Jonathan Mitchell
RNZ
New Zealand
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Past articles by Jonathan:
Defence Force's $1b spend unnecessary
The centrepiece of the Defence Force's new $20 billion upgrade is being labelled as unnecessary. → Read More
Inquest for Singaporean actor, soldier Aloysius Pang ruled out
An inquest has been ruled out following a Singaporean soldier's death after training in Waiouru. → Read More
Love in the air for Italian bees near Otaki
The bees are buzzing at Gary Milne and Penny Kerr-Heslop's Otaki property, but it's in the science lab where the real magic happens. → Read More
Government urged to commit to urgent defence force upgrades
The government is being urged to hurry up and commit to urgent upgrades of old and risky Defence Force property. → Read More
Sewing machine plea prompts dozens of donations for refugees
A shout-out for a sewing machine for one migrant family has resulted in the donation of dozens of them which are now being donated to other refugee families around the country. → Read More
KiwiSavers warned of market volatility risks
Investors and KiwiSavers are being warned there could be more volatility on the markets in the New Year. → Read More
Kiwi troops deployed overseas get in the festive spirit
It's going to be a white Christmas for some Defence Force troops serving overseas this year. → Read More
Former engineer and territorial soldier returns to Defence with art
A difficult life-changing injury is not holding back a former territorial soldier from a passion of painting. → Read More
Cyber bullying: The growing menace costing NZ $444m
Online bullying comes with a massive financial burden of $444 million a year, a new report has found. → Read More
Defence planes costing sky-high prices to repair and maintain
Official documents released to RNZ show the forecast cost for repairs and maintenance in the current financial year would be a record annual spend. → Read More
One-stop pay system for NZ public transport on track
Commuters may soon be able to get around on many of New Zealand's buses, trains and ferries with just a mobile phone and app. → Read More
Employers told to pay minimum wage or risk prosecution
One backpacker says she was working over 48 hours a week or more and still earning just $400. → Read More
Headstones destroyed at small Hawke's Bay cemetery
A community in northern Hawke's Bay is in shock after vandals destroyed a number of headstones at a small cemetery. → Read More
Royal wedding: NZers get engaged in the hype
As the hype builds for the royal wedding, New Zealand's die-hard royal fans are preparing their own celebrations for the nuptials. → Read More
Housing market stalls while the wait for a new government continues
Latest data from QV shows house price growth around the country slowing, with the national average climbing 4.3 percent in the year to September. → Read More
Property values in parts of Auckland drop
Property values in Auckland have increased at their slowest rate in five years, latest QV data shows, while growth has shifted to smaller centres. → Read More
House price growth eases slightly
Growth in property prices has eased, but underlying demand is still strong in places, latest Quotable Value figures show. → Read More