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Union rep in trouble over bus announcements in Wellington
A union representative in Wellington is in trouble for taking matters into his own hands, in a battle over the public announcements on buses. Pretoria Gordon reports. Audio
Free prescriptions reduce hospitalisation rates: study
People who skip getting a prescription because they can't afford to pay the $5 charge are 34 percent more likely to end up in hospital, according to a new Victoria University study. The study's lead… Audio
New Zealanders stuck in New Caledonia as airport remains closed
New Zealanders in New Caledonia say food supply is low as local stores are ransacked and vandalised, and the nation's International Airport remains closed to commercial flights, leaving stranded… Audio
David Seymour makes fresh attack on Waitangi Tribunal
The ACT Party leader David Seymour is making a fresh attack on the Waitangi Tribunal, saying it has become increasingly involved in activism and has gone well-beyond its brief. In-Depth Maori… Audio
Mt Roskill residents say they feel 'let down' by Police
Residents of the Auckland suburb of Mt Roskill who been assaulted and robbed have told the Police Minister at a packed community meeting they feel let down by the police. Reporter Lucy Xia was at the… Audio
Govt to spend more than $153 million on charter schools
The government will be spending a lot more than $153 million on charter schools. Cabinet papers show that's just the extra cost of setting up and overseeing the publicly funded, privately-owned… Audio
Winston Peters on situation in New Caledonia
New Zealanders in New Caledonia say they are feeling vulnerable amidst the escalating protests in the country. Minister of Foreign Affairs Winton Peters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The strange stoush over announcements on Wellington's buses
And how a union boss ruined a regional councillor's morning.
Rioting enters fifth day in New Caledonia
Five people have died and hundreds have been injured as rioting in New Caledonia enters its fifth day. Pacific editor Koroi Hawkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Widespread unrest continues in New Caledonia
French security forces are still struggling to restore law and order in New Caledonia four days into widespread unrest in the capital Noumea. RNZ Pacific's Lydia Lewis looks at how the week of… Audio
Man charged with attempted murder of Slovakian PM
Police in Slovakia have charged a man with the attempted murder of the country's prime minister. Slovak Foreign Policy Association in Bratislava director Tomáš Strážay spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Police in firing line as residents reveal crime, violence fears
Aucklanders who have been assaulted and robbed have told the Police Minister they feel let down by police.
Explained: Covid and new variants in town
Explainer Editor Katie Kenny breaks down the new sub-variants of Covid-19 that are facing us this winter. Audio
Overhauling our drug policies
Our current drug laws are harmful, according to a group of experts who want to see the Misuse of Drugs Act overhauled Audio
Bringing back prescription fees could lead to jump in hospital admissions
Academic says the research is "really good evidence to show that we should keep all prescriptions free for everybody".
'A factory for doctors for Australia': Junior doctors strike
Junior doctors say they are taking strike action because of the dangers of being overworked in hospitals.
Never too old: Dr Te Piere Warahi and his journey to obtaining a PhD at 73
Dr Warahi (Ngāti Maniapoto) has just recently completed his studies at the University of Auckland on the experiences of Māori caregivers. Audio
Working with death: The Dunedin woman following the family profession
Jodie Hope has just been named president of the New Zealand Embalmers Association, only the second woman to hold the position, and the first to lead an all-female executive. Audio
Police hunt underway after stabbing in south Auckland
One person was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
Charges laid in 'largest illegal lottery' in NZ, Internal Affairs says
It is alleged the defendants made over $11 million over a year from selling illegal lotteries online, with prizes such as expensive cars and boats.