National
The Week in Detail: Museums, Mittens and the Mill
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
Queen's death: Andrew Butler discusses legal logistics for NZ
In the days, weeks, months ahead many things will change in New Zealand. Bank notes and coins will have King Charles' face on them and we will have Kings Counsels, rather Queen's counsel. There will… Audio
Govt considering scrapping Covid traffic light system
The government is actively considering scrapping the traffic light framework completely. The system has guided New Zealand's Covid-19 response since December last year.
But with Covid case numbers… Audio
Police Association rejects report finding officers illegally took photos
An investigation has found police were routinely and illegally taking photos and film of children and adults.
Police have accepted some but not all the findings from the inquiry - while the Police… Video, Audio
Marlborough Sounds locals remain cut off after storm
Hundreds of Marlborough Sounds residents remain cut off after a storm caused further damage to the remote roading network, for the second time in as many years.
Residents in the worst affected areas… Video, Audio
Govt help for Far North roads promised, but region must wait
The Emergency Management Minister is promising Northland cash to fix its flood-damaged roads, but cannot say how much or when he will deliver on the commitment.
Today Kieran McAnulty flew over the… Video, Audio
Police illegally photographed members of public, report finds
A major investigation into police conduct has found officers have been routinely - and illegally - photographing members of the public.
It's also found thousands of pictures of have been stored with… Audio
The Panel with Paula Penfold and Wade Jackson (part 2)
Today on The Panel Karyn Hay panellists Paula Penfold and Wade Jackson speak to the owner of iconic Auckland food truck White Lady, which has had a last minute reprieve. Plus they discuss whether NZ… Audio
The Panel with Wade Jackson and Paula Penfold (part 1)
Today on The Panel, Karyn Hay and panellists Paula Penfold and Wade Jackson discuss mask requirements and school lunches going to waste.
Plus, they discuss tattoos and the meaning behind them . Audio
The Pre-Panel with Wade Jackson and Paula Penfold
Today on The Panel, Karyn Hay and panellists Paula Penfold and Wade Jackson speaks to the organiser of a slow fashion festival.
Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their minds this… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 8 September 2022
Top stories for Thursday 8 September 2022 A New Zealand medic who's back from Ukraine's front lines warns healthworkers not to join the war effort unless they're trained to work in conflict zones… Audio
Selwyn District Court in court over Lincoln subdivision
A group of Cantabrians are taking their local council to court after it allowed a development to go ahead on prime farmland.
Selwyn District Council approved the 1700-house Lincoln subdivision in… Audio
Turks a lightweight, cheaper answer for NZ back country huts
A lightweight plastic mountain hut that can withstand extreme conditions and be choppered to remote locations could be the future of back country accommodation and beyond.
The huts, called Turks, are… Video, Audio
Disability support worker warns against for-profit care groups
An in-home disability support worker says she would never work for a for-profit care organisation.
She's backing calls for an inquiry into the model, which advocates say results in unreliable and… Video, Audio
Ex-Gloriavale member describes work injuries to court
A former Gloriavale woman has told a court how she hurt her back repeatedly lifting 20kg crates of meat above her head in the so-called Christian community's freezer.
Rebekah Kempf says she started… Audio
Auckland City Rail Link tunnel digging nears completion
Auckland's City Rail Link is nearing a significant milestone, with the tunnel-boring phase of the project almost completed.
Checkpoint's Tom Taylor and Nick Monro headed underground to capture the… Video, Audio
Dunedin council mulls workers village for hospital construction
Plans for a purpose built beach side workers village in Dunedin for out of town tradies is being considered by the council.
It's expected construction of the new Dunedin hospital will bring an influx… Video, Audio
Delays fixing Northland roads will cost lives, locals say
Northlanders say slow progress on their region's broken roads is going to cost lives - and keep a chokehold on the region's economy. Video, Audio
Northland businesses disappointed in govt over admin error behind women's travel
Northland Chamber of Commerce president Tim Robinson says local business are angry and feel deceived by the government. He talks to Lisa Owen. Video, Audio