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Episodes 28

2026-08-30 - Some patients face 24-hour wait at Wellington Hospital emergency department and 9 more stories
9h ago · 23:01
This episode includes 10 news blocks. One patient arrived in the evening and was eventually admitted at 6am, after falling asleep and face-planting. Auckland and Canterbury have seized most of the growth in university enrolments this year. The party is also vowing to crack down on overseas-based borrowers, with tougher debt recovery measures planned. The 55th Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting officially kicks off Monday night in Koror, Palau. Daily limits on shellfish, a scallop dredging cr… Disclaimer: This episode is assembled from publicly available sources (for example, RNZ and similar
2026-08-29 - Thousands of youths to lose access to unemployment benefits after welfare law change and 9 more stories
yesterday · 24:08
This episode includes 10 news blocks. The government will end Jobseeker payments to 18 and 19-year-olds whose parents earn more than $65,000 from November. More than 1200 care workers in Auckland are in limbo, after Health NZ confirmed it was ending contracts with three non-profit providers. A mental health staffing crisis is looming and experts say urgent investment is needed to avoid a workforce cliff. A flood alert has been issued for Warkworth and heavy rain warnings have been upgraded for… Disclaimer: This episode is assembled from publicly available sources (for example, RNZ and similar
2026-08-28 - More than 1200 Auckland home support workers' jobs at risk after Health NZ decision and 9 more stories
2d ago · 24:42
This episode includes 10 news blocks. Three non-profits are in limbo after a Health NZ decision not to award contracts worth millions to three providers. Both said no one’s benefit was cut following a law change that swamped ministry officials with paperwork - but that is exactly what happened. The brother of missing Kiwi Suhasini Reddy said she did not cross the border and believes she may have been near the checkpoint area when flooding hit. The nearly NZ$18 million programme aims to put Paci… Disclaimer: This episode is assembled from publicly available sources (for example, RNZ and similar
2026-08-27 - Five New Zealanders among missing tourists after deadly Nepal flash flood and 9 more stories
3d ago · 24:13
This episode includes 10 news blocks. Suhasini Reddy is one of at least five New Zealanders unaccounted for after the flood that killed at least 160 people. Analysis - After a seven-year wait, Papua New Guinea's parliament is expected to finally table the question of whether to approve of independence for the autonomous region of Bougainville. One in seven children are living in poverty, with critics saying New Zealand has gone in the "wrong direction" on addressing the crisis. Doctors say the… Disclaimer: This episode is assembled from publicly available sources (for example, RNZ and similar
2026-08-26 - Flu vaccine to be free for all under fives and 9 more stories
4d ago · 22:44
This episode includes 10 news blocks. The change means about 260,000 more children will be eligible next winter. Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton is calling for the scheme to be overhauled. The Environmental Defence Society voiced strong concerns but Federated Farmers says the proposed changes introduce practicality. The dire diagnosis was delivered at a state of the health system address in Porirua. The leavers say Gloriavale's Overseeing Shepherd failed to provide th… Disclaimer: This episode is assembled from publicly available sources (for example, RNZ and similar
2026-08-25 - Auckland commuters may pay up to $7 a trip as congestion charge options revealed and 9 more stories
5d ago · 26:07
This episode includes 10 news blocks. The government will need to commit to the northwestern busway if charging commuters goes ahead, one councillor says. The law change would put "a brake on excessive increases and [give] ratepayers greater certainty", the minister says. Labour would reverse the government's heated tobacco policy and introduce a licensing regime for tobacco and vape products. Health NZ officials have met with North Shore Hospital ED nurses to discuss what the nurses are callin… Disclaimer: This episode is assembled from publicly available sources (for example, RNZ and similar
2026-08-24 - Govt pushes ahead with social media ban for under-16s and 9 more stories
6d ago · 24:52
