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Covid-19: Michael Baker on expected Omicron numbers
A top epidemiologist thinks New Zealand could see a better Omicron scenario than what a highly respected overseas health research organisation is modelling.
New Zealand could be facing 50,000 daily… Audio
Covid-19: Cases at ECE, music festival
The Ministry of Health has confirmed a suspected case of Omicron at an early childhood centre in Tauranga.
It says all those at the centre at the time are being treated as close contacts, being asked… Audio
Covid-19: Modelling says NZ could face 50,000 infections per day by Waitangi
New Zealand could be facing 50,000 daily Omicron infections by Waitangi weekend, according to modelling by a highly respected, overseas health research organisation, peaking at about 80,000 each day… Audio
Auckland beefing up security on public transport services
Auckland Transport is beefing up security on its public transport services, following a spate of attacks on bus drivers.
It says Transport Officers will now be onboard buses on busy routes, and some… Audio
Anti-poverty group says families package still falling short
The government's touting the success of a families package scheme, saying it helped more than half of all families with children in its first year.
Introduced in 2018, the Families Package boosted… Audio
Bird watchers spot rare Black Tern
Waikanae bird watchers are delighted after a rare sighting over the weekend.
On Friday last week local photographer Elizabeth Taylor spotted an unusual bird and snapped a picture before posting it on… Audio
Oakley Creek swimmers risking their health
Aucklanders are putting their health on the line to swim at a popular central city swimming spot.
Swimmers are flocking to Te Auaunga Oakley Creek Waterfall, but the area has long running issues with… Audio
Cost of living will lead to hardship, disobedience - advocates
Social service providers are worried soaring living costs will lead to hardship and even civil disobedience.
They say people could be forced to take what they need to live. Petrol, food and house… Audio
Rising cost of living crushing those already struggling - advocate
Social service providers are cautioning rising prices crushing those who are already struggling.
Food prices increased by 4.5 percent in 2021, rents are jacking up and people are expecting petrol to… Audio
Family overjoyed to get residency under new scheme
About 5000 people have become residents under a fast-track Government scheme launched last month.
An estimated 165,000 people will become residents altogether, many by the end of the year. Michelle… Audio
Covid-19: NZers overseas wait for MIQ news
New Zealanders overseas will learn in a matter of weeks when they can return home without booking a stay in an MIQ facility.
They've been waiting for an exact date ever since the government delayed… Audio
Rātana and Waitangi Day events cancelled
The red light setting has forced the cancellation of some of the biggest events on the Māori calendar.
The Treaty Grounds will be closed on Waitangi Day, while Rātana commemorations kicked off this… Audio
House asking prices shoot up 25 % in year to December
House prices shot up 25 percent in the year to December, according to TradeMe's sales figures.
That took the national average asking price to $956,000.
Trade Me Property Sales Director Gavin Lloyd… Audio
Kāinga Ora can't say how much paid in compensation for unruly tenants
The Government landlord can't say how much it's had to pay out in compensation to neighbours terrorised by unruly tenants.
Kāinga Ora - formerly Housing New Zealand - came under scutiny last year… Audio
Who Lived There: Riccarton House
We're going on a journey into Aotearoa's past now! We're continuing our series 'Who Lived There' this morning, it's based on a book of the same name which came out last year. Jane King took the… Audio
90 years of backcountry exploring
2021 marked the 90th anniversary of FMC, or the Federated Mountain Clubs. As an organisation it predates the Great Walks, but they've made a lot of huge wanders themselves. To tell us more about the… Audio
The Panel with Teuila Fuatai and Martin Bosley (Part 2)
Part 2: Panellists Teuila Fuatai and Martin Bosley discuss school expenses, gardening, snorkelling in Wellington, and crumpet burgers! Audio
The Panel with Teuila Fuatai and Martin Bosley (Part 1)
Panellists Teuila Fuatai and Martin Bosley discuss an appeal for families in Tonga, the role of the Children's Commissioner, and copyright protections for Winnie-the-Pooh. Audio
The Pre Panel for the 21 January 2022
Pre-Panel : Panellists Teuila Fuatai and Martin Bosley share what they have been thinking. Wallace shares listener feedback. Audio
The Panel with Nick Leggett and Paula Penfold (Part 2)
Part 2: Panellists Paula Penfold and Nick Leggett discuss the high cost of dental care in New Zealand, the case for 'open prisons', and whether councils should discount rates for unvaccinated… Audio