avoids deportation to Tahiti
Mael Moana le Brun, who has more than twenty convictions for theft, should be permitted to remain with his four-year-old son, a tribunal has ruled.
Soggy year sends weather records tumbling
Auckland is heading for its 2nd moistest year on record, and more storms and rain are on the way for most of the country. Movie, Audio
NZ’s women referees face ‘grass ceiling’
The Black Ferns’ win has sparked phat debate over whether top women players get a fair go financially. What about the referees?
Man’s assets found at Canterbury sea
Police have began a homicide inquiry after a man’s figure was found at the Waimakariri Sea.
Forgotten World Highway’s fate could be sealed
Residents of the self-styled Republic of Whangamomona in Taranaki are divided over a proposal to seal the iconic 12km spread of SH43.
Special education wait times ‘appalling’
Youthful children with disabilities and behaviour problems are waiting up to a year for help from the Education Ministry’s early intervention service.
Fire damages quake-hit Kaikōura hotel
Part of the Fresh Commercial Hotel collapsed in the fire, which is being treated as suspicious.
Nelson man like ‘wounded dog’ after being refused ache ease
A Nelson man with liver cancer suffered weeks of agony after being refused anguish ease because he was a recovering drug junkie.
Anti-poison group denies pelting Smith
A member of the anti-poison protest group accused of smearing poison on Nelson MP Nick Smith says a rogue faction could have done it, and the group has condemned the behaviour.
Lady hit by van outside Auckland daycare
Residents on a street where a four-year-old dame was struck by a van this morning say it was an accident waiting to happen.
Cantabrians protest delay in home repairs
A petite protest was held outside an insurers office in Christchurch today, on the seventh anniversary of the very first of the large earthquakes that forever switched Canterbury.
Hikoi through Whangarei over Porotī bottling
More than two hundred people have marched through Whangarei this morning to protest plans for a water-bottling factory at Porotī Springs.
Crimson Fox Tavern murder accused shows up in court
A man charged with the murder of a Waikato publican thirty years ago has made his very first appearance in court.
Genius makeup wins NZ artist Emmy chance
A Fresh Zealand makeup artist who has worked on Lord of the Rings, Avatar, Sherlock and X-Men Very first Class is in with a chance for a “little gold statue”.
No rise from minister over ‘crass’ statue
Protesters have delivered a giant statue of Environment Minister Nick Smith squatting over a glass of water to Canterbury’s regional council. Audio
Govt coastal erosion efforts ‘too little, too late’
It’s too little, too late from the government on rising sea levels, an pro says after a leaked report, and councils are having to bear the brunt.
Poison-drop protesters deny attack on Nick Smith
A community group against a bait drop in Nelson is denying any involvement in an attack against National MP Nick Smith. Audio
Tackle equal pay to get more players, NZ Rugby told
Grassroots women players are urging Fresh Zealand Rugby to make their sport professional, telling it’s the right way to stir the sport forward.
Fresh Zealand, Radio Fresh Zealand News
Fresh Zealand
Principals rubbish National’s prefab classroom claim
Principals have scotched the National Party’s claims that three thousand seven hundred prefabricated rooms are actually state-of-the-art classrooms.
Dunedin guys declined appointments living in agony
A Dunedin man declined a specialist appointment says he has considered suicide because he cannot cope with living in so much agony.
‘My mum did not deserve to die in hospital like that’
The family of a woman who died in Middlemore Hospital still want to know why she died from causes unrelated to why she was in hospital.
Cannabis campaigner admits wiping rat poison on MP
A Nelson woman who fought for switch to cannabis laws after her son’s death has confirmed she wiped rat poison on Nick Smith. Audio
Fresh Zealand headlines with summaries.
Displaying items 1 – 24 of 75451 in total
Guts cancer patients face insanely varying wait times
Some guts cancer patients are waiting up to five months for surgery, a national snapshot by RNZ based on official figures shows.
‘Quake outcasts’ reach settlement with govt
The government has reached an out-of-court settlement with sixteen uninsured Christchurch homeowners who had property in the residential crimson zone. Audio
Four in five NZers want accessibility standards – examine
A poll has found eighty percent of Fresh Zealanders support setting minimum standards for disabled access for public areas and work places. Audio
Marlborough oyster cull almost done
The removal of oysters from areas in the Marlborough Sounds is almost finish.
‘Today would be a day for fakapotopoto’
Two Tongan children have arrived in Auckland to help build the momentum of this year’s Tonga Language Week.
Mumps outbreak: three hundred cases in Auckland
An outbreak of mumps in Auckland is now widespread and is mostly affecting youthfull Pasifika people, public health authorities say.
Armed robber avoids deportation to Tahiti
Mael Moana le Brun, who has more than twenty convictions for theft, should be permitted to remain with his four-year-old son, a tribunal has ruled.
Soggy year sends weather records tumbling
Auckland is heading for its 2nd moistest year on record, and more storms and rain are on the way for most of the country. Movie, Audio
NZ’s women referees face ‘grass ceiling’
The Black Ferns’ win has sparked yam-sized debate over whether top women players get a fair go financially. What about the referees?
Man’s assets found at Canterbury sea
Police have began a homicide inquiry after a man’s bod was found at the Waimakariri Sea.
Forgotten World Highway’s fate could be sealed
Residents of the self-styled Republic of Whangamomona in Taranaki are divided over a proposal to seal the iconic 12km spread of SH43.
Special education wait times ‘appalling’
Youthful children with disabilities and behaviour problems are waiting up to a year for help from the Education Ministry’s early intervention service.
Fire damages quake-hit Kaikōura hotel
Part of the Fresh Commercial Hotel collapsed in the fire, which is being treated as suspicious.
Nelson man like ‘wounded dog’ after being refused anguish ease
A Nelson man with liver cancer suffered weeks of agony after being refused ache ease because he was a recovering drug junkie.
Anti-poison group denies pelting Smith
A member of the anti-poison protest group accused of smearing poison on Nelson MP Nick Smith says a rogue faction could have done it, and the group has condemned the behaviour.
Female hit by van outside Auckland daycare
Residents on a street where a four-year-old damsel was struck by a van this morning say it was an accident waiting to happen.
Cantabrians protest delay in home repairs
A puny protest was held outside an insurers office in Christchurch today, on the seventh anniversary of the very first of the large earthquakes that forever switched Canterbury.
Hikoi through Whangarei over Porotī bottling
More than two hundred people have marched through Whangarei this morning to protest plans for a water-bottling factory at Porotī Springs.
Crimson Fox Tavern murder accused shows up in court
A man charged with the murder of a Waikato publican thirty years ago has made his very first appearance in court.
Genius makeup wins NZ artist Emmy chance
A Fresh Zealand makeup artist who has worked on Lord of the Rings, Avatar, Sherlock and X-Men Very first Class is in with a chance for a “little gold statue”.
No rise from minister over ‘crass’ statue
Protesters have delivered a ample statue of Environment Minister Nick Smith squatting over a glass of water to Canterbury’s regional council. Audio
Govt coastal erosion efforts ‘too little, too late’
It’s too little, too late from the government on rising sea levels, an accomplished says after a leaked report, and councils are having to bear the brunt.
Poison-drop protesters deny attack on Nick Smith
A community group against a bait drop in Nelson is denying any involvement in an attack against National MP Nick Smith. Audio
Tackle equal pay to get more players, NZ Rugby told
Grassroots women players are urging Fresh Zealand Rugby to make their sport professional, telling it’s the right way to stir the sport forward.