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1080 poisoning ruled out for illness in wild boar case
Yesterday we spoke to Sue Grey the lawyer for a Putaruru family struck down with a mystery illness initially thought to be botulism after eating wild boar. They are battling to have that diagnosis… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 23 January 2017
Tiwai fire: More firefighters to help after overnight battle, Drivers may get compensation for poor petrol, Arson suspected at Auckland high-rise fire, Govt to announce mental health inquiry, Why… Audio
Top Stories for monday 22 January 2018
Road police numbers drop as road toll climbs, Two killed in Dunedin house fire, Rocket Lab launches Electron satellite into orbit, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces pregnancy, Auckland homes… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 22 December 2017
Christmas carnage as a motorist deliberately mows down shoppers on Melbourne's busiest street, New Zealand has gone against the US in a UN vote over Israel's capital, and Auckland health authorities… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 21 December 2017
New cannabis legislation 'slow progress' - patients; is cannabis law change all it's cracked up to be?; health bosses say Auckland mumps outbreak now an epidemic; moving Auckland Port's vehicle… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 20 December 2017
Donald Trump's Christmas treat for big business - we go live to Washington where a sweeping tax cut package is about to be passed, A Medicinal Cannabis campaigner says he's ready for disappintment on… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 19 December 2017
Passengers killed as train derails near Seattle, Surgery tourists warned after patient's death, Ex-cop jailed for life after guilty plea for wife's murder, 'Oil companies need to be history' - Russel… Audio
Top Stories for Monday 18 December 2017
The New Zealand chairperson of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine Dr John Bonning says alcohol is a factor in too many admissions to hospital emergency departments. $22 million will be… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 15 December 2017
There are warnings the Government's plans to alleviate child poverty and boost health and education spending could come unstuck if the economy isn't as strong as expected. State Highway 1 north of… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 14 December 2017
Nearly two-thirds of MPs have voted in support of a bill that would legalise euthanasia. The Government says it will consider moves to rein in rapidly rising salaries for top public servants. It's… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 13 December 2017
Whangarei Hospital's blood bank has been declared substandard and the New Zealand Blood Service has been forced to step in to help. Eleven of New Zealand's 20 District Health Boards are not keeping… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 12 December 2017
Head Hunters gang leader linked to money laundering, 'Attempted terrorist attack' near Times Square, Surgical mesh limit long overdue - sufferers, Merry Christmas for some Edgecumbe residents Audio
Top Stories for Monday 11 December 2017
Police appeal for witnesses after Papamoa beach fight; Fuel shortages likely after Marsden Pt pipeline false alarm; Briscoes boss fights to land helicopter at Herne Bay home; schools closed in race to… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 8 December 2017
Auckland train workers are striking on Friday following plans by rail operator Transdev to reduce staff on Auckland trains to be driver-only. A medical trial has shown Pharmac was right when it made a… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 7 December 2017
Trump confirms plan to move US embassy to Jerusalem, Trump recognises Jerusalem as Israel's capital, Drinking water may be chlorinated across NZ, Report on 'struggling' Health Ministry no surprise -… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 6 December 2017
New Zealand is being urged to follow Australia's lead and tighten security laws to prevent foreign governments influencing domestic politics. Auckland Council has voted against closing the Waitakere… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 5 December 2017
Ashburton fire 'totalled' factory, hospitalises three firefighters, Water limits across regions as temperatures soar, Napier risks running out of water, Weather: How long will the heat remain? Health… Audio
Top Stories for Monday 4 December 2017
Unions cautiously support Jones' work for dole idea; PM Jacinda Ardern on Jones' work-for-the-dole proposal; compensation offered in effort to boost live organ donations; Brisbane man's 21st becomes… Audio
Naida Glavish: kia ora groundbreaker
Back in 1984, Naida Glavish was the toll operator who greeted incoming callers with two words, "kia ora" going against the grain. She says the general public didn't mind but her managers did. She… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 1 December 2017
Dismay over police decision on CTV prosecution; CTV collapse: will there be corporate manslaughter charge?; Trump to fire Tillerson - reports; NCEA, scholarship exams finish; scientist warns… Audio