Life And Society

A depressed woman whose baby died was denied help from Perinatal Mental Health Services - and other mothers in extreme distress say they can't get treatment via their DHBs or ACC.

Suicide is the… Audio

A trans-Tasman bubble is finally on its way, with quarantine-free flights between Australia and New Zealand set to run from April 19.

But travellers have been warned it's a case of "flyer beware" if… Audio

The trans-Tasman bubble will be open for business in a matter of weeks.

Within minutes of the Prime Minister announcing the date the phones were running hot at hotels in Queenstown with travellers… Audio

Businesses in Tauranga's struggling city centre are getting a glimpse of a brighter future.

Over the last five years many have shut up shop or relocated as shoppers avoided the CBD in favour of… Audio

The Employers and Manufacturers Association wants MIQ spaces freed up by the trans-Tasman bubble to be made available for critical skilled workers waiting to enter the country.

The government has… Audio

Pack your bags, book your flights - the trans-Tasman bubble will be open for business within a matter of weeks.

As well as reconnecting friends and family, the government's eyeing an economic boost… Audio

There've been tears of joy and a mad rush to book trans-Tasman flights as New Zealand gets ready for a new normal - the trans-Tasman bubble.

In less than two weeks people wanting to visit from… Audio

Two-way quarantine free travel is poised to begin in less than a fortnight between New Zealand and Australia after months of delay. Tourism Industry Aotearoa's Chris Roberts will talk about the impact… Audio

Jamie's back in Wellington in time for another chat about his Te Araroa adventure. Audio

Packs of up to fifteen feral dogs have forced the temporary closure of tracks and a campground in the Far North.

The public is being urged to keep away from places where the dogs have been roaming… Audio

Secondary schools are hoping the pandemic won't stop teenagers from signing up for sports teams this winter.

Last year, participation in secondary school sport hit a record low of just 48 percent.

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Auckland's Britomart Station will reopen part of the building closed for four years due to City Rail Link construction today.

Mana whenua blessed the reopening of the Chief Post Office building this… Audio

Good news this morning for those with a credit with Air NZ after a Covid-19-forced cancellation - but are no longer able to travel.

The airline has set up a dedicated team for "compassionate… Audio

After months of closure the UK Government has announced its roadmap for a staggered re-opening of the economy Prime Minister Boris Johnson said shops and pubs are to reopen in England from 12 April.

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It's not only New Zealanders waiting for news of a trans-tasman bubble today.

Australia's border has been mostly open to New Zealanders since October 2020 and our neighbours across the ditch are… Audio

Visiting family and friends across the Tasman is front of mind for some New Zealanders hoping for good news this afternoon.

The Prime Minister is expected to reveal the date for when quarantine-free… Audio

A Government that looks virtually powerless to enforce a cleanup of mass contamination at Tiwai Point is now considering law changes.

The Environment Ministry is not sure it can hold the smelter… Audio