How the other half lives
A 3 part podcast giving kids from split families a voice.
Brackenridge
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Synthetic cannabis: A deadly drug
It's killing Kiwis and the use of it is on the rise. What's pushing that rise?
News bulletin, June 8, 2018
Farmers struggle in mycoplasma bovis outbreak, dishing up new skills in the kitchen, and female football stars make a play for the future.
Smoke-free Coffee
Christchurch cafe's ditch the durries.
An everyday addiction
The first thing we check when we wake up, and the last thing we do before sleep. Do you have a problem?
Is it racist to mispronounce Maori words?
Advice from experts about how to tackle those hard to nail Maori words.
Listen: Radio Current Affairs
Listen to current affairs from around Christchurch, broadcast on Plains FM.
Mass whale stranding deaths
Only 11 of the 32 stranded pilot whales have survived so far
33 whales stranded on the West Coast
The whales are stuck near Haast - waiting for a high tide
Kiwibank fee increases are a tax on fixed incomes
Kiwibank is charging a $4 fee for statement mailouts due to a postage increase
Midwife shortage creates gaps in cultural care
A shortage of Maori midwives leaves expecting Maori mums without choice.
Out with the old and in with the new?
A competition of the arts - two theatre groups are vying for the funding for the Performing Arts Precinct. Who will it be?
New look for the 'purple croissant' theatre
Silence has broken on the long awaited Performing Arts Precinct with a new design for the Andromeda Theatre
CTU supports Reserve Bank employment focus
The Reserve Bank Governor and the Finance Minister have signed an agreement ensuring employment is considered when setting monetary policy.
MPI calls for the cull of 22,000 cattle
Mycoplasma bovis disease is being controlled by culling infected cattle.
National's Jonathan Coleman is leaving politics
The former Health Minister is giving up the game.
Waitakiri Primary School bans rugby
The primary school has banned rugby to avoid further concussions.
Obamania hits Mangawhai
Obama kicks off his second day in NZ with a round of golf.
Government says no to banning rodeos
A report published by the Animal Law Association says rodeo is a breach of the Animal Welfare Act. The Government doesn't agree.
Three draws in Plunket Shield this week.
The three matches from the past week of the Plunket Shield have ended in draws.
Former All Black Dylan Mika has died
Dylan Mika passed away in his Auckland home yesterday at age 45.
South African fast bowler cleared of ban
The paceman was under the spotlight for making contact with Australian captain Steven Smith after dismissing him in the last test match.
Are more lives at risk because of the drug laws?
Festivals are legally unable to keep people safe from drugs at their events
Students suspended for posting inappropriate pics
Christchurch Boys' High School has suspended two students responsible for taking inappropriate photos and videos of teachers.
Mental health help targeted at the wrong people
The healthcare system is only catering to people in crisis.
Arborist says council is guilty of eco-terrorism
A tree expert says the council needs to keep up signage to save protected trees.
Is this New Zealand's prettiest toilet?
The Taylor's Mistake toilet is competing to be the number one place in the country to do number twos.
Bill English faces The Elevator Pitch
Here's everything you need to know about National, all in the length of an elevator ride.
Jacinda Ardern faces The Elevator Pitch
Here's everything you need to know about Labour, all in the length of an elevator ride.
James Shaw faces The Elevator Pitch
Here's everything you need to know about the Green Party, all in the length of an elevator ride.
Marama Fox faces The Elevator Pitch
Here's everything you need to know about the Maori party, all in the length of an elevator ride.
Gareth Morgan faces The Elevator Pitch
Here's everything you need to know about The Opportunities party, all in the length of an elevator ride.
David Seymour faces The Elevator Pitch
Here's everything you need to know about the the ACT Party, all in the length of an elevator ride.
Politicians face The Elevator Pitch
Here's everything you need to know about the political issues, all in the length of an elevator ride.
Guess your way to parliament?
Election year is here, but are our young people making the right decisions?