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ACT pitches another reason for Easter trading changes
Six district councils that adopted policies to allow trading on Easter Sunday had let them lapse before this year's public holiday.
Pupils advised to avoid Dunedin bus hub after fatal stabbing
It comes as the outpouring of grief for the teen who was fatally stabbed there continues.
Climate change could cause more frequent crypto outbreaks - study
Heavy rain washes higher levels of the diarrhoea-causing parasite into waterways, which could overwhelm drinking water, says one of the researchers.
The Pre-Panel for 27 May 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis joins to discuss Bark Air, the world's first canine-friendly commercial airline. Audio
Weekly Covid-19 cases up - again
There have been 6636 new cases of Covid-19 reported in the past week, and seven further deaths attributed to the virus. Audio
How to slow down and be productive
Work isn't working. We are so busy staying busy, with constant emails and new message apps, we end up exhausted says professor Cal Newport. Audio
Te Whatu Ora told to apologise to woman for significant delays in treatment
The elderly woman experienced significant delays in getting her echocardiogram and learning the results, which indicated severe heart valve disease and other heart disease.
'Appalling' train service only on time 23 percent of trips
New Metlink data shows trains are arriving at stations punctually less than a quarter of the time.
Ministry intervenes in college one term after opening
It comes after the school was put in lockdown following a school brawl.
No anaesthetic: Woman's 'horrific pain' during treatment
A senior doctor said she was shaken by the pain they had caused with a live electrical loop.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 27 May
On today's episode, excavation work is expected to start today at the site of a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea, which is estimated to have killed more than 670 people, five women are facing… Audio
Oncologist on wait times for cancer treatment
A leading oncologist fears wait times for cancer treatments have become normalised and says patients will face life-threatening delays if staffing issues are not urgently addressed. Oncologist and… Audio
Five woman face murder charge over death of Rau Tongia in Karori
Five women are facing murder charges in the Wellington High Court in relation to the death of Karori man Rau Tongia. Reporter Krystal Gibbens spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Good sh*t soda, the naughty name that's good for your gut
Good Sh*t Soda launched in March 2021 and mixes pre and pro-biotics together in a low-sugar drink that's good for your gut. Audio
Political commentators Brigitte Morten and Gareth Hughes
It's Budget week, what can be expected on Thursday? First home grants have been ditched to save $240m. And David McLeod's donation missteps. Audio
Cancer service 'on the brink of collapse'
Not one senior doctor has been hired since an internal report calling for more.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 27 May
On today's episode, we hear from the Education Minister on the Government's plans to pour $53 million into school-lead teacher training, we also hear from Westlake Boys High principal and Teachers… Audio
New Zealand continues call for ban on killer robots
New Zealand is sticking with its call for a ban on war robots that do not comply with international humanitarian law.
Minister defends plan to expand prison after protest
The Corrections Minister is defending the government's plan to considerably expand a Waikato prison following a protest over the weekend. Audio
Covid spikes to highest level in 18 months, hospitalisations rising
Fresh warnings are being issued as the virus surges again. Audio