This episode includes 10 news blocks. A new bill will put pressure on social media companies to comply, while also establishing an online safety regulator and setting up a penalty regime. Hundreds of thousands of free-range hens have been kept inside as a third bird flu case is confirmed in Aotearoa. Some staff who hold ambulance or clinical qualifications - but were now working in non-patient-facing roles - are stepping up to work in frontline operations "It feels like we're at war," a charge… Disclaimer: This episode is assembled from publicly available sources (for example, RNZ and similar
2026-08-23 - Flights cancelled after severe gales hit parts of the country and 9 more stories
7d ago · 23:23
This episode includes 10 news blocks. Air New Zealand says strong winds have impacted its operations in Wellington, Palmerston North, New Plymouth, Blenheim, Invercargill, Dunedin and Queenstown. It has not yet decided what its new "realistic and achievable" Clean Vehicle Standard settings will be, however. Kate Acland from Beef and Lamb said it's too soon to judge whether the announcement will lower beef prices. ACT expected around $2 billion of capital investment would be required. A survivor… Disclaimer: This episode is assembled from publicly available sources (for example, RNZ and similar
2026-08-22 - Strong winds hampering firefighters at large Wānaka blaze and 9 more stories
8d ago · 24:13
This episode includes 10 news blocks. About 22 homes were evacuated in Wānaka's Albert Town on Saturday night, as the huge flames burned close to residential streets on steep terrain. MetService said snow would also fall in Otago and high-altitude roads across the South Island. Insiders say rapidly changing import charges on high-emission vehicles are causing headaches for the industry. The call comes after MBIE backed a ruling that owners needed permission before using residential properties a… Disclaimer: This episode is assembled from publicly available sources (for example, RNZ and similar
2026-08-21 - Entire health system under pressure from biggest flu outbreak in 10 years - health boss and 9 more stories
9d ago · 23:24
This episode includes 10 news blocks. "The whole health system is currently under significant pressure," NZ Health's boss says. "It is quite difficult circumstances." The report was commissioned just seven months before the tragedy. It has not yet decided what its new "realistic and achievable" Clean Vehicle Standard settings will be, however. The uncrewed mission will feature the deployment of a robotic lander, rover, and "hopping" probe to one of the coldest places in the solar system. The de… Disclaimer: This episode is assembled from publicly available sources (for example, RNZ and similar
2026-08-20 - Auckland has its worst week for flu-related hospitalisations in 10 years and 9 more stories
10d ago · 25:12
This episode includes 10 news blocks. There were 177 people admitted to four Auckland hospitals with severe acute respiratory illness from the 9 - 16 August, up from 125 patients the week before. Health NZ urged to improve "conditions of detention" by ending all prolonged isolation and improving physical living arrangements for patients. About 300 people turned up to Parliament to raise concerns about their water bills which were increasing by 13.3 percent on average across the region this year… Disclaimer: This episode is assembled from publicly available sources (for example, RNZ and similar
2026-08-19 - Flu wards set up, elective surgery cancelled as hospital admissions surge and 9 more stories
11d ago · 24:28
This episode includes 10 news blocks. Influenza A is hitting the health system hard. A report into the fatal landslide in January says information identifying a risk to life was received, filed, discussed, forwarded - and then left. It comes after Trump moved to "substantially reduce" US participation in military drills with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader. New rules coming into effect in September introduce new circumstances under which some individua… Disclaimer: This episode is assembled from publicly available sources (for example, RNZ and similar
2026-08-18 - 'Nelson Tenths' bill passing finally settles 180-year land dispute and 9 more stories
12d ago · 23:51
