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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 September 2024
On today's episode, our correspondent in the USA provides the latest on an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump; Workplace Relations and Safety Minister, Brooke van Velden… Audio
Trio faces charges in relation to Alan Hall's wrongful conviction
A trio facing charges related to the wrongful conviction of Alan Hall in the 1980s have entered not guilty pleas to all charges.
Thousands petition govt over health staffing on West Coast
More than 3-thousand people are petitioning the government to urgently fix staffing shortages on the West Coast. Patient Voice Aotearoa says Buller Hospital's Acute Stabilisation Unit, which opened… Audio
Police officer kept on duty despite perjury charges
A Counties Manukau officer remained on duty despite facing, and ultimately pleading guilty to, charges of fabricating evidence and perverting the course of justice.
Polkinghorne trial wrapping up
The crown has called a former Auckland eye surgeon a master manipulator who had the time and knowledge to stage his wife's death. The public gallery at the Auckland High Court is full for the final… Audio
Former Heartland Bank employee charged with insider trading
The regulator alleged the individual traded and encouraged others to buy or hold shares in the bank's parent company.
Te Whatu Ora spent $85m on tech now deemed 'unachievable'
A project to replace a system that dishes out $12 billion of health payments every year is in trouble. Audio
Around the motu: Che Baker in Southland
Ohai township looks to lose stunning mountain views, and Che outlines the David versus Goliath battle going on deep in rural Southland. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 September
On today's episode, a suspect has appeared in a Florida court after a second attempt on Donald Trump's life; figures released by the government show the number of victims of violent crime rose by… Audio
USA correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben
Danielle has the latest on the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Florida. Audio
Relief teacher rules relaxed: Who's invited to teach the kids?
The government's plan to boost numbers of relief teachers to ease pressure on schools - has been welcomed by some, but criticised by others. Audio
Mighty mānuka: New research into honey's gut health benefits
Mānuka honey's anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties have been studied for nearly three decades - it has some 2000 natural compounds compared with about 100 in your average clover honey. Audio
Nursing jobs 'ghosted' as Health NZ cuts costs
Te Whatu Ora insists recruitment has continued, but staff say their colleagues aren't being replaced. Audio
Experts warn against speed limit increases
The government has been warned its plan to raise speed limits will injure and kill more motorists on New Zealand roads. A group of nearly 100 academics, road safety experts and health professionals… Audio
Early childhood bodies disagree over best course forward
The Ministry for Regulation is reviewing the early childhood education sector .. and two of the big players are at odds over what's needed. Early Childhood Council, which represents private providers… Audio
100 miillion dollar health IT project in trouble
A big health IT project that has swallowed nearly a 100 million dollars is in trouble. RNZ reporter Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Minister defends proposed GE
Government documents show ethical considerations will be excluded from consideration when new genetic modification legislation is put forward. Science and Technology Minister Judith Collins spoke to… Audio
Prime Minister on violent crime victim numbers
The Government's target of reducing the number of victims of violent crime by 20 thousand is at risk with the revelation the number has risen by nearly 30,000 in eight months.' The Prime Minister… Audio
GE law needs ethical considerations, Greens say
Government documents show ethical considerations will be excluded from consideration with new genetic modification legislation is put forward. Green Party MP Steve Abel spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Prosecutors summarise case against Philip Polkinghorne
The Crown says Philip Polkinghorne's obsession with sex worker Madison Ashton drove him to murder his wife. The former eye surgeon is accused of killing Pauline Hanna in 2021, though he claims her… Audio
