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Vape stores caught selling non-compliant Heated Tobacco Products
A staff member at a Papanui vape store reconsidered selling the product as long as the customer "didn't work for the government".
What's behind the surge in Kiwis getting health insurance?
New Zealanders have less faith they will be able to access to the healthcare they need, the head of the country's biggest insurer says. Audio
Visa system outages created 'very stressful situation'
It came as people rushed to apply for visas before the hefty price increase kicked in on Tuesday.
Doctors sick of not getting paid agreed amount for shifts - union
Emergency Department doctors are accusing Health NZ of failing to pay a shift allowance agreed 10 months ago in their previous collective contract.
No GPs at Carterton clinic as health shortage bites
A medical clinic in Carterton will have no GP for the rest of the week as it grapples with the challenges of a GP shortage.
WorkSafe struggles with high staff turnover amid stalled restructure
There are "critical" internal health and safety risks at WorkSafe, with very high staff turnover and a stalled restructure.
Where is the Masterton college of rizzcraft and sigmatry? Ask Google
Schools across NZ have had their names changed on Google Maps, in what appears to be a prank by internet users.
Parking penalties jump 70% - so can you get out of them?
Parking penalties have jumped 70 percent around Aotearoa - but is it fair, and can you get out of them? Audio
Minister will release mystery advice about tobacco products
In an interview with RNZ, NZ First's Casey Costello has said she will release 'independent advice' about what she says are the merits of heated tobacco products.
Man allegedly used migrant's name to claim asylum benefit, now facing charges
The agent did not turn up to their first court appearance, and a warrant has been issued for their arrest, MSD says.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 2 October 2024
In today's episode, Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran's missile attack on Israel was a "big mistake" and has vowed Iran will pay - and should not underestimate Israel's determination to punish its enemies… Audio
Roading subcontractor involved in corruption case named
A roading subcontractor convicted of submitting false invoices and corruptly giving gifts to an agent has lost name suppression.
Luxon's property profits highlight unfairness - Labour
The Prime Minister recently sold two properties, making a profit which is exempt from tax. Audio
Concern end of free RATs will lead to more spread of Covid-19
Other illnesses did not require patients to pay for their own testing, one doctor said. Audio
Why everyone wants to move to Christchurch
The Garden City has shed its staid image and is solidly on the up. How did this happen?
Massey University had no plan B when online exams failed
Massey could not initially contact its technology service provider during an online exam failure that affected hundreds of students. Audio
Minister says crackdown on spies coming
Paul Goldsmith says tougher criminal rules for espionage are on the way.
Has the interest deductibility change actually worked?
New Zealand's rental market is cooling - but how much of that is due to the return of interest deductibility for investors?
Why does the new Dunedin Hospital cost so much?
New Zealand has some unique building challenges, experts say - but should a new hospital be one of them?
Former NSW police chief on the mental toll of high-stakes jobs
Craig Semple spent nearly twenty five years investigating some of the worst crimes imaginable. Audio
