Death
Intense grief, when a friend dies
A new study has found that the death of a close friend can affect wellbeing for years. The Australian National University study's lead author, Dr Raymond Liu says the trauma can linger four times… Audio
Company owner fined $64,000 over fatal helicopter crash
A fine has been handed down in the Christchurch District Court over one of the country's worst helicopter crashes in recent times. All seven of those on board the single-engine Squirrel helicopter… Audio
Soldier killed in training exercise was decorated Afghanistan veteran
The SAS soldier who died after an accident during a training exercise at a South Auckland military base yesterday has been named. The Defence Force says Lance Corporal Nicholas Kahotea will be… Audio
Man dies after falling from moving vehicle
Mystery surrounds the death of a man on Auckland's Southern Motorway today. Police say he fell from a moving vehicle, but won't say if he was the sole occupant of the van he was in. Alex Perrottet… Video, Audio
Woman sentenced for killing eight-month-old grandson
Donna Parangi has been sentenced to two years and six months for the manslaughter of her grandson Isaiah Neil, who died in 2015 after being left in a hot car while Ms Parangi, his mother and father… Audio
Three Minutes Max: Dame Diane Robertson
Dame Diane Robertson has been thinking about bucket lists. Audio
Science and the afterlife
What happens when we die? These questions have posed for centuries. Best-selling author Mary Roach has decided to find out in her new book Spook. Audio
Euthanasia debate raises awareness over palliative care challenges
The palliative care sector says it's happy the euthanasia debate has raised awareness over the inequities and challenges it faces. Audio
We ask MPs how they might vote on voluntary euthanasia bill
Members of parliament are weighing up where they stand on the issue of voluntary euthanasia - and individual views are important as the bill will go to a conscience vote. Video, Audio
Death from diet: Salt a big problem
An influential worldwide analysis has highlighted that diet is now involved in one in five deaths globally, that's more than smoking. It found salt and too few whole grains are the biggest issues. Audio
Expert feature: Death
Nothing is certain except death and taxes. Today we discuss the first certainty. Dr Stephen Streat is an intensive care specialist and is with us to talk about death and dying, what happens to us… Audio
18 people killed on NZ roads in just five days
Eighteen people have died on New Zealand roads since Monday, with at least six of them under the age of 18. And with the Easter break fast approaching, road safety experts warn the road toll is likely… Audio
NZ involvement detailed in Operation Burnham Inquiry
The Operation Burnham Inquiry has been told that New Zealand soldiers fighting in Afghanistan were following their own rules of engagement, but also had to adapt to the rules of those they were… Audio
Floodwaters claim life of woman on West Coast
In Hokitika, several houses and garages have flooded, while a woman's body was found north of the West Coast town. Logan Church reports. Video, Audio
Woman’s body recovered from floodwaters
Reporter Logan Church has the latest from the West Coast, which has been inundated by heavy rainfall. Video, Audio
Horse’s death at rodeo ‘an accident issue’
The president of the Rodeo Cowboys Association has compared the death of a horse at an event on Saturday with last week's triple fatal car crash near Tekapo. Lisa Owen interviews Lyal Cocks. Video, Audio
A new campaign to boost advance care planning
Most people don't want to think too much about the end of their lives, but a new campaign Kia kōrero ILet's Talk does just that. Ria Earp from the Health Quality and Safety Commission is with us to… Audio
Dig this: Composting of human bodies offered as green solution
Washington state may be poised to legalise turning a human body into compost - making it the first US state to allow it as a burial option.
Man found dead at home was previously threatened - police
Police investigating the violent death of a man in his Auckland home say they have linked two previous incidents at his address to his death.
Armed officer guarding Christchurch property after death
As an investigation into a man's death continues, an armed police officer is guarding a Christchurch home.