This episode includes 10 news blocks. In 1845, a Crown grant stated a tenth of all land used for the Nelson settlement would be reserved in a trust for the customary owners, but this did not happen. Minister for Seniors Casey Costello says there's no denying there's a significant price tag attached to the recommendations. GPs will be able to make a clinical diagnosis, rather than having to wait for a laparoscopy. Schools around the country are being forced to double up classes and roster some y… Disclaimer: This episode is assembled from publicly available sources (for example, RNZ and similar
2026-08-17 - Report calls for action over creaking aged care model and 9 more stories
13d ago · 23:38
This episode includes 10 news blocks. The choice is between hard changes made now or more painful changes forced later, the Ministerial Advisory Group on Aged Care says. While politicians have squabbled over reforms, advocates say a move to an 'affirmative model' of consent is long overdue. When Diante Peihopa-Harris finally worked up the courage to seek support for her eating disorder, she was told there was nothing available in her area. The huge project is designed to help meet growing deman… Disclaimer: This episode is assembled from publicly available sources (for example, RNZ and similar
2026-08-16 - Te Pāti Māori reveals election strategy as campaign launches in Gisborne and 9 more stories
14d ago · 24:14
This episode includes 10 news blocks. Party lays out its strategy, asking supporters for candidate votes to "bring this government to its knees". The document concluded access to liquefied natural gas was unlikely to affect average electricity prices. The Education Ministry says 551 schools are using its cloud-based system called Te Rito, but a further 503 are signed up and waiting to be connected. People are being urged to get vaccinated against meningococcal disease. New Zealand space operato… Disclaimer: This episode is assembled from publicly available sources (for example, RNZ and similar
2026-08-15 - 38 dead after 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia and 9 more stories
15d ago · 25:32
This episode includes 10 news blocks. The 7.7 magnitude earthquake triggered an early tsunami warning for some regions of Indonesia. A Tibetan man living in NZ claims members of his community are being spied on and harassed for opposition to China's controversial law. A multibillion-dollar project that would radically change inner-city Wellington has entered the fast-track process - but its fate is still unknown. Hato Hone St John's major incident declaration will remain in place throughout the… Disclaimer: This episode is assembled from publicly available sources (for example, RNZ and similar
2026-08-14 - NZSIS singles out China for spying in New Zealand 'at scale' and 9 more stories
16d ago · 25:21
This episode includes 10 news blocks. Top spy agency says China may be the 'most active' of several states observed conducting espionage against New Zealand. Staff at Palmerston North Hospital are working extra shifts to cope with demand, but one doctor warns that is not sustainable. The "substantial" rise in meth contamination since a safety rule change in 2018 should trigger a tightening of restrictions again, expert says. The charges relate to 11 people, RNZ can reveal. Industry leaders say… Disclaimer: This episode is assembled from publicly available sources (for example, RNZ and similar
2026-08-13 - 'Most challenging of recent times': SIS warns of intensified threats to NZ's security and 9 more stories
17d ago · 25:00
This episode includes 10 news blocks. Non-public information is being increasingly sought by foreign states, including policy insights, intellectual property and data sets, warns the SIS. A number of Pacific Islands countries have joined the United States in effectively accusing China of skirting the rules after Beijing's recent nuclear-capable missile test in the Pacific. Thirteen seats are needed for a majority to form a government. The much smaller Whāngarei Hospital is already struggling wi… Disclaimer: This episode is assembled from publicly available sources (for example, RNZ and similar
2026-08-12 - Wellington's after-hours clinic doesn't have staff to extend hours and 9 more stories
18d ago · 25:06
This episode includes 10 news blocks. Health NZ told RNZ that in an effort to cope with an influx at the city's hospital, the GP-run urgent care clinic would be extending its hours. The pair were accused of obstructing justice in an investigation which led to Hall's wrongful conviction in the 1980s. With National's spokespeople absent, other parties vow to improve the community's mental health if voted into power in November. People with disabilities have been left feeling financially squeezed… Disclaimer: This episode is assembled from publicly available sources (for example, RNZ and similar
