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Shock closure for family centre after funding pulled
"One minute we're operating beautifully. The next minute, we're not financially viable," a Porirua Women and Famly Centre staffer said.
Two arrested after crashing into police car, stealing another car
The pair then stole a member of the public's car and took off on Transmission Gully.
Warning of mpox outbreak for Winter Pride attendees
Anyone who attended Winter Pride is being warned to watch out for symptoms of mpox.
Drummer Chris O'Connor's new gig as a music therapist
This week marks 50 years of music therapy in Aotearoa. Chris O'Connor, drummer for The Phoenix Foundation, joins Charlotte Ryan in studio to talk about his new career as a music therapist and the… Audio
Will charges against father of suspect change how America deals with school shootings?
In bringing charges against the father of an accused shooter, prosecutors are implementing an emerging legal approach as the United States grapples with mass gun violence in schools.
Locals probed in search after Auckland shooting
Police will be talking to residents of the Auckland suburb this weekend as they investigate a neighbourhood dispute that escalated into a fatal shooting.
70-year-old with ruptured ear drum can't see doctor despite five visits
Waiheke Island resident Alison made five visits to her local GP, but was unable to see a doctor in person.
Results of school property inquiry yet to go to Cabinet
The inquiry was completed months ago, but the minister of education is still weighing up its recommendations.
Covid vaccines and new variants: What you need to know
Different countries are using slightly different Covid vaccine - some newer than the ones available in NZ. Does that matter? Audio
Retiree calls for pension 'top-up' for those unable to save
Helen is facing retirement with just $1000 in savings. "Much of my life was spent caring for others," he says.
The History of music therapy
Music therapy has been making a difference in people's lives in New Zealand for 50 years. And next weekend that milestone is being celebrated in Wellington. Daphne Rickson is an adjunct professor at… Audio
Navigating an anxious world
Most of us feel anxious from time to time, but what happens when it interferes with our daily lives? Ex-lead crisis negotiator, Lance Burdett, is the author of Anxiety is a Worry, providing practical… Audio
Highway median barriers hit farmers in the pocket
Median barriers on SH2 near Katikati are "severely limiting" access and hurting horticultural and agricultural businesses, farmers say.
'I loved drugs and crime': Ex-prisoners finding careers in horticulture
More than 60 former inmates have been through the scheme, run by a horticultural labour supply. Audio
How effective are our current Covid vaccines?
A study based on millions of New Zealanders' health records shows vaccination continues to provide protection against Covid, but given how quickly the virus changes, different countries around the… Audio
ACT pledges pushback on supermarket crackdown
Further regulation of the supermarket sector may hit a snag in the form of David Seymour, who is mounting strong opposition to any such move.
10 homicide inquiries launched in just over a month
All were in the North Island and involve people killed since 1 August - half were in Auckland.
Dunedin City Council calling for under review hospital project to proceed
Health New Zealand commissioner Lester Levy has said it is one of many projects under review.
The Panel with Selwyn Manning & Lynda Hallinan (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Selwyn Manning & Lynda Hallinan discuss Wellingtons newest $550k bike rack, your favourite fruit trees and the big Alien conspiracy. Selwyn Manning… Audio
The Week in Politics: More roads and maybe fewer tourists
Analysis - The government's $32.9 billion transport spend-up, a big hike in the tourist levy, and the prime minister's ferry-free visit to South Korea.