Katie Todd
People turned away from emergency housing due to govt's new criteria
The government's new criteria for emergency housing is seeing more than 90 people a month turned away, because they've caused or contributed to their current situation. Katie Todd has the details. Audio
Doctors keen for more info on national patient record database
Doctors want more information about a national patient record database that Health New Zealand plans to launch mid year. Katie Todd reports. Audio
Auckland Council asks govt to help with surge in homelessness
Auckland Council has written a 'please help' letter to the government over a surge in homelessness. Katie Todd reports. Audio
AI taking on diverse roles across New Zealand's public service
From surgical risk assessments at Health NZ, to fishing vessel camera monitoring for MPI - RNZ can reveal artificial intelligence is taking on diverse roles across New Zealand's public service.The… Audio
EVs risk pose safety risk to blind community
Blind and visually impaired New Zealanders say quiet electric and hybrid vehicles are putting their lives on the line. Katie Todd reports. Audio
Some doubt govt's childcare boost will get into parents' pocket
The government's touted its $189 million boost to childcare subsidies as a way to get more parents into full-time work, and to fill labour shortages. But some parents are dubious it's worth a return… Audio
Ukrainian arrivals say government support lacking in battle to begin new lives
Ukrainians say they're escaping to New Zealand on a special humanitarian visa, only to find themselves locked out of jobs and housing, and turned away from MSD offices.
Last week a Ukrainian support… Audio
Whangārei teen campaigns for breakfast for students
A Whangārei Girls High School student is asking Parliament to help feed about 300 peers she says are turning up without any food, each day.
Ocean Bishop-Karanga believes the equity criteria used to… Audio
Ram raids trending downwards as offenders identified - police
Police say ram raids are finally starting to trend downwards, as offenders are identified and thrwarted by preventative measures.
Business leaders are cautiously optimistic, but some shopkeepers say… Audio
'The first thing buyers ask us' - Flood zones pose hazards for insuring homeowners
People who own homes in flood zones might see their property values sink, according to the Reserve Bank.
It has suggested banks could tighten their lending criteria in flood prone areas - finding in… Video, Audio
MBIE chips in on $4m bailout for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts
The embattled skifield operator Ruapehu Alpine Lifts has received a $4 million rescue package - partly with help from the government - as it tries to make it to the next ski season.
The voluntary… Video, Audio
Grace Millane's killer appeals other sentences
The lawyer for Grace Millane's killer says two other women felt driven to be her voice and exaggerated in separate trials which resulted in further convictions.
Jesse Kempson appeared via video link… Audio
Hikers, hunters feel ignored as Te Urewera huts demolished
There's tension in Te Urewera, where work is underway in the remote, rugged country to strip, dismantle and burn down backcountry DOC huts.
Fifteen are gone, and another 33 are set to be removed by… Audio
Police Minister meets with shopkeepers as ram raids continue
Police Minister Chris Hipkins has faced the heat from beleaguered business owners in Auckland today, demanding less talk and more action on retail crime.
Shopkeepers say relentless ram raids and… Video, Audio
Ruapehu lifetime pass holders seek clarity on skifield future
There are thousands of Ruapehu lifetime pass holders who want to know if their ticket to ride could soon be redundant.
The company's administrators, PWC, say all options are on the table, as they try… Audio
Ruapehu businesses want govt to help failing ski operators RAL
Ruapehu businesses are calling for the government to help the failing RAL company which runs the Whakapapa and Turoa ski fields. Voluntary administrators have been called in to try and figure out… Audio
Ohakune in limbo as Ruapehu Alpine Lifts in financial strife
A very deep financial hole has left locals and businesses around Ruapehu in limbo. Ruapehu Alpine Lifts has announced it's appointed administrators PWC, to work its way out up to $50 million of debt.
…Victim of Hep A from imported frozen berries describes ordeal
Another seven cases of Hepatitis A have cropped up in the community, one of which is definitively linked to the consumption of frozen berries, and six that are under investigation. Audio
British economy buoyed by Royal tourism
We saw the massive crowds pour into London for the Queen's final farewell this week - with an estimated two million people on the streets to watch the event unfold. The royal family has a massive… Video, Audio
Queen's funeral reignites UK's love for royal family
Life's returning to normal in London, but for many in the UK, the Queen's funeral has been the event that's made them fall in love with the royals again.
After ten days of mourning and extraordinary… Video, Audio