2026-08-11 - Climate change adaptation not keeping pace with fast-growing risks - report and 9 more stories
19d ago · 25:19
This episode includes 10 news blocks. Urgent efforts are needed to avoid an 'intensifying spiral' of response to extreme events, a Climate Change Commission report says. A study has found vaping is showing similar risks as smoking, particularly when combined with sharing a bed with an infant. The chief victims advisor has "significant concern" about revelations Oranga Tamariki told police they would have to wait almost six months for information requested as part of a investigation. One in thre… Disclaimer: This episode is assembled from publicly available sources (for example, RNZ and similar
2026-08-10 - Children as young as 7 seeking help as Youthline calls reach record high and 9 more stories
20d ago · 24:52
This episode includes 10 news blocks. Four young people a day are connected with emergency services because they're at immediate risk of harm. Many people think most emergency calls are for accidents, but St John says demand is largely driven by older people with chronic illnesses. Just a quarter of respondents agreed the government's replacement qualification is a step in the right direction. Ninety percent of all expressions of interest will be selected in chronological order, with the remain… Disclaimer: This episode is assembled from publicly available sources (for example, RNZ and similar
2026-08-09 - Hato Hone St John declares major incident as demand for ambulances spikes and 9 more stories
21d ago · 23:03
This episode includes 10 news blocks. The ambulance service has received more than 16,000 calls this week, beating the previous weekly record of 15,289 calls. New research simulating what would happen to Wellington's road network in a major earthquake has found some parts would be cut off for months. Residents and visitors are being told not to use tap water or flush toilets, and to conserve supplies. "This funding recognises that marae have been critical infrastructure for a long, long time, a… Disclaimer: This episode is assembled from publicly available sources (for example, RNZ and similar
2026-08-08 - New Zealand places further sanctions against Russia supporters and 9 more stories
22d ago · 23:15
This episode includes 10 news blocks. The latest package targets 33 individuals and groups, with a particular focus on cyber actors. Ninety percent of all expressions of interest will be selected in chronological order, with the remainder determined by ballot. In July, Google and Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori (the Māori Language Commission) launched a model to help Google Maps correctly pronounce te reo Māori place names. Aucklanders have been getting their first chance to see inside the City R… Disclaimer: This episode is assembled from publicly available sources (for example, RNZ and similar
2026-08-06 - Mental health support providers welcome long-awaited action plan to improve system and 9 more stories
24d ago · 24:24
This episode includes 10 news blocks. The plan focuses on launching AI navigation to help access and scale integrated services across mental health. Students could soon be studying "next-gen manufacturing" and "energy and infrastructure". Auckland Transport's Stacey van der Putten says the billboard blunder is a "bummer" but at least it happened on the day of the official announcement. Regional mayors will decide on Friday on the exact model. Enrolled Māori voters wanting to switch between elec… Disclaimer: This episode is assembled from publicly available sources (for example, RNZ and similar
2026-08-05 - Unemployment rises to 11-year high of 5.6% and 9 more stories
25d ago · 23:23
This episode includes 10 news blocks. Economists had been expecting the rise as the job market struggles to gain momentum. There are concerns young people seeking mental health support are slipping through gaps in the data if their referrals are declined when they reach out for help. Te reo Māori has had to fight for recognition after generations of suppression, while English has long dominated life in Aotearoa, professor Rawinia Higgins says. Transpower says Wednesday morning's peak saw the hi… Disclaimer: This episode is assembled from publicly available sources (for example, RNZ and similar

