Ella Stewart
NZ Made: Down Under Honey's Jason Prior
Down Under Honey is a family owned and operated business in Manawatu that manages a team of beekeepers and 1500 beehives. They produce everything honey related from simple Manuka honey to reusable… Audio
India travel ban unlikely to be lifted as Covid there surges
Let's begin this morning in India, where it's looking increasingly unlikely the travel ban will be lifted next week after the country recorded its highest daily death toll this week as a triple mutant… Audio
Healthcare professionals react to sector overhaul
The government has announced a massive health sector overhaul which will see all 20 district health boards around New Zealand abolished. In its place will be a new body, Health NZ, which will plan… Audio
Moko kauae worn with pride by Māori Judge Ophir Cassidy
Ophir Cassidy is the first Maori judge with a moko kauae to be appointed to the district court. In a special sitting of the Manukau District Court at Te Kura Maori o Nga Tapuwae - Judge Cassidy's old… Audio
Emotional scenes as friends, whanau reunited by travel bubble
After more than a year of Zoom calls and "wish you were heres" with friends and family in Australia, the trans-Tasman bubble finally opened yesterday. There were emotional scenes at airports across… Audio
40 yo relics excavated from Christchurch's Catholic Cathedral
Demolition workers at Christchurch's Catholic Cathedral have excavated coffee jars full of holy bones and relics that were buried underneath the building for more than 40 years. Catholic Diocese of… Audio
New theatre show brings south Asian voices to the stage
A new show written during lockdown explores familiar relationships, gender norms and intergenerational conflict. Showing for two weeks at the Basement theatre in Auckland's CBD, First World Problems… Audio
Making caskets that reflect the characters inside
In our New Zealand made segment this week, what kind of coffin do you want when you die? Ross Hall makes personalised caskets for everyone's different interests. He spoke to our reporter Ella Stewart… Audio
Polyfest has a proud legacy throughout the generations
ASB's Polyfest is back this week. From Wednesday the Manukau Sports Bowl bursts into life with traditional song and dance as students grace the Polyfest stage for the first time in a couple of years… Audio
Temporary suspension of flights from India after Covid surge
New Zealand has temporarily suspended travel from India as a response to a surge in Covid cases amongst returnees. It came after 23 new positive cases of Covid were identified in managed isolation… Audio
Women's health services chronically underfunded
A leading healthcare professional says the problems facing women's health services would've been solved long ago if they'd been affecting men. Yesterday, the Gender Justice Collective gathered on the… Audio
Cervical smears vitally important for all women - health expert
Labour MP Kiritapu Allan shared the news yesterday that she has stage 3 cervical cancer and is taking medical leave to start the fight of her life. Posting on her Facebook page she prompted… Audio
People keen to travel if bubble opens with Australia
We find out today when we will able to head to Australia without needing to quarantine on arrival or on the way back. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is due to announce the date of the Trans-Tasman… Audio
Celebrating Easter in managed isolation
It's the Easter break this weekend, meaning many people will be relaxing with their whānau eating a lot of chocolate and hot cross buns.
But for some they'll be stuck inside in managed isolation… Video, Audio
Matt Fenn's 654km run to raise suicide awareness
You may remember 22-year-old Matt Fenn who took on the huge challenge of running 654 kilometres in less than a week for suicide awareness. Only stopping for occasional breaks and power naps, Matt ran… Audio
One-way Cook Islands bubble sees residents flee to NZ
The Cook Islands could lose 40 per cent of its workforce by the end of the year as locals leave for New Zealand in a bid to find work. A one-way travel bubble between Rarotonga and New Zealand has… Audio
Running 654km for suicide awareness around Auckland Domain
How far would you go to raise awareness about an issue you cared about? 22-year old Matt Fenn is attemping to run 654 kilometres around Auckland Domain in six days for suicide awareness. That's one… Audio
Bittersweet ending to cake store's legacy of half a century
When Eileen Faulkner started baking cakes from home in her twenties, little did she think she'd still be going almost six decades on. Eileen and her late husband Bob opened Decor Cakes in the Auckland… Audio
Covid tracer apps and overseas visitors - Michael Baker
Contact tracing apps are used around the world to slow the spread of Covid-19. But what happens when our borders open to Aussies, will they need to download our Covid tracer app to use? And with the… Audio
Accessibility ramp helps comedian Dave Batten to perform
Dave Batten is a Wellington based comedian who is celebrating his 30th birthday by performing in his own show He was born with cerebral palsy and describes himself as 'more of sit down comedian than a… Audio