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A vaccinologist warns that reported whooping cough numbers are just the tip of the iceberg given low surveillance of the infection. Helen Petousis-Harris from the University of Auckland spoke to… Audio

On today's episode, the government is proposing two name suppression law changes to support victims of sexual violence, former Florida representative Matt Gaetz posted on X that he is withdrawing his… Audio

The Government wants to give sexual abuse survivors the power to decide if their abuser gets permanent name suppression. Criminal Bar Association vice-president Sumudu Thode spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

New Zealand has dropped seven places in the international Climate Change Performance Index, down to 41 out of 63 countries. Newsroom senior reporter Marc Daalder spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Legislation entrenching bootcamps for young offenders is on its way to becoming law after passing its First Reading in the House. Lillian Hanly filed this report. Audio

The government is proposing a seismic shift in name suppression laws that would put a stop to secrecy around the identifies of sex offenders. Political reporter Anneke Smith has the story. Audio

Waka Kotahi plans to re-open State Highway 6 north of Haast from 10 o'clock on Friday morning. Development West Coast chief executive Heath Milne spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

A barrister representing Vietnam War veterans believes the government is failing veterans and not protecting future service men and women. Barrister Paul Harman spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Police are now 12 hours into holding a new power allowing them to arrest people wearing a gang patch, or displaying insignia. Criminal Defence lawyer who has represented Mongrel Mob- Marie Dyhrberg… Audio

Workers at the Kinleith Mill are fearing for the future of their industry after being told 230 could lose their jobs. Current worker Ian Farrall and former mill worker Terry Ray spoke to Ingrid… Audio

A new ruling has concluded that the late Sir Wira Gardiner's exposure to Agent Orange was linked to his brain tumour. RSA acting chief executive Andrew Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Cocaine use is on the rise, according to the latest findings of Massey University's annual New Zealand Drug Trends Survey. Researcher Robin Van der Sanden spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The inquest into the death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore has heard how the former head of Cycling NZ told her he saw no value in pursuing claims she was bullied by her teammates. Sports… Audio

Gang members have spoken out about humiliating and demoralising tactics used by police, in a major report focussing on bias and unfair treatment. Ashleigh McCaull reports. Audio

The police have a new commissioner, Richard Chambers was announced in the role on Wednesday. Chambers spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The union representing workers at the latest paper mill slated to close is calling on the government to consider subsidies. Mayor of South Waikato Gary Petley spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Watchdogs say they don't know if the use of restraint and seclusion on children in Oranga Tamariki facilities is justified, because the Children's Ministry is not recording enough data about their… Audio