Radio New Zealand (RNZ)

Radio New Zealand is a public service radio broadcaster and a Crown entity established by the Radio New Zealand Act of 1995. It runs two main networks: Radio New Zealand National, which focuses on news, current affairs, and arts, and Radio New Zealand Concert, dedicated to classical music and jazz. Both networks receive full funding from New Zealand on Air. Since 2014, the organization has placed greater emphasis on creating digital content across audio, video, and written formats. This organization is vital to public broadcasting in New Zealand. By law, it is tasked with managing the Radio New Zealand International Pacific shortwave service. Additionally, under the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act of 2002, it serves as a critical utility during emergencies. The New Zealand Parliament also provides complete funding for its AM Network, which broadcasts Parliamentary sessions.

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Council to step up investigation into source of asbestos found on East Auckland beaches

10 hours ago | rnz.co.nz | Jessica Hopkins

Auckland Council said it is stepping up efforts to find the source of asbestos-containing material (ACM) washing up on East Auckland beaches. While the risk to the public was considered low, the council advised people to avoid picking up the contaminated cement board fragments at affected beaches, including Glendowie Bay and Karaka Bay.
Hamilton principal to use truancy funds to tackle poverty

21 hours ago | rnz.co.nz | John Gerritsen

A Hamilton principal said his local attendance service will likely use a government funding increase to help alleviate poverty. Associate Education Minister, David Seymour, on Wednesday announced next week's Budget would raise spending on tackling truancy by about 50 percent, with more funding for frontline services, a new case management system, and better data monitoring.
Close friend of driver in fatal Martinborough crash says remorse weighed heavily before he passed

22 hours ago | rnz.co.nz | Bill Hickman

A close friend of the driver of a car involved in a tragic collision in Martinborough says his remorse weighed heavily on him in his final months following the crash. Alison Robyn Korny, 48, died and three others were seriously injured when Alan Leatham's car struck the four-seater bike they were riding on Pūruatanga Road on February 13. Earlier this week police said the driver of the sole occupant of the car had since died, meaning their investigation had concluded and no-one would be charged.
US says Cuba 'not fully cooperating' with counter-terrorism efforts

22 hours ago | rnz.co.nz | Brendan O'Brien |Dave Sherwood

By Brendan O'Brien and Dave Sherwood, ReutersThe US State Department has placed Cuba on a short list of countries it says did not fully cooperate with US counterterrorism efforts in 2024, reversing a decision by the Biden administration the previous year.
Steel's Kate Heffernan to miss more games after knee injury

22 hours ago | rnz.co.nz | Bridget Tunnicliffe

Steel co-captain Kate Heffernan will have to wait longer to get her ANZ Premiership season underway. The Silver Ferns midcourter was not able to take the court in the Steel's opening game against the Tactix on Sunday after injuring her knee during training on May 8th. The injury had now been fully assessed, which shows she has hyperextended her right knee, which typically take between two and four weeks to heal. Heffernan said she was fully focused on getting back amongst the action.
Lack of oxygen likely caused 2023 air crash that prompted Washington, DC scare

1 day ago | rnz.co.nz | David Shepardson

By David Shepardson, ReutersA lack of oxygen likely incapacitated the pilot of a Cessna Citation 560 in June 2023 that prompted the US military to scramble F-16 fighter jets before the private jet crashed in Virginia killing all four occupants, a final report said on Tuesday. The National Transportation Safety Board said it is likely the pilot and three passengers became incapacitated during the aircraft's climb to cruise altitude.
Kamahl Santamaria tells Employment Authority: 'I became and remain unemployable'

1 day ago | rnz.co.nz | Susan Edmunds

Former TVNZ presenter Kamahl Santamaria has been granted his request to move his case to the Employment Court, to achieve a faster resolution of the issue that he says has stopped him being able to work since being "cancelled". Santamaria quit Breakfast after 32 days on air amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour. He took a complaint about his former employer to the Employment Relations Authority.
Erik and Lyle Menendez resentenced to 50 years to life, opening the door for possible parole, judge rules

1 day ago | rnz.co.nz | Taylor Romine |Matthew Friedman |Nick Watt |Melissa Gray

By Taylor Romine, Matthew J. Friedman, Nick Watt, Melissa Gray, CNNA judge resentenced Erik and Lyle Menendez to 50 years to life in prison for the 1989 murders of their parents, ruling Tuesday the brothers will be eligible for parole. The brothers have been serving life without parole for the killings.
Luxury skyscrapers, golf courses and cryptocurrency: The Trump family’s rapidly expanding Middle East business

1 day ago | rnz.co.nz | Curt Devine |Isabelle Chapman

By Curt Devine, Isabelle Chapman and Majlie de Puy Kamp, CNNThe Trump family's business ties to the Middle East have more than tripled since the president's first term in office, a CNN tally of the deals has found, including a slew of new projects announced since he reclaimed the White House.
Green Party would give almost $400 weekly payment to job seekers

1 day ago | rnz.co.nz | Susan Edmunds

The Green Party is proposing an "income guarantee" that would give everyone who is out of work at least $395 a week, and to completely overhaul the Working for Families scheme. It is one of the announcements in its alternative Budget revealed on Wednesday morning. The Party said it would also introduce a family top-up of $220 a week for a family's first child, as well as $135 a week for every other child, replacing Working for Families.