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A taskforce that's devised a plan to clear a backlog of patients waiting months longer than they should for treatment still cant say how long it will take to work through the queue.

The group was set… Video, Audio

The government has raised concerns about the risk of violent extremists serving in the defence force and receiving firearms training.

Sixteen investigations were carried out into current and would-be… Audio

A task force set up to try to get thousands of people off surgical waiting lists has delivered a long list of recommendations but no target for when to get them done.

The Planned Care Taskforce is… Audio

The first cruise ship to arrive in the capital since the pandemic has docked with covid on board.

The Ovation of the Seas came from Tahiti, docked in Napier on Monday, Wellington this morning, and… Video, Audio

Residents living in Hamilton motels used as emergency housing are increasingly concerned about their unsafe living conditions.

Hamilton mayor Paula Southgate met with the police area commander today… Audio

Today on the second half of The Panel, Wallace and panellists Dave Cormack and Ali Jones discuss hospital wait times and New Zealand being one of the worst countries for children using active… Audio

Today on the Panel, Wallace and panellists Dave Cormack and Ali Jones speak to Dame Jenny Shipley about women MPs now making up half of all seats in the House. Plus, they discuss the UK's latest Prime… Audio

Wallace and panellists Dave Cormack and Ali Jones speak to those behind the first NZ junior girls rugby festival. Plus our panellists tell us what has been on their mind this week. Audio

Today on the second half of The Panel, Wallace and panellists Martin Bosley and Nalini Baruch talk to a public health expert about the rise of mental health apps. Plus, the speak to DOC about a marine… Audio

Wallace and panellists Martin Bosley and Nalini Baruch read the best of your feedback for Friday Mailbag. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their mind this week. Audio

Today on the second half of The Panel, Wallace and panellists Sarah Sparks and Wade Jackson discuss National's proposal for a social investment fund. Plus, they speak to a health expert about the… Audio

Today on the Panel Wallace and panellists Sarah Sparks and Wade Jackson speak to the organisers of the Groundswell protests and about the changes being made to modernise ACC. Plus they discuss Mayor… Audio

Wallace and panellists Sarah Sparks and Wade Jackson speak to the woman Margaret Simpson who bought an 1870 Martin Guitar from the head of Music at a high school for a nominal amount and is now… Audio

New Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has delivered his "expectations" to another of the city's council-owned entities - putting Ports of Auckland in the firing line.

In a move that has become familiar… Audio

Labour has been forced into contesting a by-election in Hamilton West, that could be a litmus test for next year's election.

Independent MP Gaurav Sharma has quit Parliament in what he's calling a… Audio

Midday news for 18 October 2022 Audio

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio