Safety
Worksafe must investigate ‘systemic issues’ at Parliament – Mai Chen
Lawyer Mai Chen says Parliament's workplace culture needs to change, and the only way that's going to happen is to ensure there are consequences for perpetrators. She told Lisa Owen Worksafe should be… Audio
Engineering firms identify serious risks with new Chch building
Christchurch City Council is insisting a building found to have serious seismic flaws poses no immediate risk to the public. But the future of the new High Street block remains unclear, after three… Video, Audio
Old tubing likely cause of Pike River mine re-entry delay
As Pike River families gathered at the mine's entrance today, the recovery agency's boss revealed years-old tubing was likely responsible for the delay in re-entry. Logan Church reports from… Video, Audio
Women’s Refuge: Brian Tamaki’s words are verbally violent
Women's Refuge has cancelled a planned meeting with representatives of Destiny Church's Man-Up programme because of behaviour it describes as "arrogant", "destructive" and "downright ugly". Video, Audio
BANG! Season 3 Episode 5: Kinky Boots
What you think of as kinky and what I think of as kinky might be two different things, but it generally means behaviours and fantasies outside of the sexual 'norm'. In this episode, Melody talks with… Audio
Blind people warn about e-scooters danger
We have discussed e-scooters a lot on the radio - but less so the impact on some members of the community who use the footpaths. Audio
Sean Gourley: NZ maths genius warns about the future of AI
New Zealander Dr Sean Gourley is a prominent international expert in the mathematics of conflict situations. He speaks to Jim about the role future role of A.I in our lives. Audio
E-scooter safety concerns: 'Post Reports'
Seen by some as a viable, cheap and fun urban transport solution, Lime electric scooters got taken off the streets of Auckland and Dunedin last week over safety concerns. We share an e-scooter… Audio
The big issue: Transport 14 January 2019
Question of the day: Should kids bike to school - would you let your kids do it? Audio
Water safety initiative launched
Eighty-two people have died from drowning so far in 2018, and water safety groups today launched an initiative to try and prevent further such tragedies. Audio
Māori warden: 'You don't have to fight violence with violence'
Jackie Waitapu, a lone Māori warden who stepped into the middle of a brawl on a Auckland train to protect other passengers, says she was just doing her job and spreading some love Video, Audio
Migrants and water safety
In this episode of Voices; we look at water safety and efforts to improve water competencies for migrants. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
The safety video that's got everyone talking ...
It might be getting millions of hits overseas and it's certainly set tongues wagging at home, but is Air NZ's new safety video actually doing its job? Audio
Trampolines causing injuries
Trampolines have been a staple of kiwi backyards for years, but experts reckon more regulation is needed. New ACC data shows there are more than 1000 tramp accidents every month in New Zealand, and… Audio
NZTA criticised for not focussing enough on safety
The Transport Agency has 'failed everyone' over dodgy warrants of fitness exposed by a car crash in which a passenger later died. That's according to the chair of its own board. Audio
No help for woman in road rage attack
A woman who was attacked by a man in a road rage incident is asking why other drivers didn't answer her calls for help. Audio
Tourists’ deaths prompt safety call from DOC, police
While most international trampers make it back safely after heading out on a trek, recent deaths have prompted a call from DOC and police for New Zealanders to step up and talk to tourists about… Audio
Brake-testing revelations add to regulation failures
Safety certificates for heavy vehicles were issued by a Transport Agency inspector, despite an 18-month roller brake machine breakdown.
Recreational boaties still need to heed safety warning
New research shows recreational boaties are improving their attitudes to safety, but many are still not wearing lifejackets and people are still drinking alcohol on the water. 19 boaties died last… Audio
$7.5m to be spent on Auckland level crossings
A $7.5m funding boost to improve safety measures at level crossings across Auckland is being welcomed by the family of a teenager who was killed by a train. Video, Audio