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Drip, drip, drip: NZ's biggest political leaks
The Public Service Commissioner has issued a fresh directive to public servants to stop leaking sensitive information.
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How much plastic are we inhaling every day?
Auckland University scientists have researched how much plastic we could be inhaling, especially indoors where we spend most of our time. Dr Joel Rindelaub and Dr Gordon Miskelly tested the air in two… Audio
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Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 May 2025
In today's episode, A former All Black says the controversial collision game is allowing influencers and organisers to make money off head injuries and concussions, New Zealand's privacy commissioner… Audio
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Health minister reveals more details on new Wellington Hospital ED
Simeon Brown says the expanded emergency department would better meet the needs of patients.
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Police investigating report of assault on hospital worker
Police are investigating a report of a Christchurch Hospital worker being assaulted on Monday night - the second assault on a hospital worker in the space of a week. Health NZ regional deputy chief… Audio
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'We saved for ages for the gate, you'd expect something like that to last'
A Christchurch woman was shocked to be told that, if she wants her automatic gate to keep working, she'll have to spend almost $1k to get it upgraded.
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Watch: 'Serious trim' for hairdressing law
Minister David Seymour says the current rules aren't making a difference to public health, but are frustrating businesses and customers.
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Uncle of teen who died playing 'tackle game' calls for end of 'Run It' events
Pete Satterhwaite says some All Blacks, rugby league players and coaches could also help to prevent another death. Audio
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'Harsh': Youth homelessness advocate on Budget
The head of a group that helps the homeless fears proposed changes could push some young people into harm's way.
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Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 May 2025
In today's episode, the family of a 19-year-old Palmerston North teenager who died after taking part in a Run-It game in with friends are having to come to terms with the young man's death, a… Audio
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US no longer recommending COVID-19 vaccine to children, healthy pregnant women
But these recent changes have drawn criticism.
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When might the planned 24/7 health service eventuate?
The new, planned, 24/7 telehealth service giving people access to online GP appointments, is due to be launched in the next month or so. Audio
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Child dies from meningococcal disease in Fiji
The country's health ministry has recorded four laboratory-confirmed cases of meningococcal disease. Audio
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Clinical trial underway to test kava to treat PTSD
A new clinical trial is underway to test a traditional Pacific healing method for treating post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. The study's co-lead University of Waikato associate professor Sione… Audio
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Gisborne Mayor on doctors strike
Fifty senior doctors at Gisborne Tairāwhiti Hospital walked off the job at midnight last night, for a 24-hour strike for better pay and work conditions. Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz spoke to Corin… Audio
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Health NZ on Tairāwhiti Hospital doctors strike
Health New Zealand says the situation in Tairāwhiti Hospital is challenging, but progress is being made with more permanent staff now signing on. Health NZ's Chief Clinical Officer Dr Richard Sullivan… Audio
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Warning public service leaks 'must stop' revealed in leaked email
Sir Brian Roche says in some cases public servants should be fired. Audio
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Solomon Islands joins WHO Executive Board
Solomon Islands was nominated as a board member representing the Western Pacific Regional Office at a meeting last year.
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Senior doctors strike at Tairāwhiti Hospital
Doctors in Gisborne say Wednesday's strike causes only minor disruption compared to ongoing delays from chronic understaffing. Consultant Physician in General Medicine at Tairāwhiti Hospital senior… Audio
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Sexual assault survivor says ACC process is retraumatising victims
The woman says she shouldn't have to recount the details of her assault to a stranger after it's already been proven in court. Audio
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Teen dies after head injury from tackle game
An expert who raised concerns about the Run-It game trend, says more must urgently be done after the loss of a teenager on Monday. AUT Professor Patria Hume spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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How many public sector jobs have really been axed?
Thousands of jobs have been cut as part of government cost-saving. But exactly how many have gone depends on who you ask.
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The scale of public sector job cuts
How RNZ calculated the numbers and why it exceeds other official datasets.
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Sexually abused woman retraumatised applying for ACC support
A woman who was sexually violated as a child says she has been further traumatised by the process of applying for support from ACC. Timothy Brown reports. Audio
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Fifty senior Gisborne Hospital doctors on 24-hour strike
The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists says it's written to the government twice to express concern about the hospital being "on the brink of collapse".
