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Jump in reports of hate crimes against trans people
But police say this number likely does not show the true picture of hate directed at trans and gender diverse communities.
People going hungry so their pets can eat, charity says
Some pet owners are being forced to choose between feeding themselves or their animals, as the cost of living crisis continues to bite.
The Panel with Sue Kedgley and Peter Field (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Sue Kedgley and Peter Field discuss the large number of job cuts in the public sector, what it means for Ka Ora Ka Ako School Lunch Programmes, and what… Audio
Christopher Luxon welcomed to Thailand
Christopher Luxon has been formally welcomed to Thailand - the first time for a Kiwi PM in more than a decade. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Police Association members reject latest pay offer
Police Association says members are looking for a sincere effort by the government to address the cost of living crisis and recognise the increasing dangers officers faced.
Children's Commissioner concerned by extent of OT cuts
The Chief Children's Commissioner is concerned about the extent of cuts at Oranga Tamariki, after the government agency announced 477 jobs will go. Chief Children's Commissioner Claire Achmad speaks… Audio
Corrections knew of solitary confinement law breach
A scathing report by the prison inspectorate has found inmates in three units at Auckland jail at Paremoremo were not allowed out of their cells for the minimum requirement of an hour a day… Audio
Tauranga 'not coping' with housing crisis
Tauranga is "not coping" with the housing crisis, cited by its commission chair as the city's biggest issue. Louise Ternouth reports. Audio
Staff shortages partly to blame for youth on prison roof
Staff shortages partly to blame for a rooftop stand-off at one of Oranga Tamariki's youth justice facilities last year. Checkpoint reporter Jimmy Ellingham speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Clever students head to world robotics champs
Students from Lynfield College among 900 teams from 56 countries heading to the world robotics championships. William Hooper and Sohail Asyaban speak to Lisa Owen. Audio
Corrections broke law over solitary confinement
Corrections has been repeatedly breaking the law, effectively putting dozens of men into solitary confinement - some for more than two hundred days, according to a report by the prison inspectorate… Audio
Country in danger of being 12,000 residential care beds short
High needs dementia and psychogeriatric care residents are waiting an average of six months for admission to an aged residential care facility, a report has found.
Ministers announce plan to extend port permits by 20 years
Ports are having their permits for pre-RMA activities extended so they won't need to obtain new ones before September 2026.
NZ woman dies after having drink at wellness retreat
It's suspected Rachael Dixon was poisoned by mushrooms in the drink, Australian media report.
Childhood eczema children's book to help young sufferers
Eczema is a common condition amongst Kiwi kids and adolescents. In fact, between 13 and 15 percent of them experience the effects Author Kristin Kelly has published a book for them to better… Audio
Cantabrians most pet-obsessed in country
It seems Canterbury is our most pet-obsessed region with more than 8.2 percent of rental property searches on Trade Me, specifically wanting a house allowing pets. Trade Me's Property Director Gavin… Audio
'Traumatising event': Woman 'grabbed', held at knifepoint in car theft
A staff member at Oamaru Hospital was held at knifepoint while a man tried to steal her car, its chief executive says.
Hundreds of jobs to go at Oranga Tamariki
Oranga Tamariki - The Children's Ministry has today confirmed plans to disestablish 447 jobs - reducing its workforce by nine percent. Reporter Jemima Huston spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Great Barrier residents squeezed out of market by holidaymakers, locals say
Great Barrier Island residents are living in caravans, tents and shipping containers, claiming wealthy holidaymakers buying up baches have pushed them out of the market. Audio
Call for four-lane highway between Auckland and Kaikohe
The government is being urged to upgrade the "dilapidated" SH1 as soon as possible.