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A Wellington mother of two says her fight for life against cancer has left her broke after the public health system messed her around for years.

The woman, who RNZ won't identify was diagnosed with… Audio

It's been called for, for some time and now it seems more Queenstown businesses are listening - buying up or altering properties to house the staff they need to run their businesses.

Just last week… Audio

It's possible mobile phones could connect directly to satellites to erase the country's coverage black spots, and help after natural disasters.

One New Zealand, formerly Vodafone, has signed a deal… Audio

One of the country's biggest telco's has dialled up Elon Musk to help with Aotearoa's patchy cell coverage and end blackspots.

One New Zealand, previously known as Vodafone, has signed a deal with… Video, Audio

When Cyclone Gabrielle tore through Eastwood Hill, a special collection of trees was destroyed. Now it faces a cash-strapped rebuild.

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Is the push-back against karakia out of order? A look at why some councils don't want it, and why they should use it.  Audio

Why did MediaWorks kill a network launched with heavy hype only a year ago - which was also the source of news for half the country's commercial stations? The major media company also scrubbed the… Audio

It's been three years since celebrated New Zealand chef Peter Gordon returned to New Zealand from the UK. He was lucky to get a flight home as the country was going into lockdown. He'd spent 31 years… Audio

Despite a week of distractions MPs were working. Hard. Ten bills were finished, and eight brand new bills began their lives, ready for the remaining weeks of this parliamentary term.    Audio

Taranaki sheep farmer Murray Jackson is looking forward to retiring his woolshed in a couple of years. He's phasing his family farm out of wool production to rear hardy and hairy Australian White… Audio

Award-winning musician Vera Ellen is based back in Aotearoa after a long time abroad, and has just released Ideal Home Noise, one of the year's best albums. Tony Stamp visited her in Pōneke to find… Audio

Understanding how shifts in the natural world have shaped history might help us navigate the anxious new era of climate change, according to Oxford University historian Peter Frankopan. His new book… Audio

Sunshine's brought a sharp lift in fruit growth as kiwifruit begins its harvest, cooler temperatures are setting in and with grass growing in the South lambs can be fattened. Audio

Benefits, subsidies, and wages are all set for a shake-up as a new financial year kicks off tomorrow.

Young families, seniors, and students are among those who'll see more in their pockets, while the… Video, Audio

There is a big queue for help from the government's cyclone business recovery fund.

Checkpoint can reveal the $50 million relief package is massively over-subscribed in Hawke's Bay alone, leaving… Video, Audio

Join us for a weekly round-up of the news! Plus we learn more about algorithms. We use algorithms every day, some are as simple as tying your shoelaces, and others help power artificial intelligence… Audio

Hawke's Bay was one of the most affected areas when Cyclone Gabrielle arrived in February. Hawke's Bay Tourism Chief Executive Hamish Saxton talks to Jesse about how visitors can help the region… Audio

If every specialist GP that's aged 65 or over retired immediately, about 725,000 New Zealanders would be without the medical help they need. That's the stark warning from the Royal New Zealand College… Audio

Parliament spent extra hours this week churning through quite a long list of proposed legislation, with ten bills completing their third and final readings. Audio

Michael Wood says all options for a new Auckland harbour crossing include safe walking and cycling access and light rail, which will unlock the ability for people make connected journeys around the… Video, Audio

Parents can help their teenage children avoid patterns of emotional overreaction, says psychologist Michael Hawton. His new book The Anxiety Coach is a guide for parents on how to help young people… Audio

The future of MediaWorks talk network Today FM and its news service are in doubt after a proposal to close the station prompted an on-air staff revolt. Today FM abruptly cut to pop music after… Audio

A new study shows deep ocean currents around Antarctica that circulate nutrients which are the base of the food chain, are set to significantly weaken.

The Australian research published in the… Audio

A group of people who have escaped "cult like" groups have set up a support network to help others trying to leave.

The Olive Leaf Network is offering information and practical help to ex-members of… Audio

Redemption of a Rogue is a blend of black comedy, magic realism and a pub invaded by blues musicians. Video, Audio

The government is funding a further $122 million to roll out a Tactical Response Model for police nationwide.

The safety system is designed to help police make safer and better decisions when… Video, Audio