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Episodes 28

2026-08-30 - Some patients face 24-hour wait at Wellington Hospital emergency department and 9 more stories

2026-08-29 - Thousands of youths to lose access to unemployment benefits after welfare law change and 9 more stories

2026-08-28 - More than 1200 Auckland home support workers' jobs at risk after Health NZ decision and 9 more stories

2026-08-27 - Five New Zealanders among missing tourists after deadly Nepal flash flood and 9 more stories

2026-08-26 - Flu vaccine to be free for all under fives and 9 more stories

2026-08-25 - Auckland commuters may pay up to $7 a trip as congestion charge options revealed and 9 more stories

2026-08-24 - Govt pushes ahead with social media ban for under-16s and 9 more stories

2026-08-23 - Flights cancelled after severe gales hit parts of the country and 9 more stories

2026-08-22 - Strong winds hampering firefighters at large Wānaka blaze and 9 more stories

2026-08-21 - Entire health system under pressure from biggest flu outbreak in 10 years - health boss and 9 more stories

2026-08-20 - Auckland has its worst week for flu-related hospitalisations in 10 years and 9 more stories

2026-08-19 - Flu wards set up, elective surgery cancelled as hospital admissions surge and 9 more stories

2026-08-18 - 'Nelson Tenths' bill passing finally settles 180-year land dispute and 9 more stories

2026-08-17 - Report calls for action over creaking aged care model and 9 more stories

2026-08-16 - Te Pāti Māori reveals election strategy as campaign launches in Gisborne and 9 more stories

2026-08-15 - 38 dead after 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia and 9 more stories

2026-08-14 - NZSIS singles out China for spying in New Zealand 'at scale' and 9 more stories

2026-08-13 - 'Most challenging of recent times': SIS warns of intensified threats to NZ's security and 9 more stories

2026-08-12 - Wellington's after-hours clinic doesn't have staff to extend hours and 9 more stories

2026-08-11 - Climate change adaptation not keeping pace with fast-growing risks - report and 9 more stories

2026-08-10 - Children as young as 7 seeking help as Youthline calls reach record high and 9 more stories

2026-08-09 - Hato Hone St John declares major incident as demand for ambulances spikes and 9 more stories

2026-08-08 - New Zealand places further sanctions against Russia supporters and 9 more stories

2026-08-06 - Mental health support providers welcome long-awaited action plan to improve system and 9 more stories

2026-08-05 - Unemployment rises to 11-year high of 5.6% and 9 more stories

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Episodes 28

2026-08-30 - Some patients face 24-hour wait at Wellington Hospital emergency department and 9 more stories

2026-08-29 - Thousands of youths to lose access to unemployment benefits after welfare law change and 9 more stories

2026-08-28 - More than 1200 Auckland home support workers' jobs at risk after Health NZ decision and 9 more stories

2026-08-27 - Five New Zealanders among missing tourists after deadly Nepal flash flood and 9 more stories

2026-08-26 - Flu vaccine to be free for all under fives and 9 more stories

2026-08-25 - Auckland commuters may pay up to $7 a trip as congestion charge options revealed and 9 more stories

2026-08-24 - Govt pushes ahead with social media ban for under-16s and 9 more stories

2026-08-23 - Flights cancelled after severe gales hit parts of the country and 9 more stories

2026-08-22 - Strong winds hampering firefighters at large Wānaka blaze and 9 more stories

2026-08-21 - Entire health system under pressure from biggest flu outbreak in 10 years - health boss and 9 more stories

2026-08-20 - Auckland has its worst week for flu-related hospitalisations in 10 years and 9 more stories

2026-08-19 - Flu wards set up, elective surgery cancelled as hospital admissions surge and 9 more stories

2026-08-18 - 'Nelson Tenths' bill passing finally settles 180-year land dispute and 9 more stories

2026-08-17 - Report calls for action over creaking aged care model and 9 more stories

2026-08-16 - Te Pāti Māori reveals election strategy as campaign launches in Gisborne and 9 more stories

2026-08-15 - 38 dead after 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia and 9 more stories

2026-08-14 - NZSIS singles out China for spying in New Zealand 'at scale' and 9 more stories

2026-08-13 - 'Most challenging of recent times': SIS warns of intensified threats to NZ's security and 9 more stories

2026-08-12 - Wellington's after-hours clinic doesn't have staff to extend hours and 9 more stories

2026-08-11 - Climate change adaptation not keeping pace with fast-growing risks - report and 9 more stories

2026-08-10 - Children as young as 7 seeking help as Youthline calls reach record high and 9 more stories

2026-08-09 - Hato Hone St John declares major incident as demand for ambulances spikes and 9 more stories

2026-08-08 - New Zealand places further sanctions against Russia supporters and 9 more stories

2026-08-06 - Mental health support providers welcome long-awaited action plan to improve system and 9 more stories

2026-08-05 - Unemployment rises to 11-year high of 5.6% and 9 more stories