National

The lunches being served in the overhauled school lunch programme are failing basic nutrition standards, according to new research. Health Coalition Aotearoa co-chair Dr Sally Mackay spoke to… Audio

The Maritime Union has met with the Rail Minister to discuss its hopes for two new Cook Strait ferries, ahead of the government's announcement on Monday afternoon. Maritime Union national secretary… Audio

A key player in the 2007 break-up of the telecom sector says he's optimistic for the first time that change is coming for the country's supermarket duopoly. Tex Edwards spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

ASB Bank says New Zealand's economic recovery will be more Toyota Prius than Ferrari - steady, but not speedy. ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley spoke to Corin Dann Audio

The government says it's keeping all options open to shake up the supermarket sector. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

New Zealand social media influencers promoting online casino sites are being warned they are breaking the law and will be fined if the content is not taken down. Guyon Espiner has been investigating… Audio

A Katikati Marae spokesperson says the death of a child in a dog attack has sent shockwaves throughout the small Bay of Plenty community. Tuapiro Marae chairperson Shaan Kingi spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

The Minister for Rail, Winston Peters, is expected to make an announcement on Monday about the replacements for KiwiRail's aging fleet of Cook Strait ferries. Marlborough Chamber of Commerce executive… Audio

There's been a big push to phase out hard-to-recycle and single-use plastics in recent years, but on farms it's difficult to miss the big plastic-wrapped bales dotting the country's paddocks. Joe Shaw… Audio

Critics say that churches' exemption from paying income tax gives them an unfair competitive advantage. But one atheist says these tax laws are essential for a thriving society. Audio