Government reviews RSE visa scheme, report calls for reform
More than 20,000 workers arrive each year from the Pacific, filling jobs in horticulture and viticulture such as…
Transport Minister Chris Bishop brushes off leadership bid questions
The Transport Minister Chris Bishop is playing down political pressure following recent poll results, insisting he remains focused…
Live: Heavy rain, reports of flooding in lower North Island
Listen to RNZ’s reporting live on the air: Wellington’s regional emergency management office says more severe weather is…
Country Life: Why Canterbury’s crop farmers are leaving the industry
David Clark inspects his radish seed crop. Photo: RNZ/Anisha Satya This year’s carrot seed crop should have been…
Rugby: Black Ferns v Canada Pacific 4 match delayed by storm
The Black Ferns celebrate scoring a try against the USA in their opening Pacific 4 series match. Photo:…
Fuel crisis chance for government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions – scientists
Methane-emitting dairy cattle accounted for 26 percent of gross emissions in the latest Greenhouse Gas Inventory. Photo: 123RF…
RNZ dismantling ageing transmission masts in Auckland, outages expected
Work has begun to dismantle RNZ’s 92-year-old northern mast on Selwood Road. Photo: RNZ Work is underway to…
MetService issues severe thunderstorm warning for parts of lower North Island
That warning applied to Carterton, Kapiti Coast, Upper Hutt City, Porirua City and South Wairarapa, and were expected…
Fuel price pressure could mean May OCR increase, top economist says
New Zealanders are likely to continue to spend more but get less fuel for the near term at…
Fuel price pressure could mean May OCR increase, top economist says
New Zealanders are likely to continue to spend more but get less fuel for the near term at…
Country Life: Dragon fruit a sweet choice for storm-scarred Northland?
One of the new varieties of dragon fruit being grown at the Bioeconomy Science Institute orchard in Kerikeri…
The Warehouse recalls Uniti sand products amid asbestos fears
Customers were advised to return Uniti products to a Warehouse store, where they would receive a full refund.…