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Emergency Departments across the country are hitting peak demand, without the resources to cope.. Christchurch ED had a record 412 people through its doors over a 24 hour period last week. An ED Nurse… Video, Audio

Days before kickoff in the women's football world cup, the Australian women's team have called on governing bodies to further invest in the women's game to ensure the tournament leaves a lasting… Video, Audio

A young Australian who was the only member of his family to survive injuries from the Whakaari White Island eruption in 2019 has described a lack of information about the dangers for tourists visiting… Audio

The government has unveiled new measures to target youth and gang crime, but they won't come into force before the election. It intends to create a new offence, so that those who use young people to… Video, Audio

Crown prosecutors in the murder trial of the woman charged with killing her three young daughters believe she had grown jealous and resentful of her children. Lauren Anne Dickason is charged with… Video, Audio

Ohakune businesses and locals are breathing a sigh of relief that this year's Mt Ruapehu ski season has been saved. 

A $5 million guarantee from the government allows the Tūroa and Whakapapa ski… Audio

The green light for lab grown meat to be sold in American restaurants and supermarkets could mean big business for a New Zealand company producing the "seeds" the flesh can be cultivated from. For the… Video, Audio

It's crunch time for the Prime Minister during his visit to China, as he gears up to sit down with one of the world's most powerful men. The meeting with President Xi Jinping is due to take place… Video, Audio

Elderly New Zealanders and people living in rural communities are worried about how they'll stay connected with the world as NZ Post slashes its workforce. The state-owned enterprise is set to cut 750… Audio

Returning to our earlier story, the government has stumped up $128 million for cash strapped universities. Education Minister Jan Tinetti spoke to Lisa Owen. [embed]… Video, Audio

Customers with huge electricity bills say they're being left in the dark, unable to connect with their provider Nau Mai Rā as the invoices keep rolling in. The business launched in 2019 as the first… Video, Audio

Major job losses at two universities will go ahead despite a government rescue package. The government has announced a $128 Million package to help cash strapped universities, saying it's clear they… Audio

The humble grilled cheese sammie is toast; if this year's posh toastie takeover winner is anything to go by. Surf and turf and smoke Monsieur! created by Mt Maunganui chef Brooke Moore smoked the… Video, Audio

MPs have traded blows during a heated debate in Parliament this afternoon over whether surgeons should consider a person's ethnicity when deciding waitlist priority. Both National and ACT have voiced… Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6329765616112 Video, Audio

Ruapehu Alpine Lifts which ran both the Whakapapa and Turoa fields went into voluntary administration in October owing millions of dollars. A government backed plan would have seen two separate… Video, Audio

The All Whites are receiving support from many quarters after taking a stance against racism. Defender Michael Boxall was allegedly subjected to a racial slur from a Qatari opponent five minutes… Video, Audio

The worst case scenario has happened, according to administrators who'd been trying to revive the Ruapehu Ski Fields. The bail out deals melted away this afternoon when creditors rejected all… Video, Audio

Big profits are among the leading concerns as the government looks to ensure competition in the banking sector is working well for consumers. The government has asked the Commerce Commission for a… Audio