RNZ
Auckland ranked 7th best city in world to cycle
The 2019 Bicycle Cities Index was released this morning by Berlin insurance company, Coya. And it's a dream come true for Auckland cycling advocates, who were not expecting the result.
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Calls for better mental health support for whānau
Families of children who have been taken by the state without notice say there isn't enough mental health support and advocacy available. It follows the uplift of a baby from a 19-year-old, which saw… Audio
Hamilton paramedics worried about dangerous conditions
Hamilton emergency paramedic Lori Gommans says her colleagues are at "breaking point" and Waikato is so under-resourced it could never manage an event like Christchurch's terror attack. Audio
NZ needs to 'strike the right balance' with drug-driving testing
The government has released a discussion document on roadside drug testing. Lisa Owen questions Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter on how effective current testing is, whether she supports… Video, Audio
Cemetery plaques stolen, sold to scrap metal dealer
Residents in the small rural Canterbury town Springston are angry and shocked after at least 40 cemetery plaques were stolen, desecrated and sold to a scrap metal dealer. Audio
Council backs iwi to hand-pick candidates
Otago Regional Council is backing a controversial measure which will allow Ngai Tahu to hand-pick two candidates to sit on the council's policy committee. Video, Audio
Sir Hekenukumai Busby laid to rest
Thousands of people have gathered in the Far North to farewell master waka builder and navigator Sir Hekenukumai Busby. Video, Audio
Pharmac delays decision on funding life-prolonging drugs
A long-time advocate for breast cancer patients has died, as Pharmac's drug advisory panel again delays its decision on funding life-prolonging cancer treatments Kadcyla and Ibrance. Alex Perrottet… Audio
Evening business for Wednesday 15 May
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Govt called on to make measles vaccination compulsory
The number of confirmed measles cases has climbed to 137 across the country, and its spread has sparked a petition for compulsory vaccination for children. Audio
How NZ could randomly test drug drivers
The government has released a discussion document as it looks at strengthening New Zealand's drug driver testing regime. Drug testing expert Kirk Hardy told Lisa Owen mass testing is needed to keep… Video, Audio
Govt asks public for feedback on roadside drug testing
After mounting pressure for action, the government is asking the public for their views on the best way to introduce roadside drug testing. It comes after desperate calls from the families of those… Video, Audio
Facebook’s changes unveiled on eve of technology summit
Facebook's announcement on live-streaming restrictions came a day before tech giants and world leaders, led by Jacinda Ardern and Emmanuel Macron, gather in France for a technology summit. Reporter Jo… Audio
Facebook imposes new live-streaming restrictions
Facebook has unveiled new live-streaming restrictions on the eve of the Christchurch Call summit in Paris. Technology commentator Paul Spain joins Checkpoint host Lisa Owen in the studio to discuss… Video, Audio
We want to meet your immigrant parents
There's a new RNZ podcast on the way and the makers of it need your help. It's called Conversations With My Immigrant Parents. The producers Saraid de Silva Cameron and Julie Zhu are currently on the… Audio
Avocados selling for as much as $11 each
Aucklanders have drawn a line in the sand when it comes to the price of avocadoes - saying $12.50 is too much. But more than one green grocer is still charging $11. Audio
Sprent Dabwido dies from cancer, age 46
Nauru's former president Sprent Dabwido has died from cancer at the age of 46. He oversaw the reopening of Australia's refugee detention centres on Nauru, but spent his final years fighting as one of… Video, Audio
Boys’ allegations against teacher don’t stand up – lawyer
The defence in the trial of a former teacher charged with indecently touching boys says some of their claims are lies to fit a deceitful narrative. Benjamin Christopher Missi Swann denies 10 charges… Audio
Why pork prices are rising
Pork prices have gone up by up to 25 percent due to a world-wide shortage, fuelled by African Swine Fever, which is decimating pig stocks in China. Kethaki Masilamani spoke to David Baines from NZ… Audio
