Radio New Zealand
‘One constable can impact thousands’
Former Police officer Glen Green set up There's a Better Way Foundation which works with at risk youth. He says community policing could have helped Morrocco Tai, who died in a police pursuit. Audio
Police frustrated at frequency of car chases
Morocco Tai, 15, died on Otara's Bairds Rd this morning when the stolen car he was driving collided with a tree, less than a minute after police began a chase. Audio
Ranfurly Shield goes to church after Taranaki victory
Taranaki's Fijian contingent made sure the trophy paid due respect for what was indeed a miracle turnaround after their win over Canterbury. Video, Audio
Tiny home village setup to tackle housing crisis
A South Island woman wants to set up a village of tiny homes so families can own their home but share facilities like a laundry, a playground and vegetable garden. Video, Audio
Kids exposed to 'enormous amounts of junk food advertising'
A world-first study, using wearable cameras and GPS units, found children in NZ are exposed to around 27 advertisements for unhealthy food every day. Lead researcher Louise Signal talks to John… Video, Audio
Evening business for Mon 9 Oct
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
NZ doctors under pressure like never before - ASMS head
Medical heads of departments working for Counties Manukau DHB say there is a chronic shortage of staff. They responded to a survey by ASMS saying they need 45 more senior specialists. Video, Audio
Coalition talks focus on foreign ownership
Political leaders are remaining quiet about the detail discussed in coalition talks, but Winston Peters says foreign ownership is playing a part in the negotiations. Video, Audio
Police tweet: 'We got it completely wrong'
Police have apologised after sending a tweet with a meme of comedian Steve Carell saying telling someone their family member has died in a crash is 'the worst'. Video, Audio
Teen killed in police pursuit involved in previous chase
The teen driver who crashed and died in a police pursuit this morning was a passenger in a stolen car that drove down the wrong side of a Auckland's southern motorway last month. Audio
Silver Ferns open Constellation Cup campaign
The Silver Ferns open their Constellation Cup campaign against arch rivals Australia in Auckland tonight. Video, Audio
Changing habits will take longer than banning plastic bags
Single use plastic bags might be on their way out but 'binning the bag' may take a bit of getting used to for many New Zealanders. Nita Blake-Persen reports. Audio
Calls for safety measures to protect bus drivers
A stabbing attack on a bus driver in Auckland last night has highlighted the need for better security, including cameras and driver cages, the bus drivers' union says. Jessie Chiang reports. Audio
Council budget management 'has to change now'
Deputy chair of Auckland Council's finance committee, Desley Simpson, says the council's $42m salary and wages blowout is unacceptable. She spoke with Zac Fleming. Audio
Failure to prosecute Pike River boss ends up in Supreme Court
Two women who lost family members in the Pike River mine explosion are continuing their legal fight to have someone held accountable for what happened. Audio
Masterton the Beautiful - Wairarapa town makes final in city awards
The Wairarapa town of Masterton has reached the finals of the Keep New Zealand Beautiful most beautiful city awards - much to the surprise of some locals. Video, Audio
US Secretary of State reaffirms support for Trump
Rex Tillerson held a surprise press conference to say he supports the president, after reports on NBC saying he threatened to quit and called Donald Trump a 'moron'. Video, Audio
Boy who died in Hastings fire named
Ariki River Baden Mau, of Camberley, was a student at te kura kaupapa Maori o Ngati Kahungunu ki Heretaunga. His teacher tells Shannon Haunui-Thompson the 10-year-old loved kapa haka. Audio
Peter Carroll found guilty of murdering Marcus Tucker
The High Court in Christchurch took less than three hours to return a guilty verdict after Carroll viciously beat Tucker with a metal steering lock in April last year. Video, Audio
Kiwi rugby league in disarray ahead of World Cup
Coach David Kidwell admits he was blindsided by several players defecting, including star forward Jason Taumalolo's defection to Tonga. Video, Audio
