Katie Todd
Wanaka's health struggles raised at fiery public meeting
Wanaka's health woes have taken centre stage today at a fiery public meeting with government ministers. At the third stop on a rural roadshow, Matt Doocey, Mark Patterson and health chiefs were… Audio
Major Cardrona expansion almost ready to open
It has been 10 years and tens of millions of dollars in the making, now Cardrona Alpine Resort is set to show off a whole new side of the mountain. Skiers, snowboarders and the resort's staff are… Audio
Landowners trying to safeguard native forests could be stopped
Landowners trying to safeguard native forests and wetlands could soon be turned away by the QEII National Trust. The conservation organisation said it is facing a funding crunch and from next month… Audio
Hundreds of stolen pounamu returned to West Coast hapū
More than 360 pieces of stolen pounamu will be returned to West Coast hapū, in what has been described as a small win against the greenstone black market. Police haven't laid any charges after a… Audio
Cable car companies unveil plans to connect Queenstown
A cable car race is underway in Queenstown, as two different companies unveil their schemes to connect the town by high-wire. Whoosh and Southern Infrastructure Ltd have revealed blueprints of their… Audio
Two French migrants launch 'Otago Escargots' snail farm
Two French friends, a garden full of 50,000 snails and a dream. A foodie duo in Queenstown are bringing molluscs to the mountains, with the launch of the region's very first commercial snail farm… Audio
Only three households in emergency housing in Otago and Southland
Government data shows there are just three households in emergency housing across the whole of Otago and Southland. Katie Todd reports. Audio
Shake-up possible for free Queenstown school bus service
The wheels on the school bus might not go round much longer in Queenstown. The Ministry of Education is considering a shakeup to the free service that takes hundreds of kids to school each day. But… Audio
People turned away from emergency housing due to govt's new criteria
The government's new criteria for emergency housing is seeing more than 90 people a month turned away, because they've caused or contributed to their current situation. Katie Todd has the details. Audio
Doctors keen for more info on national patient record database
Doctors want more information about a national patient record database that Health New Zealand plans to launch mid year. Katie Todd reports. Audio
Auckland Council asks govt to help with surge in homelessness
Auckland Council has written a 'please help' letter to the government over a surge in homelessness. Katie Todd reports. Audio
AI taking on diverse roles across New Zealand's public service
From surgical risk assessments at Health NZ, to fishing vessel camera monitoring for MPI - RNZ can reveal artificial intelligence is taking on diverse roles across New Zealand's public service.The… Audio
EVs risk pose safety risk to blind community
Blind and visually impaired New Zealanders say quiet electric and hybrid vehicles are putting their lives on the line. Katie Todd reports. Audio
Some doubt govt's childcare boost will get into parents' pocket
The government's touted its $189 million boost to childcare subsidies as a way to get more parents into full-time work, and to fill labour shortages. But some parents are dubious it's worth a return… Audio
Ukrainian arrivals say government support lacking in battle to begin new lives
Ukrainians say they're escaping to New Zealand on a special humanitarian visa, only to find themselves locked out of jobs and housing, and turned away from MSD offices.
Last week a Ukrainian support… Audio
Whangārei teen campaigns for breakfast for students
A Whangārei Girls High School student is asking Parliament to help feed about 300 peers she says are turning up without any food, each day.
Ocean Bishop-Karanga believes the equity criteria used to… Audio
Ram raids trending downwards as offenders identified - police
Police say ram raids are finally starting to trend downwards, as offenders are identified and thrwarted by preventative measures.
Business leaders are cautiously optimistic, but some shopkeepers say… Audio
'The first thing buyers ask us' - Flood zones pose hazards for insuring homeowners
People who own homes in flood zones might see their property values sink, according to the Reserve Bank.
It has suggested banks could tighten their lending criteria in flood prone areas - finding in… Video, Audio
MBIE chips in on $4m bailout for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts
The embattled skifield operator Ruapehu Alpine Lifts has received a $4 million rescue package - partly with help from the government - as it tries to make it to the next ski season.
The voluntary… Video, Audio
Grace Millane's killer appeals other sentences
The lawyer for Grace Millane's killer says two other women felt driven to be her voice and exaggerated in separate trials which resulted in further convictions.
Jesse Kempson appeared via video link… Audio
