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Unsupported and isolated: living and dying with ME/CFS
An inquest hearing in the UK has heard how 27 year old Maeve Boothby-O'Neill died from complications relating to ME, following years of inadequate care from the National Health Service. At least… Audio
Horror film billboards taken down after complaints they were terrifying
The promotions arm of an international film company has come under fire over advertisements for a horror film that were scary enough to frighten motorists who glimpsed the billboards, and television…
Government rocked by second leak in five days, ministers suspend analysis of repeal proposals
The new government has been rocked by the leaking of another confidential paper to the New Zealand Herald - the second to spill in just five days.
Māori dissent sets the scene as Parliament returns
The resumption of Parliament this week has been underlined by outcry from Māori, soon matched by fury within the debating chamber.
With just two weeks before the Christmas break and Waitangi Day fast… Audio
Use of Eagle helicopter could have saved lives during terror attack, inquest hears
A senior sergeant who responded to Linwood Islamic Centre during the Christchurch terror attack said lives could have been saved if the police Eagle helicopter was available, an inquest has heard.
Otorohonga college forced to close rundown boarding hostel
Otorohanga College is being forced to close its rundown boarding hostel because it doesnt have the money to fix it up. It broke the news to parents and students this afternoon after unsucessfully… Video, Audio
Week in Politics: New government survives first Question Time
Analysis: The government was under attack on multiple fronts during a week of relentless criticism and then faced its first Question Time in Parliament, Peter Wilson writes.
NZ joins 5 eyes partners calling out 'malicious' Russian cyber attacks
New Zealand's joined its five eyes partners calling out Russia for malicious, sustained and politically targeted cybers attacks on the UK. The United Kingdom's National Cyber Security Centre claims… Video, Audio
Melatonin users buying from overseas warned dose may vary
People who use melatonin to help them sleep are questioning the price in New Zealand and some are looking overseas to get supplies. Audio
Te Whatu Ora employs international experts to investigate data leak
Te Whatu Ora has brought in international cyber security and forensic experts to help investigate the massive Covid-19 vaccine data leak a week ago.
Luxon on cyclone recovery: 'We don't want to turn all that upside down'
Christopher Luxon says the new government is going to continue everything that the previous one put into place to help with the recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle.
Waka Kotahi to use its English name first after pressure from government
Waka Kotahi will begin referring to itself using its English name first after pressure from parties in the coalition government.
Driver sought after fatal hit and run accident overnight
Police are investigating a hit and run fatality after the body of a man was found by the side of the road north of Auckland overnight.
Human Rights Commission defends new leadership role in face of government criticism
The commission has just introduced a co-chief executive position, appointing Julia Amua Whaipooti to the role on Wednesday. Audio
Groundbreaking neurological research goes global
The Mātai research centre is taking world leading medical imaging research from Gisborne to the globe. Audio
Guilty verdict in Blackmoore murder trial
After two days of deliberations a jury has found both David Hawken and Rebecca Wright-Meldrum guilty of the murder of 21-year-old Christchurch woman Angela Blackmoore in 1995.
The pair have been… Audio
Te Pūkenga to be replaced with 8-10 institutions - minister
The new tertiary education minister says Te Pūkenga will be replaced with eight to 10 individual institutions, and hopes legislation will be in place within eight months. Audio
Māori and Pasifika still underrepresented at med school
A first of its kind study has revealed poverty is still a barrier when it comes to taking up medicine for Māori, Pasifika and people from rural communities.
The research by both Otago and Auckland… Audio
PM Luxon tours cyclone damaged areas of Hawke's Bay
The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is touring cyclone and rain battered parts of Hawke's Bay.
On Friday morning he was in Wairoa to gauge progress of the town's recovery and find out what more is… Audio
'This project is about-face' - Councillor says second harbour crossing should prioritise public transport
North Shore ward councillor Chris Darby says busway improvements should be top priority ahead of traffic lanes. Audio
