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Mental Health Minister on new Mental Health and Addiction Community Sector Innovation Fund
The new Mental Health and Addiction Community Sector Innovation Fund allows non-governmental and community organisations to access support on a matched-funding basis that starts at $250,000. Mental… Audio
Police bust cannabis growing operation involving migrants
Police say they have busted a cannabis growing operation that involves migrant workers forced to mind houses with such dodgy wiring that they're at risk of burning down. Counties Manukau East Police… Audio
ACC reinstates one-on-one case managers
In an extraordinary U-turn, ACC has gone back to providing single case managers for 12,500 clients, because a $74 million restructure of its case management system has not worked. Anusha Bradley spoke… Audio
Politicians arrive at Tuurangawaewae to join mourners
Politicians arrive at Tuurangawaewae Marae on Wednesday where they will join thousands of others mourning the death of Kiingi Tuheitia. Political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
South Island missing out on fair share of transport funding, commentators say
Auckland alone has secured $8.4b from the government - more than twice as much as the entire South Island.
Multiple services cancelled on Auckland Rail network
Major problems on the Auckland Rail network on Wednesday morning with a lot of services cancelled and significant delays on all lines. Reporter Felix Walton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Patients queue at clinics around Auckland before opening at health clinics
New Zealand's largest operator of low-cost GPs - Tamaki Health - says at least five of its walk-in clinics in Auckland have had patients queuing ahead of opening hours.
Risk of H5N1 bird flu coming to NZ is rising: Research
The risk of lethal H5N1 bird flu making it to New Zealand and into our taonga bird species is rising. Massey University veterinary professor Brett Gartrell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Screen time before bed has little impact on sleep - study
But using phones and laptops while in bed leads to a worse night's rest, according to a new study on children's sleep.
ACC does u-turn after $74 million restructure
A $74m restructure scrapped one-on-one case managers for thousands of clients - now 'gaps' in the new system have forced the agency to reinstate them.
Nailing bi-partisanship to build the nation
It's hoped a new infrastructure body will lead to a more sensible pipeline of projects than the current stop/start political rollercoaster
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Politics by Night with Dan Brunskill
Interest.co.nz reporter Dan Brunskill joins Emile Donovan to talk infrastructure, roads and taxes. Audio
Boy, 8, allegedly attacked and killed with hammer as he slept
The boy died from his injuries and two other victims were seriously hurt.
Why your babysitting bill is getting more expensive
These days, babysitters have qualifications - and aren't just the 15-year-old neighbour, an agency says. Audio
Muchirahondo rape trial: Accused always believed there was consent - defence
The defence case opened today for a man facing multiple sexual assault charges, with his lawyer saying the defence is simply that his client always believed the interactions were consensual.
Doocey's tourist levy claims not backed up by the evidence - airlines rep
His advice says there will be no "significant" decrease in visitors due to the levy hike. Audio
Polkinghorne trial: Simulaton of wife's death conducted at their home
The jury at the murder trial of an Auckland eye surgeon have heard evidence of how his wife could have died.
SIS reveals biggest threats facing New Zealand
Threats to New Zealand's national security are increasingly likely to come from within - be it disgruntled government employees or those in desperate need of extra cash. Audio
Minister, colleagues made decision contrary to offical advice on youth offending
The Children's Minister says she and colleagues decided against officials' advice about the best way to combat serious youth offending.
Mata Season 2 | Episode 16: Te Tangihanga mō Kiingi Tuheitia
Mata is at the tangihanga of the seventh Maaori monarch as the motu descends on Tuurangawaewae to pay their respects. We speak to Waikato Tainui Communications Manager Jason Ake, broadcaster Rangi… Video, Audio
