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Fewer scars for Waitako heart bypass surgery patients
People needing heart bypass surgery in Waikato are now leaving hospital with fewer scars, thanks to a specially trained nurse team. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio
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7-year-old girl dies after falling from quad bike into path of mower
The little girl was sitting on a loose plywood platform on the quad bike driven by her father when she fell into the path of a mower being towed behind
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Could Australia's 'No Jab, No Pay/No Play' policies work in NZ?
Under Australia's long-standing 'No Jab, No Pay' legislation, parents must have kids immunised to qualify for family tax benefits and subsidised childcare. Audio
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Fiji issues measles warning amid rising cases in Aus, NZ
New Zealand has reported around 30 measles cases, while Australia has recorded 162 cases this year.
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Should no jab, no play policy be introduced for NZ children?
Could compulsory childhood immunisation - like Australia's No Jab/ No Play policy - help boost New Zealand's low vaccination coverage? Since the current measles outbreak began 50 days ago, MMR measles… Audio
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Australia's social media ban for children takes effect
It's the first country in the world to ban social media for under-16s, with 10 major platforms ordered to block children or face a fine. Audio
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'Just a disaster': Friends' dream fishing trip ends in nightmare
Two women were hurt injured as they were thrown into the air and crashed back on deck during a bar crossing.
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The internal journey of the ingested Fabergé egg
Dr Cameron Schauer is a gastroenterologist, interventional endoscopist and a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Auckland and he joins Emile Donovan. Audio
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Warning given to beachgoers this summer
Multiple water-related tragedies at Auckland beaches have triggered a warning to beachgoers from Surf Livesaving.
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Abuse of trust: Soldier dismissed from army for stealing
An army corporal who swindled thousands of dollars from her comrades has lost her military career and will be held in detention.
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Akaroa King Salmon products recalled over listeria risk
The recalled salmon products were sold in Christchurch and Dunedin.
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Landowners to get more compensation from councils as RMA replaced
The Resource Management Act is going, and the government has revealed what will replace it. Audio
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Full-time carers' appeal for employee status upheld
Two parents who care full-time for their disabled children are, in fact, employees of the government - and should receive the same benefits and protections. Supreme Court rules.
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Eliesa Katoa's rugby league career and health in jeopardy after head knock
The consequenses have continued in the wake of one of the scariest sporting moments of the year. Eliesa Katoa's rugby league career and long term health are both in serious jeopardy after the Tongan… Audio
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'We're growing': Te Pāti Māori co-leaders on dismal poll
Support for the party dropped to one percent in the latest poll after weeks of in-fighting, two expulsions and one court order.
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Is laser eye surgery really all it's cracked up to be?
When filmmaker Dana Conroy's doctor suggested laser eye surgery, or LASIK, to correct her nearsightedness, it seemed like a good idea. With success rates touted near 99% and millions of people getting… Audio
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Oral Questions for 9 December 2025
Audio 9 Dec 2025Questions to Ministers Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? CATHERINE WEDD to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: What… Audio
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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 9 December 2025
A blaze in Tongariro National Park is raging on. While crews are still battling to contain it, the local hapu says they're a lot further ahead than last time; The nurses union says people are waiting… Audio
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Union says nurse shortage is causing delays in GP wait times
The nurses union says people are waiting longer to see their GP because nurses are leaving primary healthcare for better pay overseas, or in hospitals. Tracey Morgan is an NZNO delegate and primary… Audio
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I accidentally got sunburnt - what should I do?
If you're glowing lobster-red, don't reach for the toothpaste or butter - here's what the experts recommend to help heal your skin.
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Unpacking a tussle with non-vegetarian food at festivals
The debate reflects a deeper tension over how Indian cultural practices are defined in New Zealand.
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The human toll of ACC's financial squeeze
People like father Jacob Hamlin and his family have wound up in hardship as the agency pushes more people off long-term claims to get costs under control. Audio
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Tonga league staff face ban over handling of Katoa injury
Three staff from Tonga's rugby league team face a potential two-year ban from NRL and Australian Rugby League Commission competition for two years.
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Sawong in coma after emergency separation of PNG conjoined twins
Tom and Sawong, who were fused at the lower abdomen, had unplanned emergency surgery at Sydney Children's Hospital on Sunday after Tom began to deteriorate rapidly.
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The clouded legacy of Dr Truby King
Emeritus Professor of History Barbara Brookes, who wrote King's entry for the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography joins Emile Donovan. Audio
