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Auckland principals are hoping the government will make further changes to help their students get the NCEA qualification.

They say extra credits for those who have spent twenty or more school days… Audio

Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says NZ may not get back to zero cases of Covid-19, but vaccination is making all the difference.

"We may not get back to zero," he told Morning… Audio

Two horse-loving best friends are confused by their stepdads' reaction when they bring home a gift from their teacher. Video

Parliament is back to normal(ish) with MPs flexing their vocal chords, and some comments and misconceptions about the House's microphones. Audio

A family is sleeping in their own beds tonight fresh from a stint in quarantine after contracting Covid-19.

Vanessa Goodson went into quarantine in Auckland when her five-year-old daughter caught the… Video, Audio

The government is warning people breaking covid rules will cost them as it increases the penalties people may be forced to pay.

The courts will now be able to sting people up to $12,000 for breaching… Video, Audio

The Department of Corrections has launched an investigation and suspended the visitor privileges of a self-styled justice reformer, following allegations he charged an inmate's family thousands of… Video, Audio

Parliament is back in business this week with some catching up to do. Here’s what they’re debating.

A New Zealand health-tech company is trialling technology that could help sufferers of chronic pain 'retrain' how their brain responds to nerve signals from the body. Exsurgo has developed a headset… Audio

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says alert level 3 is strong enough to eliminate Auckland's latest Covid-19 outbreak.

Alert level 3 will arrive at midnight on Tuesday after five weeks at alert level 4… Audio

Baking has Paul Hollywood. Sewing has Patrick Grant. The Great British Sewing Bee judge speaks to Jesse about a resurgence in the popularity of sewing. Audio

The Māori King - Kingi Tuheitia - and other esteemed leaders are encouraging everyone to go and get vaccinated to increase innoculation rates among Māori.

Kingi Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero te… Audio

Oat milk has become extremely popular in Aotearoa. At the start of this year cafe owners reported that they were running out of oat milk due to its popularity at barista counters across the country… Audio

After a slower start Wellington's vaccination rollout has leaped ahead in recent weeks.

But clinicians want more resources to help fight the war against social media misinformation - particularly to… Audio

The head of a Hauraki Plains health organisation says the community will be feeling anxious about how far Covid-19 may have spread. 

Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki is running a pop-up testing centre at… Audio

Te Ahi Kaa joins six wāhine Māori in London who each share their views about the return of Hinemihi to Aotearoa. Audio

Science communicator Siouxsie Wiles spoke about Covid-19, conspiracy theories and how being a goth teenager led her into microbiology, at the 2021 NZ International Science Festival. Audio

Wellington actor Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie has been described as "dazzlingly talented" in Vogue, and has worked alongside such movie stars as Benedict Cumberpatch, Scarlett Johansson and Kirsten… Audio

It’s the final day of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori – Māori Language Week – and we’ve a great selection of te reo hymns including Wairua Tapu by Ngapo Wehi and a setting of Whakaaria mai by Ryan Youens. Audio

Tony Stamp samples the bombastic new album by ‘Britain’s greatest rapper’ Little Simz, a concept album about waking up from Wellington singer Mā, and indie stalwarts Low take their sonic adventuring… Audio

For his new book, Gone, Sussex-based naturalist Michael Blencowe decided to embark on a journey in search for what remains of the world's extinct creatures. Audio

When adversity hits the rural sector, people often turn to the Rural Support Trust. Neil Bateup has been involved with the Trust since its inception and says thankfully, people are now more open to… Audio

There's plenty of good TV on the streamers this month, says RNZ's Perlina Lau, who gives her take on five shows worthy of your attention in September. Video

New Zealanders wanting to welcome refugees into their community will be able to apply for a new sponsorship visa from next month.

The sponsorship programme is part of an expanded trial, in which… Audio

There is concern the vaccine rollout is not reaching people using mental health and addiction services - people who were prioritised by the government for earlier access to the Pfizer jab.

Advocacy… Video, Audio

Today Lynda talks about sowing seeds and when you should be doing it. Audio

Rural health advocate and farmer Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins is encouraging rural people to take five minutes each day to 'lean on a gate and talk to a mate'. Wiggy is running the Lean on A Gate campaign… Audio

A new online platform set up by Massey University researchers is asking New Zealanders to submit stories about their experiences with healthcare. Jesse speaks to Wāhi Kōrero co-lead Dr Felicity Ware… Audio

The National Party has added its voice to demands that the Government release health data to help boost the Māori vaccination rate against Covid-19.

West Auckland's Te Whānau O Waipareira Trust said… Audio

A pensioner stranded in Queensland with serious health issues is struggling to pay for her medication and is desperate to get home to Hokianga before her superannuation is cut off.  Video, Audio