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Down the drain: Millions spent on fixing hospital pipes, and more to come
Almost $70m has been spent fixing hole-riddled hot water pipes at Wellington Regional Hospital but "considerable risk of failure" remains.
How an insulin pill could revolutionise diabetes treatment
The diabetic holy grail of an oral pill to supply insulin, instead of an injection, is headed to clinical trials. The lead researcher tells RNZ's Saturday Morning why their 'smart pill' is so… Audio
Kamala Harris announces first economic plans
Kamala Harris promised to cut taxes for most Americans and ban "price gouging" by grocers in her first major economy-focused speech as the Democratic presidential nominee.
Stanford slams ministry over Wellington Girls' College quake saga
The Education Minister says it's "just another example of very poor communication". Audio
Learning on the job: What the PM will take away from a day in Sydney
Analysis - Luxon says he wants to get things back on track. But how does that align with the government's cancelling of infrastructure projects, asks Lillian Hanly.
How Trump’s intimidation tactics have reshaped the Republican Party
Trump has purged his Republican Party of lawmakers and officials deemed as disloyal. But his obsession with loyalty may cost him critical voters in a tight race.
Roimata Smail on Te Tiriti
Roimata Smail has spent twenty years as a human rights and public law barrister and has represented many claimants to the Waitangi Tribunal. She's also written a best selling book called Understanding… Audio
Operation Freya: Final four sentenced for roles in Whangārei $8m drug empire
Thirteen people linked to the Head Hunters and Mongrel Mob were arrested in 2021 as part of Operation Freya.
Can you eat your way to beauty?
Lonneke Botello Hernandez is touring New Zealand with her book The Food Fountain of Youth, which offers advice about 'nutrients with science-based benefits for anti-aging beauty'. Lonneke and Colin… Audio
Europe raises mpox risk alert level
It said there will be more imported cases of the new mpox strain in Europe in the coming weeks.
1000 fewer children in motels, but minister can't say where they all went
The social housing minister can't say whether the "1000 children no longer growing up in motels" have moved into social housing, a private rental, or are living elsewhere.
Whangārei in desperate need of new hospital after 'Code Black', mayor says
The Whangārei mayor says Northland has needed a new hospital for the last 20 years.
How oral insulin could revolutionise diabetes treatment
Approximately 75 million people with diabetes need to inject themselves daily with insulin. Research led by Dr Nick Hunt of the University of Sydney has developed a new type of oral insulin tablet… Audio
Bone broth recalled over food safety hazards fears
Anyone who bought The Little Bone Broth Company's products - any batch, any date - is being advised to return it for a refund.
Who are the new leaders at the Human Rights Commission?
The government has named new leadership.
Six hours, and 'no remaining evidence' against convicted murderer
The murder convictions of Gail Maney and Stephen Stone appear to be hanging by a thread after a bombshell in court. Adam Dudding reports. Audio
Tight race for urban seats in Kiribati election
Preliminary election results in Kiribati are showing close contests for constituencies in and around the capital Tarawa, but the opposite in outer island electorates. Audio
Pacific leaders push for visa-free regional travel
Leaders in the Pacific are seeking freer movement of people within the region. Audio
The Appeal
27 years after she was convicted, the case against Gail Maney for the murder of Deane Fuller-Sandys has collapsed. What happens now? Audio
Treaty Principles Bill 'a solution to a problem that does not exist'
Ngāti Hine leader and claimant Pita Tipene says the report points to flaws in government policy already well understood by Māori. Audio