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Australia's First Nations families denied justice, inquiry finds
Distrust of police means First Nations women don't seek assistance, even in the most desperate circumstances, the inquiry heard.
Running the buses in our busiest city
How often you need buses to run, what route the buses should take to get to their destination while reaching the most people? Pete Moth joins Emile Donovan to answer these questions and more. Audio
Mpox global health emergency: What we know so far
The rapid surge of mpox in multiple African countries has prompted the WHO to sound its highest level of alert. Audio
Health minister backtracks on plans for Nelson Hospital rebuild
Instead of one large building, there'll be several smaller buildings and existing infrastructure will be retained. Audio
Government introduces seasonal work visa sub-category
The minister says it will address demand for workers for upcoming seasonal peaks.
The Panel with Ruth Money and Allan Blackman (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ruth Money and Allan Blackman discuss Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith's decision to extradite Kim Dotcom, the Government's plan to restructure… Audio
Australia: Calls to temporarily stop accepting Palestinians
Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Lisa Owen about a call from leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton, for a temporary ban on accepting Palestinian refugees fleeing Israel's war in Gaza. The… Audio
Health Minister back tracks on plan for Nelson Hospital
Instead of building a large acute services building that was approved by cabinet - it is now going to redevelop the hospital in what's being called a "phased approach". But there are big questions… Audio
Justice Minister signs Kim Dotcom’s extradition order
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has told Kim Dotcom, the former Mega Upload owner, that New Zealand will deport him to the United States.
Disability advocates slamming govt plan to slim down agency
The Minister for Disability Issues Louise Upston wants to strip Whaikaha or the Disability Ministry, of its role in delivering support services, and instead shift it to the Minstry of Social… Audio
Whaikaha facing major scale back
The dedicated ministry that disabled advocates fought decades for is facing a major scale back. The government wants to shift Whaikaha's responsibilities for delivering support services over to the… Audio
Staff 'shell-shocked' as 268 more jobs axed at Te Whatu Ora
The Public Service Association says "savage" cuts in Te Whatu Ora's commissioning team will be felt for years to come.
Wellington bike rack barely used - critics
Wellington City Council has spent $84,000 on a bike rack, that a survey shows is only used by 2.7 bikes a week on average. The two tiered covered rack is on Oriental parade and has space for multple… Audio
Leaky school has rebuild delayed after found to be earthquake prone
The Ministry of Education has flip-flopped for a decade between repair or rebuilding of a 15-year-old school that leaked from the start.
Watch: Politics need to be taken out of infrastructure, Luxon says
The Australians have found "a much quicker, lower cost way" of completing their projects, the PM says.
History with Dr Grant Morris: why do we follow the Law?
Right now the Palmerston North City Council is weighing up whether they have to follow New Zealand law. Audio
Two people found dead in Tūrangi home 'devastating'
A homicide investigation has been launched after the deaths on has been called a "quiet little beautiful street".
Hospital can't take new admissions amid doctor shortage
A slash in locum rates is to blame and it's not a "sudden crisis", angry doctors have told RNZ. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 15 August 2024
On today's episode, disability support providers say the sector fought long and hard to get its own ministry to improve the lives of disabled people, and gutting it is not the answer to funding… Audio
How to complain about your insurance
The insurance watchdog, which has received a record number of complaints in the past year The Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme (IFSO) resolves complaints about insurance and financial… Audio