Sally Murphy
No uni book burnings, but some may face shredder
The University of Auckland says no books will be burned if proposed library closures go ahead but some may face the shredder. A staff member who helped close down the engineering library over a year… Audio
America's Cup to cost taxpayers at least $114 million
The marine industry says economic benefits already being felt in the wake of America's Cup base plan being locked in Audio
Government stubs out vending machine bid
The government says it won't pay for dairies to install cigarette vending machines, despite calls by retailers who want them introduced in an effort to stop robberies. Audio
Sex offenders' placements checked after 11 near school
Corrections officials are urgently checking the location of more than 200 high risk offenders to ensure they're not living too close to schools. The department announced a nationwide review after it… Audio
Plain cigarette packaging comes into force
Plain packaging for cigarettes and tobacco came into force yesterday but Otago University researchers say although it's a good start the government needs to "step up" to make the country smoke free by… Audio
Cyclone Hola passes by NZ
Coromandel and Gisborne will be worst affected by Cyclone Hola today, but the worst of the storm is likely to miss New Zealand. The Coromandel Peninsula and Gisborne are most at risk of slips and… Audio
Terminal cancer patients frustrated at lack of funded drugs
In some cases, women are having to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars themselves for treatments like Abrazane and Kacyla - both which have been publically funded in Australia for years. Audio
Abuse survivor speaking out in hope to help others
A woman left blind and disfigured by her abusive partner is speaking out in the hope it will help others. Police have described it as one of the worst domestic violence cases they've seen. The woman… Audio
111 calls delayed by automatic message system, call-takers say
Emergency call takers say an automatic answering system is causing critical delays in people getting the help they need. Audio
Midwives slam staff shortages, culture at Auckland Hospital
The College of Midwives is so worried about the working conditions at Auckland City Hospital they've gone to the DHB's board. Midwives say low-staff numbers combined with a bad culture stemming from… Audio
Doctor loses name suppression after stillbirth case
A doctor who was found guilty of professional misconduct after a baby died after he failed to perfrom a caesarean or c-section has lost his name suppression. The Health Practitioners Disciplinary… Audio
Gym-related ACC claims rise again
There are renewed calls for the fitness industry to be regulated after the number of ACC gym related claims rose again last year. Nearly 53,000 claims were made last year, more than double the amount… Audio
Gene test claims to hold secrets to better diet, exercise, sleep
An Auckland doctor has developed a test which claims to be able to tell you what sports you're best suited for and what you should eat for better health and disease prevention. Audio
Storm flooding, king tide closes Tamaki Drive
The arrival of ex-tropical cyclone Fehi has brought flooding to Auckland's coastal Tamaki Drive, at the same time as a king tide is expected. RNZ reporter Sally Murphy is at the cordon where the road… Audio
Beaches - and lifeguards - busier than ever
There has been a 170 percent increase in the number of rescues in the Northern region compared to summer last year. Sally Murphy talks to lifeguards and beach-goers. Video, Audio
Crash destroyed hopes and dreams
A 19 year old who lost his leg in a fatal bus crash near Gisborne on Christmas Eve in 2016 has told the court how the crash destroyed his hopes and dreams. Audio
Auckland homes amongst most unafforable in major cities
Auckland homes have been ranked the ninth most unaffordable in a survey of more than 400 major cities in nine countries. But Tauranga is even less affordable, according to the annual Demographia… Audio
90,000 LED lights to showcase Auckland Harbour Bridge
Workers have had to abseil to get to some parts of the bridge to install the lights which can change to any colour and be programmed to go with music.
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Search for missing skydiver in Lake Wakatipu will be reassessed
Transport Investigation Accident Commission staff are on their way to Queenstown to examine the parachute, interview witneses and the skydiving company involved NZONE. Audio
First Kiwi chick from breeding programme at Shakespear Park
RNZ reporter Sally Murphy visited the sanctuary where rangers believe a male was incubating an egg last month. Audio