Articles by Frances Cook, Felix Marwick and Newstalk ZB staff
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WorkSafe highlights industry concerns as workers lose fingers to unsafe machinery
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 6:49PMWorkSafe's calling for businesses to boost safety standards as more workers lose fingers on unsafe machinery. The courts...
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Webb's Head of Art critiques 'interesting' King Charles portrait
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 6:31PMAn Auckland art expert is calling King Charles' first post coronation portrait 'striking and interesting'. The painting,...
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NSW police shortage inspires Minister to lure in Kiwi officers
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 6:18PMThe New South Wales government feels no guilt for attempting to poach Kiwi police. The state is 1500 officers short, and...
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'Really big step forward': Ozempic revealed to reduce risks of heart attacks, Alzheimer's
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 5:58PMThere's been a clinical breakthrough with Hollywood's new favourite drug, which could work for more than weight loss. Research...
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Sports Fix
Sports Fix: Thursday 15 May 2024
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 4:38PMOn Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 15 May 2024, re-signed Warriors Hooker Wayde Egan explains how happy he...
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Prime Minister Luxon warns NZ can't miss out on growth opportunities amid animal exports debate
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 4:06PMPrime Minister Luxon warns New Zealand can't miss out on the growth opportunities generated by live animal exports. The Australian...
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Relationships with Alexander Terblanche: My partner is always on his phone and it makes me feel bad
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 3:44PMAlexander Terblanche is the real deal when it comes to relationships. He has qualifications in psychotherapy, counselling,...
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The Leighton Smith Podcast
The Leighton Smith Podcast: Journalist Jonathan Rauch discusses free speech and societies role of sorting truth from falsehood
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 2:23PMA sceptical knowledge-seeking society will always welcome controversy, criticism and inquiry, even about ostensibly long-settled...
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Australia releases "hope and wish" federal budget
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 10:35AMAustralia's treasurer says the number one priority of his Budget is easing the cost of living. Jim Chalmers is reporting...
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Could a weight loss drug help your heart?
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 10:17AMA UK study has found that obesity jabs could reduce health risks. Researchers looked at semaglutide, otherwise known as...
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Christchurch Call's "natural transition" allows for greater flexibility and value
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 10:02AMChanges to the Christchurch Call are being welcomed by the Muslim community. The initiative's becoming a charitable foundation...
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Wool industry could see 'much-needed' boost from documentary
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 9:39AMNew Zealand wool is having its time in the limelight as it features in a documentary on the world's largest public broadcaster. Germany's...
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Pollies: Mark Mitchell defends state of law and order, says Labour left a "real mess"
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 9:30AMThere have been several major announcements made of late, most notably the reintroduction of charter schools and the creation...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 15 May 2024
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 9:07AMOn the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 15th of May, Andrew Dickens filled in for Mike Hosking. Police...
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Netball NZ's free-to-air contracts are "significant" for the sport
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 8:57AMNetball fans will have easy access to games as Netball New Zealand confirms a partnership with TVNZ. The 12-month contract...
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Trump's lawyers attempt to 'demolish' former attorney's testimony
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 8:41AMIt's heating up within the New York Court room as Donald Trump's lawyers grill his former fixer. Michael Cohen was an attorney...
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Do charter schools work?
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 8:27AMA founder of two charter schools says the model could work. The Coalition's putting aside more than $150 million in the...
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Police to prioritise gangs over mental health callouts
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 8:16AMPolice officers are set to spend less time on mental health-related callouts as a new gang crackdown gets under way. The...
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NZ losing experienced workers to overseas migration
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 8:06AMA recruitment agency's worried at the type of New Zealander packing their bags and moving overseas. Stats NZ says New Zealand...
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Christchurch Call transitions to new phase as technology advances
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 7:50AMIt's thought the Christchurch Call's refresh is in-line with technology's rapid evolution. The call —designed to battle...
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National Gang Unit a good idea "in theory" - Police Association President
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 7:38AMSome police officers are sceptical about the Government's new crackdown on gangs. The Police Minister and Police Commissioner...
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"Political football": Education expert says charter schools are a "contentious" model
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 7:29AMThere are concerns the Government's charter schools plan could be a political football. Associate Education Minister David...
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Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read shares his pick for who should replace Sam Cane
Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 9:20PMAll Blacks coach Scott Robertson has decided who he wants to be the team's next captain. He's refusing to tell us who it...
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Anticipation high ahead of Wellington Phoenix semifinal
Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 9:17PMThe Wellington Phoenix are chasing the biggest home crowd in their history. On Saturday, they host the Melbourne Victory...