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NZ lights beacon for Queen's Jubilee
New Zealand was the second of 54 Commonwealth nations to light a jubilee beacon as part of the four days of celebration. On the steps to the Tangi Te Keo Mt Victoria lookout a karakia began the… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 3 June 2022
The National Party says Victim Support's refusal to release a report into bullying feels like a 'cover up' The Government is trying to allay concerns over growing ties with the United States defence… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 2 June 2022
Top stories for Thursday 2nd of June 2022. Victim Support is refusing to release a report into claims of workplace bullying, Teachers are feeling angry and unsafe as Covid continues to spread through… Audio
NZ filmmakers fresh back from Cannes
NZ Film makers have just returned from Cannes with around 20 received funding from the New Zealand Film Commission to get there. One of those producers who has just touched down back in New Zealand is… Audio
Volunteers celebrated this month
Later in June volunteers are being celebrated through National Volunteer Week which also coincides with Matariki. Michelle Kitney from Volunteering NZ talks to Anna. Audio
Turning PPE into water and vinegar
PPE - personal protective equipment - has been essential to our COVID-19 response. Where is all the used material going? Audio
Midday News for 1 June 2022
Jacinda Ardern and Joe Biden promise their two countries will work more closely together. A report into Pharmac reveals it's contributing to inequitable health outcomes. Audio
Christchurch Hospital running out of beds, postponing surgeries
There are now more patients than beds at Christchurch Hospital, with health bosses preparing for that to get worse heading into winter.
Planned care, including some major surgeries, have been… Audio
Locals in uproar over planned fees for zoo parking
Plans to charge for parking at Auckland Zoo and MOTAT is causing a flap, some might say an uproar, at a time when the cost of living just keeps rising.
Electronic parking meters will soon be… Audio
$40m Oranga Tamariki project criticised
Top officials were kept in the dark about a bungled $40 million Oranga Tamariki project to expand services to children who are victims of sexual abuse.
The Government says what went on is an… Audio
Former Celebration Church members want it to lose charitable status
Former members of the Celebration Church who donated thousands of dollars want it stripped of its charitable status.
They also want an independent investigation into allegations of exploitation.
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Crying at the movies is a sign of strength
Do you find yourself blubbering at movies? It could be a sign of your emotional strength.
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Midday News for 31 May 2022
The Police Minister says more needs to be done to rein in gang violence. Hospital Emergency Departments around the country struggle to cope with patient numbers. Audio
Shaun Gray inquest: Nurse describes fight for admission
A nurse has told an inquest into the death of a mental health patient at Palmerston North Hospital she felt like it was a fight to get him admitted.
The nurse says she's never experienced another… Audio
Media expert on Kamahl Santamaria Breakfast departure
There is still silence from state broadcaster TVNZ about the abrupt departure of new Breakfast show host Kamahl Santamaria.
TVNZ won't answer questions about his sudden resignation, quiting after… Audio
RNZ analysis of moves to tackle supermarket duopoly
The government has accepted all but two of the recommendations from a Commerce Commission study into supermarkets.
It's instead taking an even harder line on those two - opting for annual reviews of… Audio
Supermarket duopoly shake up necessary - Consumer NZ
Consumer advocacy groups are giving moves to shake up the supermarket duopoly the thumbs up.
The government has accepted all but two of the recommendations from a Commerce Commission study into… Audio
Food and Grocery Council welcomes supermarket shake up
The Food and Grocery Council has welcomed the government's plan to shake up the supermarket sector.
Under the changes a grocery sector watchdog will be set up and a mandatory code of conduct will be… Audio
Grant Robertson on supermarket shake up plans
The Government's plan to shake up the supermarket duopoly has the backing of consumer groups, but will it actually bring down your groceries bills?
Under the changes a grocery sector watchdog will be… Audio