New Zealand
Former elite rugby players twice as likely to get dementia - new study
Former elite rugby players are up to 15 times more likely to suffer from some degenerative brain disorders than other people according to a new study. Researchers from Glasgow University & Queen… Video, Audio
Eating disorders: 168% increase in hospital admissions of children
The number of Kiwis suffering from eating disorders has skyrocketed over the last five years. Figures obtained by Checkpoint show hospital admissions due to an eating disorder has increased by 75%… Audio
Evening business for 5/10/2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6313273862112 Video, Audio
Fears from local growers following international berry recall
Local berry growers are worried a heptitis A scare linked to imported fruit could accidently put people off local produce. The supermarket chain, Foodstuffs, has recalled a number of Pams berries… Video, Audio
Silver Ferns eyeing up Constellation Cup
After the chaos of the make-shift netball series against Jamaica the Silver Ferns are moving on with a focus on defending the Constellation Cup against the traditional rivals Australia. Sports… Video, Audio
OCR reaches highest level in over seven years
Borrowing just got more expensive again. The Reserve Bank's raised the official cash rate by 50 basis points to 3.5 percent, as expected. This is the eighth consecutive rate rise off a record cash… Video, Audio
Ombudsman criticises Oranga Tamariki in wake of Malachi Subecz's death
It's a case of child abuse the Chief Ombudsman has described as the worst he's ever seen. And he says the murder of Malachi Subecz last year was preventable. The five year old's wider whānau made… Audio
Solomons' Foreign Minister admits hesitation in joining US deal
Solomon Islands' Foreign Minister has admitted the country almost didn't sign up to a declaration with the United States because it included indirect references to China. The statement was released… Audio
Dog owners adapt as some plastic poo bags phased out
The new rules around plastic are having an effect on dog owners and their pets' business. The phase-out of single-use plastics means certain dog poop bags are no longer available. Sustainable options… Video, Audio
NZ golfer Ryan Fox reflects on struggles behind scenes of biggest career win
'Very special.. and something I'll never forget'. New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox is reflecting on the biggest win of his career, and one that's seen him scale the rankings to 25th in the world. Audio
Foodstuffs recalls Pams frozen berries over possible Hep A link
Foodstuffs has recalled various brands of Pams frozen berry products because of a possible link to Hepatitis A. They are currently being removed from New World, Pak n Save and Four Square stores… Audio
Evening business for 4/10/2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6313217998112 Video, Audio
Major concern at sudden news of Auckland rail cancellations
There's shock and concern among commuters and businesses in parts of Auckland that will be sidetracked when several train routes are temporarily closed from 2023. A major rebuild on foundations… Audio
Jordie Barrett signs with NZ Rugby until end of 2025
It's going to be a few more years before All Blacks fans have to worry about one of the team's key players leaving New Zealand shores. The youngest of the three Barrett brothers in the team, Jordie… Video, Audio
Auckland Airport sorry after passengers wait overnight in cold
Auckland Airport says it's "very sorry" for leaving more than 100 passengers waiting in a cold corridor on Sunday. But the airport and aviation security say they were left in the dark about Air New… Audio
Funding for more GPs just in nick of time - sector
GPs say money to help increase the number of new community doctors is coming just in the nick of time. The government has announced a boost to the pay of trainee and junior GPs, plus support for the… Audio
Personal data exposed in health network hack
Cyber criminals have breached the IT system of a health provider with 450,000 patients. Pinnacle's Midland Health network was hacked last Wednesday, affecting regional offices and GP practices across… Video, Audio
The Taranaki cow shed where it's Christmas every day
It is too early to start thinking about Christmas, right? Wrong, if you are in New Plymouth.
There is a converted milking shed on the outskirts of New Plymouth where it is Christmas everyday.
Our… Video, Audio
School holidays a welcome boost for tourism sector
It's the school holidays and families appear to be making the most of it by getting out and about.
It's been nearly three months since the border re-opened and some of the tourist towns that… Audio
Potholes causing mayhem for motorists in Tauranga
There's a hole lot of trouble brewing in Tauranga - over allegedly vicious pot holes plaguing motorists and pedestrians alike; twisting ankles and knackering tyres.
And some are taking to a bit of… Video, Audio
