NEWS
New Zealand is investing $12 billion over four years to modernise its Defence Force, including missiles, drones, and cyber upgrades. A cheeky billboard campaign targeting the Green Party has sparked legal backlash. A new report finds Kiwis fall behind Australians in happiness, income and social cohesion. Overseas, a UK mother’s jail sentence for a social media post has caused outrage, China’s social credit system tightens, and Donald Trump is set for nuclear talks with Iran.
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ANALYSIS
Kimberly Crewther of the Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand, outlines how US tariffs will impact dairy exports. Wellington City Councillor and mayoral candidate Ray Chung discusses what’s at stake in this year’s local body elections. And Alastair Needes, a Pakowhai local and survivor of Cyclone Gabrielle, reveals the ongoing emotional and financial toll challenging Council over rates still based on his property's pre-cyclone value.
THE SIGNPOST
Coming up on RCR today: Wellington City Councillor Ray Chung is back — this time talking to Paul Brennan as a mayoral candidate and vocal critic of the council’s current direction. Kimberly Crewther, Executive Director of Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) discusses the trade tariffs and potential impact on NZ industries.
Rodney Hide catches up with Glenn Campbell, owner of House of Hygiene and founder of the NZ Cleaning Co-op, to uncover why overseas companies keep scooping up cleaning contracts over local Kiwi businesses. Rodney also opens up his mailbag to share your thoughts on his show.
And in the Rural Report News, Jaspreet Boparai and Don Nicolson bring you the latest updates affecting our rural communities.
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NEWS
New Zealand is investing $12 billion over four years to modernise its Defence Force, including missiles, drones, and cyber upgrades. A cheeky billboard campaign targeting the Green Party has sparked legal backlash. A new report finds Kiwis fall behind Australians in happiness, income and social cohesion. Overseas, a UK mother’s jail sentence for a social media post has caused outrage, China’s social credit system tightens, and Donald Trump is set for nuclear talks with Iran.
Don't miss out—sign up now for your free trial of RCR Bites News and get essential, no-nonsense news delivered straight to your inbox every weekday!
ANALYSIS
Kimberly Crewther of the Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand, outlines how US tariffs will impact dairy exports. Wellington City Councillor and mayoral candidate Ray Chung discusses what’s at stake in this year’s local body elections. And Alastair Needes, a Pakowhai local and survivor of Cyclone Gabrielle, reveals the ongoing emotional and financial toll challenging Council over rates still based on his property's pre-cyclone value.
THE SIGNPOST
Coming up on RCR today: Wellington City Councillor Ray Chung is back — this time talking to Paul Brennan as a mayoral candidate and vocal critic of the council’s current direction. Kimberly Crewther, Executive Director of Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) discusses the trade tariffs and potential impact on NZ industries.
Rodney Hide catches up with Glenn Campbell, owner of House of Hygiene and founder of the NZ Cleaning Co-op, to uncover why overseas companies keep scooping up cleaning contracts over local Kiwi businesses. Rodney also opens up his mailbag to share your thoughts on his show.
And in the Rural Report News, Jaspreet Boparai and Don Nicolson bring you the latest updates affecting our rural communities.
Have you heard about our Foundation Club? It’s your ticket to curated news, exclusive access, and mates’ rates on all your fave RCR gear — all while supporting bold, independent media. For more information visit our membership page.