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Made in NZ: WASP a locally made chain throwing device
A little known danger for our hard working logging truck drivers around the country is actually not when they're on the road dealing with some appalling drivers. In fact it's a shoulder problem that… Audio
Surgery needed for girl who had braces fitted by untrained dentist
The 12-year-old's mother was led to believe the dentist was an orthodontist.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 6 May 2024
On today's episode, a homicide investigation has been launched after a shooting on Auckland's Ponsonby Road on Sunday night, RNZ reporter Maia Ingoe has the latest, Councils from Horowhenua, Kapiti… Audio
Public transport advocates push for Te Huia funding
More than 200 people signed a petition, calling for the government to continue funding the service.
Homicide investigation launched after shooting in Ponsonby
A homicide investigation has been launched after a shooting on Auckland's Ponsonby Road on Sunday night. RNZ reporter Maia Ingoe spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
23-year-old spends month in hospital after 'one in a million' reaction
Charlotte Gilmour suffered an extremely rare, near-fatal allergic reaction to a medicine and didn't know if she would ever recover.
Political commentators Sue Bradford & Liam Hehir
Sue Bradford and Liam Hehir discuss the allegations of inappropriate behaviour surfacing against Green MP Julie Anne Genter, following her outburst in the House - and the party's response. And the… Audio
'Challenging' weeks ahead as Brynderwyns reopening delayed
A Northland business owner says it was horrific to see yet another slip on the Brynderwyn hills, just weeks away from when it was supposed to re-open. Video
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 6 May 2024
On today's episode, Auckland Council is retaining control of its water services in a new deal signed off with the Government, we talk to Local Government Minister Simeon Brown and Labour's Local… Audio
Scanner on wheels a 'game changer' for regions
A company behind a new mobile PET-CT scanner says the slow process to get a national contract for their much-needed service is incredibly frustrating. Audio
Scanner-on-wheels takes cancer diagnostics to rural areas
The $7 million mobile unit, made in the Netherlands, will park at provincial and rural hospitals, making it easier for people to get screened. Mercy Radiology Medical Director Dr Remy Lim spoke to… Audio
Dozens of cattle infected with bird flu in the US
Dozens of cattle herds in the United States are infected with bird flu and public health experts say there's a risk migratory birds will carry the strain around the world infecting cows in other… Audio
Labour on government's new water policy
The Labour Party is crying foul over Auckland's new government agreement separating council finances from its water provider. Labour's local government spokesperson Kieran McAnulty spoke to Corin… Audio
UN accuses Israel of denying Gaza aid access as famine takes hold
While not a formal famine declaration, World Food Programme's boss made the comments based on the "horror" on the ground.
Auckland Transport in talks with NZTA to share costs of congestion charge
AT could introduce charges for using strategic roads from early 2026.
Singer Ria Hall announces bid for mayor in Tauranga
The singer-songwriter Ria Hall has announced her bid for mayor in Tauranga. Musician and mayoral hopeful Ria Hall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Woman survives "one in a million" reaction to medicine
A young woman who suffered an extremely rare, near-fatal reaction to a medicine says it was terrifying not knowing whether she would ever fully recover. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
AT in talks with Waka Kotahi about sharing cameras for congestion charging scheme
Auckland Transport is headed into talks about whether it can share Waka Kotahi's highway cameras for the city's congestion charging scheme - to cut costs. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Two by Twos minister outed as paedophile attended meetings
An American minister of a global secretive sect who was outed as a paedophile and sexual predator after his death had visited New Zealand multiple times to attend the religious group's annual… Audio
Armed police on Ponsonby Road after man killed
Auckland's Ponsonby Road is closed this morning, with armed police on site, after a man was killed there last night. Reporter Maia Ingoe spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio