Anusha Bradley
The fuss over new infant formula rules
A two billion dollar industry faces new rules to protect new parents - and it's pushing back Audio
Baby formula companies urged govt to resist ad ban
Baby formula companies have tried to convince the government to resist a global ban on internet marketing of infant milk, despite research showing online advertising was discouraging mums from… Audio
Govt considering opting back into infant formula standards
RNZ understands the government is considering opting back into trans-Tasman infant formula standards, after rejecting them last year. Anusha Bradley reports. Audio
Minister faces criticim over potential conflicts of interest
The Food Safety Minister is facing criticism over potential conflicts of interest, after it emerged his sister advised his office against introducing tougher regulation of baby formula. Andrew Hoggard… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 3 April 2025
On today's episode, an RNZ investigation has revealed ministers were lobbied by infant formula companies in the months before the government ditched tougher rules for how formula is made and sold, the… Audio
Govt Ministers lobbied by infant formula companies
An RNZ investigation has found senior ministers were extensively lobbied by a handful of infant formula companies in the months leading up to the government deciding to ditch tougher rules for how… Audio
Health NZ under fire over lack of palliative care for children
Health New Zealand's commitment to boosting specialist palliative care for dying children is under scrutiny, after promises it was actively recruiting more staff, despite not advertising any jobs… Audio
NZ's only public paediatric palliative care specialist on leave
Dying children may not be getting the end-of-life care they deserve while the country's only publicly funded paediatric palliative care specialist is on extended leave. Investigative journalist Anusha… Audio
Autistic man distressed by construction noise at Mason Clinic
An autistic man locked in a tiny wing at a mental health clinic became so distressed by construction noise next door he stuffed paper into his ears, requiring medical removal. Investigative reporter… Audio
Money for frontline mental health services 'reprioritised'
Money earmarked for frontline mental health services, including tackling severe workforce shortages, was 'reprioritised' to pay for the government's controversial $10 million mental health innovation… Audio
New Oranga Tamariki chief social worker defends record-keeping
Oranga Tamariki's new chief social worker is defending criticisms the ministry does not take record-keeping seriously. Investigative reporter Anusha Bradley spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Investigation raises concerns over Oranga Tamarki's record-keeping
Watchdogs say they don't know if the use of restraint and seclusion on children in Oranga Tamariki facilities is justified, because the Children's Ministry is not recording enough data about their… Audio
Oranga Tamariki social worker facing censure after removing child from grandmother
An Oranga Tamariki social worker is facing censure and supervision nine years after removing a child from her grandmother based on a string of unchecked lies filed with the Family Court. Investigative… Audio
Jehovah's Witnesses' final attempt to escape the Abuse in Care inquiry dismissed by the Supreme Court
RNZ senior in-depth investigative reporter Anusha Bradley, joins Emile Donovan to discuss the case. Audio
Government plans to drop directors' personal liabilities
The government is planning to drop what it calls a "huge layering of personal liabilities for directors" in changes to encourage more listings on the Stock Exchange. Speaking to RNZ's series RICH: The… Audio
Anusha Bradley on RNZ's RICH series
RNZ's in depth reporter Anusha Bradley shares what it was like talking to the mega wealthy in New Zealand for the new series RICH. Audio
Rod Duke: NZ's view of the rich is 'different' from US
The multi-millionaire business owner, Rod Duke, says rich people are either loved or loathed by New Zealanders. The managing director and majority shareholder of Briscoe Group says attitudes to wealth… Audio
Mainfreight billionaire supports idea of wealth tax
One of the richest people in the country supports paying more tax, but says the super wealthy worry the government will waste any money it raises. Rich: The meaning of wealth in Aotearoa, is produced… Audio
ACC reinstates one-on-one case managers
In an extraordinary U-turn, ACC has gone back to providing single case managers for 12,500 clients, because a $74 million restructure of its case management system has not worked. Anusha Bradley spoke… Audio
Held for 18 years without charge - this is the life of a disabled man in NZ
The case of 'Jay', held indefinitely without charge for 18 years, is raising questions of how we treat our intellectually disabled community Audio