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Ambulance staff set to strike
New Zealand Ambulance Association and First Union members will withdraw labour for four hours from the start of each of their shifts.
Drop in crime or lack of reporting?
Auckland council says crime in the central city is dropping, but a Queen Street building manager is questioning the figures.
Gynaecologist breached woman's rights in denying hysterectomy
The woman requested the hysterectomy after experiencing ongoing pain and bleeding from endometriosis.
Covid-19 update: 1693 new cases, 28 further deaths
The number of new cases are higher, and there were more deaths than last week.
Person dies after gunfire at Auckland intersection
Police swarmed on Pakuranga after a series of up to 10 gunshots.
ANZ cuts mortgage rates
ANZ Bank has cut some of its fixed home loan and term deposit rates again.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 19 August 2024
On today's episode, there's chaos on roads around the motu with a polar vortex smashing the country with wind, rain and snow, Police have been gathering CCTV footage in east Auckland's Pakuranga… Audio
Can you get ketamine for depression in New Zealand?
Todd Hilleard tried half a dozen different antidepressants before turning to much less common prescription.
'Transformational shifts' in healthcare put at risk by reset
A plan to transform healthcare through fewer specialist hospitals, more ambulances to link them and more community care is in limbo.
Heath and safety consultants prosecuted over driver's traumatic head injury
Safe Business Solutions was fined $70,000 and ordered to pay reparations of $28,403 for exposing an individual to risk of serious injury or death.
Auckland to Wellington sleeper train could return
An overnight Wellington to Auckland train could be making a return, 20 years after it was disestablished. Wellington Regional Council's transport committee chair Thomas Nash spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Former political figure on trial for historical sexual abuse
A former political figure is on trial in Auckland this week, accused of historical sexual abuse in the 1990s. RNZ political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
How far will home loan rates fall?
The Reserve Bank has signalled further rate cuts to come, but what will that mean for borrowers?
'Irreplaceable' naval memorabilia stolen from cadets base
The Training Ship Godley Navy Cadets' building was broken into over the weekend of 10 and 11 August.
Political commentators Neale Jones & Brigitte Morten
Neale, Brigitte and Kathryn discuss the mounting pressure on the Health Minister, the Prime Minister's trip to Canberra, and the long-awaited OCR cut. Audio
'Hoons' driving dangerously ruining Hamilton - councillor
A Hamilton City councillor says growing reckless and violent behaviour at illegal street racing events is putting people in danger. Audio
AA backs breath-testing boost
The AA says the government's plan for more breath tests should make people think twice about drink-driving. Audio
ACT won't be at Koroneihana - but were they invited?
Political leaders are descending on Tūrangawaewae Marae at the Māori King's invitation this week, with one notable absence. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 19 August
On today's episode, the Government's introducing incentive payments for the Police if they meet impairment and speeding enforcement targets on the roads, transport Minister is Simeon Brown joins us… Audio
What's Up helpline plugs the gap in social worker shortage
A spectacular mural at a Gisborne skatepark is the winning entry in a competition to raise awareness of a free counselling service for young people in distress. Audio