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Mental health top priority for Pacific youth
Pacific youth have identified mental health as an area that urgently needs to be tackled by the Government. Audio
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Nicky Wagner on funding and support for autism
28 Apr 2017Disabilities Issues Minister Nicky Wagner discusses how IHC pulled out of a contract for autistic support programmes, and how "all disability services want more money." Audio
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Two kidnappers jailed for brutal Dome Valley assault
28 Apr 2017Michelle Blom and Cameron Hakeke have been sentenced to more than two years in prison for their role in the sexual assault and beating of a 19-year-old woman. Audio
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Climate change likely made Cyclones Cook and Debbie worse
Climate experts say the earth warming makes large storms more intense. It comes as NIWA says New Zealand is headed for its hottest April on record in parts. Audio
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Top restaurants fear government immigration changes will starve them of staff
Restauranteurs are concerned immigration rule changes will leave them struggling to find experienced, qualified staff. Read more Video, Audio
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Anger after plaques stolen from war veterans' graves
Sixteen plaques were stolen from a Hamilton cemetery in the weeks leading up to Anzac Day, and this week a grave in Ngatea was desecrated. Audio
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Evening business for 28 April 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Netball team playing in Tania Dalton's memory wins gold
28 Apr 2017The "T-Bags" was a team made up of former Silver Fern Tania Dalton's friends and former team-mates, set up after her death. John Campbell talks to former SIlver Ferns captain Anna Stanley. Read more Video, Audio
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Hospitals at risk of infectious antibiotic-resistant superbug
There were 46 cases of the C-P-E superbug last year, and scientists are warning New Zealand is near a tipping point for its spread. Audio
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Kaikoura businesses worried they'll be refused assistance
Kaikoura business owners are concerned they'll be left out of the $1 million grant programme announced today by The Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges. Audio
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Christchurch cleanup producing potentially toxic dust
28 Apr 2017Medium-density fibreboard has been sitting at an old rubbish put in Wigram since the earthquakes and residents are worried it's harming their health. Video, Audio
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Autism families underfunded and undersupported - advocates
28 Apr 2017Rhys and Lara Hogg have had to move to Marton so they can afford to be the full-time carers of their autistic son Hunter. They say it's a tough slog and they need more support from the government. Read more Audio
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