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Abuse in care expert calls for details of redress system
A survivor and expert of abuse in care are urging the Government to announce details of a redress system by the time a public apology is given in parliament. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Audio
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey on Mike King's comments on alcohol
I Am Hope charity founder Mike King has attracted criticism for comments around alcohol, saying that in some cases alcohol has prevented young people from taking their lives. Minister for Mental… Audio
Trade Minister on new trade deal with the Middle East Gulf Cooperation Council
New Zealand has signed a trade deal with the Middle East Gulf Cooperation Council, which includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Trade Minister Todd McClay spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Phoenix to host Auckland FC in first A-League derby
For the first time in the A-League, two New Zealand tribes will go to war. On Saturday afternoon the Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC will meet in a first-ever Kiwi derby, pitting the Phoenix - in… Audio
Hearing looks into deaths during Auckland Anniversary floods and Cyclone Gabrielle
The families of those who died during last year's severe weather in Auckland hope unanswered questions about their deaths will be addressed by a coronial inquest. Maia Ingoe reports. Audio
New podcast investigates billion dollar Kiwi supplement company
Newsroom.co.nz's Jonathan Milne started investigating Kiwi start-up AG1 after hearing their ads on countless American podcasts, and finding their products weren't easily available in New Zealand. Audio
The Panel with Sue Kedgley & Ed McKnight (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Susana Lei'atua is joined by panellists Sue Kedgley & Ed McKnight to discuss: virtual fencing for dairy farms, tomorrows Love Huts campaign, and that one classmate who went on to… Audio
Dunedin gets its own Monopoly board
The local version of the popular board game features Dunedin landmarks, like Saint Clair Beach, Otago University, and even the University student haunt, Castle Street. Audio
New Zealand losing its religion, census data shows
According to 2023 census data, over half of the New Zealand population report having no religious affiliation. Audio
David Seymour keen to give attendance services more money
The Associate Education Minister says he wants to give attendance services more money in a bid to tackle the growing truancy crisis. David Seymour spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Parents of Te Kura students offer contradictory descriptions of distance education school
Families of children enrolled with Te Kura variously describe the distance education school as essential, hopeless and a life line. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
Chronic student absences on the rise
Chronic student absences have doubled in the last decade, with more than 80,000 students - that's one in ten - missing more than three weeks in Term 2 this year. Purapura Whetu chief executive… Audio
NZ Post looks to cut number of delivery days
The government wants to reduce the number of days New Zealand post delivers mail each week. Rural Women New Zealand Chief Executive Marie Fitzpatrick spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Chronic student absences double in last decade - ERO
A new report finds that in Term 2 this year, one in 10 students were chronically absent, with more than 80,000 missing more than three weeks of school in the term. Head of the ERO Education Evaluation… Audio
The rise of super-sized sandwiches
"There's definitely a way to build a sandwich," says deli boss Nick Landsman, describing how he bunches up mortadella so it hits the mouth just right.
The search for a family heirloom lost for nearly 40 years
Chris du Plessis is trying to track down a 1950s Hohner Verdi Piana accordion which was passed down in his family until it went missing in the 1980s. Audio
Politics by Night with Dan Brunskill
Emile Donovan chats to interest.co.nz reporter Dan Brunskill to talk about what the latest political polling says about voters' view of the government, why the latest appointments to the Waitangi… Audio
Police offer reward for info about killing of Arthur Easton
Police have announced a $100,000 reward for information about the killing of Arthur Easton almost 40 years ago in Auckland. RNZ reporter Melanie Earley spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Around the motu: Kim Bowden in Queenstown
Central Otago is set to get a new mayor this week with the departure of Tim Cadogan. Audio
Polytechs slim down to fit minister's model
Polytechs around the country are cutting staff and courses as they try to prove they are financially viable as stand alone institutions, as Te Pukenga is unravelled. Audio
