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Witness recalls 'shocking' moment he stopped car that ran over woman
"I just got up, filled with adrenaline and just ran...I made him get out of the car, told him get out, stay there, wait for the cops."
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Pacific news in brief for 25 February
A round-up of news from around the region, including a Papau New Guinean mother being saved after sorcery accusations.
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Feature interview: the Alzheimer's scandal
Billions of dollars poured into Alzheimer's disease research has brought us no closer to understanding why some people lose their memories and fade away in front of their families. Yes, the human… Audio
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Prisoners served dinner as early as 2.30pm at jail
The Office of the Inspectorate has released an inspection report of Northland Region Corrections Facility.
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Why a Groove Armada DJ sold his music rights to start farming
Andy Cato says "pure madness" drove him to pursue a new passion. Video, Audio
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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 25 February 2025
In today's episode, the government is looking to increase prescription supply from three to twelve months in a bid to try and ease the pressure on general practice doctors, the government is making it… Audio
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Marape arrives in Honiara to discuss sustainable tuna fisheries
The Honiara Summit 2025 aims to address the sustainable use of marine resources, including tuna fish, which is crucial for the region.
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Govt looks to increase prescription supply to 12 months
The government is looking to increase prescription supply from three to twelve months in a bid to try and ease the pressure on general practice doctors. The Royal New Zealand College of General… Audio
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Jimmy Barnes says he was often 'incapacitated' writing new album
The Legendary Australian rocker has been hit with a series of health issues. Video
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Bowel cancer survivor's deep dive into processed meat industry
Audio 25 Feb 2025Lucie Morris-Marr was a fit and healthy 44 year old, mother of two when she received a shock diagnosis of invasive stage four bowel cancer. She had no family history, was a non smoker, had a varied… Audio
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NZ and Australia have some of highest rates of breast cancer
New Zealand and Australia have been found to have some of the highest rates of breast cancer in the world. Victoria University of Wellington's Health Services Research Centre senior research fellow in… Audio
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Reduction in breast cancer death rates: 'We're heading in the right direction'
A new global study shows New Zealand is doing well in bringing down the number of breast cancer deaths, a health researcher says.
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Youthline sees surge in young people asking for support
The free Helpline service for young people - Youthline - has seen a huge surge in demand. Youthline's clinical improvement lead Liz Hosking-Clement spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
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Pope Francis remains in critical condition
Pope Francis had a restful 10th night in a Rome hospital - but remains in critical condition and has developed mild kidney failure. Italian correspondent Seema Gupta spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Roberta Flack, Grammy Award-winning singer, dies at 88
Roberta Flack was known for her celebrated interpretations of romantic ballads like "Killing Me Softly With His Song" as well as her professional collaborations and social activism.
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Pope Francis, in critical condition, had a 'good' night in hospital, Vatican says
The Vatican said on Monday morning that "it was a good night, the pope slept and is resting".
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The science of pain
University of Bristol neuroscientist Dr Dan Baumgardt explains what goes on in our brains to create pain - and why soldiers on battlefields can temporarily disconnect from pain to stay alive. Audio
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Dai Henwood's breathing deteriorates over 'tumour activity', postpones shows
Henwood was diagnosed with cancer in 2020. Audio
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Singer-songwriter Ria Hall to perform with new haka group
She said her return to haka feels different this time.
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List of issues from nutritionist on school lunch programmes
Checkpoint obtained an email that was sent to Ministry of Education officials by a Ka Ora, Ka Ako Nutritionist after they visited some Auckland schools. Audio
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Osteopath crossed boundaries with explicit messages to client
An osteopath who exchanged hundreds of personal messages with a client - some of an explicit sexual nature - has been found to have crossed professional boundaries.
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'Gamechanging' clinical trial expands to new cities for blood cancer patients
The therapy involves modifying patients' immune cells in the laboratory to attack and destroy cancer cells.
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Nutritionist speaks on govt school lunches programme
A Ministry of Education Nutritionist has raised a litany of issues with the healthy school lunch programme, including massive wastage, the concerning quality of meals and the safety of supposedly… Audio
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The neuroscientist way to improve mental health
Audio 24 Feb 2025There was a time when we had to work hard for a hit of happy hormones our bodies produce naturally. Sugar, alcohol, scrolling social media on smart phones make dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and… Audio
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Former council building inspector sentenced for receiving $35k in cash bribes
He has been sentenced to 11 months' home detention.
