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Private health plan may free up public hospitals, but not enough staff - union
The Health Minister is unlikely to achieve his goal of completing an extra 10,000 elective surgeries by June, the senior doctors' union says. Audio
'Our goal is to make sure everyone enjoys these lunches' - Seymour
Christopher Luxon and David Seymour front questions in Parliament as school lunch woes deepen.
Increasing number of South Africans among ranks of new citizens
South Africans have overtaken Filipinos to become the third largest group of overseas-born citizens.
The Panel with Madison Burgess Smith and Martin Cocker (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Madison Burgess-Smith and Martin Cocker. They discuss the way world leaders are responding to US President Donald Trump's assertions and… Audio
Developments in investigation into caravan packed with explosives
In Australia there's been some extraordinary developments in the investigation into an apparent terror plot centred around a caravan found earlier this year packed with explosives. Australia… Audio
Police urge people to ditch their drugs in wake of overdose hospitalisations
Police are urging people to ditch their drugs after three people accidentally overdosed in Wairarapa.
Chris Hipkins speaks on school lunch provider in liquidation
The minister in charge of the country's school lunches programme said he doesn't think the Libelle Group going into liquidation is necessarily a bad thing. Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins took aim… Audio
New child sex offence charges for disgraced businessman Ron Brierley
Ron Brierley has been charged with more child sex offences, three years after being released from prison.
School lunch programme not at risk despite liquidation - govt
Libelle Group, which is contracted to deliver 125,000 meals a day, was placed into liquidation this morning. Labour is demanding explanations on what contingencies are in place - but the minister… Audio
'I always agree with the prime minister' - Watts on possible Wellington interventions
Simon Watts says he is concerned about Wellington Water, and the lack of a City and Regional Deal proposal which prompted the PM to call the councils "lame-o".
School lunch production will continue - Deloitte liquidator
Liquidators taking financial control of failed school lunch provider Libelle, say staff will be paid until further notice and there's at least one interested buyer. It's the latest in a string of… Audio
RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch
To guide us through this tangled political web we're joined by RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch. Audio
Advocates for homeless worried people can't access help
The government said its changes to emergency housing are positive - resulting in significantly fewer families living in motels. But advocates for the homeless are worried about the number of… Audio
Calls for Wellington City Council to install fencing along waterfront
Wellingtonians have weighed in on whether the city council should spend millions of dollars installing permanent fencing along the capital's waterfront. A coroner says the council must act, following… Audio
Warning of potential recession makes dent in US stocks
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about Canada's new PM coming in hot against Donald Trump and his tariffs, and a Palestinian activist - and legal resident of the United… Audio
Meeting on Whangārei water fluoridation rescheduled as public
A Whangārei District Council meeting to discuss a legal challenge against fluoridation will now take place next week in public.
School lunches provider goes into liquidation
Libelle Group was contracted by Compass Group to provide 125,000 meals daily, but David Seymour says the "disruption will be minimised".
School lunch provider Libelle Group in liquidation
The company making more than 125,000 meals a day for the government's revamped school lunch programme has gone into liquidation. Libelle group is contracted to Compass, the Government supplier for the… Audio
Footage shows group of youth kicking man outside Auckland mall
At least 10 youths allegedly kicked the man as he lay on the ground outside a West Auckland shopping mall.
Retrial ordered in case against Wellington rail protesters
Four people were charged with endangering transport, which carries a maximum 14-year jail term.
