Radio New Zealand
Grey District mayor won't be at Pike River re-entry
Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn says he found out yesterday that the Pike River mine re-entry would go ahead tomorrow - but isn't surprised it will be a low-key event for families only. Video, Audio
Media to be kept away from Pike River re-entry
A spokesperson for some of the Pike River families, Sonya Rockhouse, has confirmed that a re-entry attempt will be made tomorrow, but it will be a private event with no media. Video, Audio
Casey Kopua to play last game for Magic
New Zealand netball defender Casey Kopua will make her final appearance in domestic netball this weekend when the Bay of Plenty Magic take on the Mainland Tactix for the final round of the regular… Audio
Man petitions Parliament for faster home modifications for disabled
A disabled Dunedin man who has waited more than 18 months for his bathroom to be modified is taking his fight to Parliament, hoping other people don't have to endure what he has. Audio
Oranga Tamariki accused of dropping boy at gang pad
Oranga Tamariki has been accused of dropping a teenage boy off at a gang pad as punishment for being too cheeky. Māori news correspondent Leigh-Marama McLachlan reports. Audio
National MP in talks about establishing new Christian Party
The prospect of a new breakaway Christian Party is winning support from conservative quarters, but the National Party is downplaying the suggestion. Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch reports. Audio
Company owner fined $64,000 over fatal helicopter crash
A fine has been handed down in the Christchurch District Court over one of the country's worst helicopter crashes in recent times. All seven of those on board the single-engine Squirrel helicopter… Audio
St John paramedics say they’re not taking breaks due to understaffing
A union representing St John paramedics had threatened partial strike action for tomorrow, but it's been cancelled after St John Ambulance lodged a court injunction. Alex Perrottet reports. Audio
Israel Folau sacked by Rugby Australia
Rugby Australia has terminated fullback Israel Folau's contract for committing a high-level breach of the players' code of conduct by sharing a social media post. Sports reporter Clay Wilson joins… Video, Audio
Carmel Sepuloni raises Compass tenants' concerns with Housing Minister
Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni says she's already spoken to Housing Minister Phil Twyford about complaints about Compass, and recent concerns raised on Checkpoint are not the first she's… Video, Audio
Social housing complex tenants feel bullied by operator
Residents who raised serious safety concerns about a South Auckland complex believe the social housing operators are now trying to silence them. They met with Social Development Minister Carmel… Video, Audio
Evening Business for Friday 17th May
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Beneficiary says MSD investigation drove her to attempt suicide
A beneficiary says the stress of a long MSD fraud investigation drove her to attempt suicide and has ruined her life, even though she was cleared in an independent review of her case. She spoke with… Audio
Parents beg Pharmac to fund drugs as son’s muscles waste away
Two four-year-old children suffering from SMA, a rare degenerative disorder, are living vastly different lives, because while one can access life-changing drugs in Australia, the other - living in New… Video, Audio
Two patients die in Auckland mental health unit within one week
Two patients are suspected to have committed suicide in the space of five days at a Waitemata District Health Board mental health unit in Auckland. Dr Kevin Cleary says the DHB has already introduced… Video, Audio
Auckland ranked 7th best city in world to cycle
The 2019 Bicycle Cities Index was released this morning by Berlin insurance company, Coya. And it's a dream come true for Auckland cycling advocates, who were not expecting the result.
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Calls for better mental health support for whānau
Families of children who have been taken by the state without notice say there isn't enough mental health support and advocacy available. It follows the uplift of a baby from a 19-year-old, which saw… Audio
Hamilton paramedics worried about dangerous conditions
Hamilton emergency paramedic Lori Gommans says her colleagues are at "breaking point" and Waikato is so under-resourced it could never manage an event like Christchurch's terror attack. Audio
NZ needs to 'strike the right balance' with drug-driving testing
The government has released a discussion document on roadside drug testing. Lisa Owen questions Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter on how effective current testing is, whether she supports… Video, Audio
Cemetery plaques stolen, sold to scrap metal dealer
Residents in the small rural Canterbury town Springston are angry and shocked after at least 40 cemetery plaques were stolen, desecrated and sold to a scrap metal dealer. Audio
