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Working with death: The Dunedin woman following the family profession
Jodie Hope has just been named president of the New Zealand Embalmers Association, only the second woman to hold the position, and the first to lead an all-female executive. Audio
Police hunt underway after stabbing in south Auckland
One person was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
Charges laid in 'largest illegal lottery' in NZ, Internal Affairs says
It is alleged the defendants made over $11 million over a year from selling illegal lotteries online, with prizes such as expensive cars and boats.
Empty Loafers Lodge building a 'stark' reminder of failure and tragedy
Members of the community gathered quietly before dawn on Thursday to commemorate the anniversary of the Loafers Lodge blaze, which killed five men.
RSE workers prepare for longer stay in NZ after airline collapse
Delays in passports being issued and limited airline options are some of the issues employers face to book flights for RSE workers from Vanuatu.
Man arrested in alleged years-long mail theft scheme
The offending came onto police's radar when a person whose new credit card - which never arrived but began to "tally up" raised the alarm.
The Panel with Mark Knoff-Thomas & Paula Penfold (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Mark Knoff-Thomas & Paula Penfold discuss a new report into NEMA, and whether GPs should be able to prescribe ADHD medications. Mark Knoff-Thomas… Audio
Relief teacher shortage, rising staff sickness sees schools struggling to stay open
Classes are being split up and students sent home as staffing falls below safe levels.
'Intrusive' job application questions - what can employers ask?
An applicant has challenged questions about depression, mental health and sick leave asked by a Z petrol station - so where's the line?. Audio
New school lunch model could cut out kaupapa Māori suppliers
A Whanganui school lunch contractor says kaupapa Māori suppliers could be out of the picture under the government's new free school lunch model.
'You feel a little cheated': Parking fines coming in mail
Commuters say a new way of dishing out parking fines unfair, as they rack up hundreds of dollars before they even know what has hit them.
Junior doctors walk off the job again
Junior doctors have walked off the job again today, while Health New Zealand says its new offer is a good one. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Minister wants to work with Māori - after effort to scrap Treaty obligations
Karen Chhour wants Oranga Tamiriki to establish more partnerships with Māori, despite introducing a bill to Parliament removing their obligation to do so.
Z Energy stirs controversy with job application questions
Blair Scotland from Dundas Street employment lawyers speaks to Lisa Owen about what's appropriate and what's not when it comes to job application questions Audio
Popeyes battle shows how big businesses protect trademarks
A battle between a Manawatū fish-and-chippie and a Louisiana chicken joint reads like a David and Goliath battle. But it's a little more complicated, Alexandra Allen-Franks writes.
Mayor calls for 'slow down' of fast-track law
Although his council supports the intent of the legislation, it's called on the government to reconsider its approach.
Man who killed Tom Coombes detained in psychiatric facility
The man who killed an Auckland student in a "vicious and frenzied" knife attack will be detained in a psychiatric facility.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 16 May 2024
On today's episode, a state of emergency has been declared in New Caledonia and at least four people have been killed in violence that erupted on Monday, we get the latest, Junior doctors are on… Audio
Prostate cancer annual conference international expert speaker
Prostate cancer is symptomless disease which kills 700 New Zealand men a year and has overtaken breast cancer in terms of deaths. Audio
Primary school asks students to stay home due to lack of staff
Mt Cook School posted on social media on Wednesday afternoon, saying half its staff were off sick with Covid.