Emma Stanford

University students developing database to help rainbow patients get better healthcare

University of Canterbury students have developed Prism, a database they hope will improve healthcare and accessibility for LGBTQIA+ clients.

13 March 2023

High Court upgrades charges to murder in the Janak Patel case

The three men charged in connection to the death of Auckland dairy worker Janak Patel are now all being charged with murder.

8 March 2023

Six month visa announced to facilitate cyclone recovery

The Government is also providing additional support to Immigration New Zealand to speed up visa processing.

24 February 2023

Hipkins officially sworn in as PM

Carmel Sepuloni becomes New Zealand's first Pasifika Deputy Prime Minister and only the third female in the role.

25 January 2023

WATCH: Jacinda Ardern bids emotional farewell outside Parliament

Ardern has formally tendered her resignation to the Governor General as Chris Hipkins is set to be sworn into the top job late Thursday morning.

25 January 2023

Trade Tested knocking it out of the park with MediaWorks radio promos

As an online retailer, Trade Tested traditionally focused on digital channels, but decided to dip into some radio promos on The Rock.

15 December 2022

Woman accused of murdering children found dead in suitcases pleads not guilty

The South Korean mother was extradited to New Zealand last month to face two murder charges.

14 December 2022

Peter Ellis' conviction quashed

A landmark decision by the Supreme Court has quashed the convictions of a child sex offender.

7 October 2022

Just 10 businesses receive assistance from the Govt's retail crime prevention fund

500 shops are expected to qualify, but so far police say just five have received assistance and a further five have security upgrades underway.

27 September 2022

Dosh achieves ‘wonderful results’ with MediaWorks

It’s not every day a FinTech brand and a radio station share a flat, but that is exactly what Dosh and The Edge did

21 September 2022

Ardern meets new King and UK PM

Ardern says it was a warm, 10-minute conversation at Buckingham Palace

18 September 2022

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern curtsies farewell to late Queen

As one of the first world dignitaries to pay respect at the coffin lying in state, Ardern was able to skip the 22 hour long public queue.

17 September 2022

Camp Quality launches 2022 Big Challenge for Little Kids campaign

"It's an opportunity to recognise the challenges that our kids go through".

6 September 2022

Hnry achieves unforgettable results campaign using MediaWorks Audio and OOH

‘Refreshing’ is how Hnry, an accounting service targeting sole traders, describes working with MediaWorks

4 August 2022

Education sector facing serious staffing crisis

Action at NZ’s border is being called for to restore teacher numbers.

7 July 2022

Broadcaster Brodie Kane reveals why she shared her abortion story

"My abortion is no one's business, but it had to be in order for other women out there to know that we/I see you and I'm with you.”

3 July 2022

Care + support workers Union hoping for quick pay equity negotiation

Legislation has passed which gives the sector a three percent pay increase for 18 months as negotiations continue.

1 July 2022

Staffing shortages affecting 111 call centres & fire stations

Firefighters claim if the Porirua Fire Station had been closed this morning, a blaze at an emergency housing block would have spread.

27 June 2022

Norway raises terror alert to highest level after mass shooting

Norwegian police, who are not normally armed, will now carry guns until further notice.

26 June 2022

Abortion rights activists react to the Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization ruling in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.

US Supreme Court overturns Roe versus Wade ruling

It means there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion.

25 June 2022

New survey indicates veterans in need of greater support

Otago University reported that compared to the general population, they had problems with mobility, self-care and pain or discomfort.

17 June 2022

Words of resilience given after rainbow youth facility burnt down in Tauranga

The police are treating the fire as suspicious.

16 June 2022

COVID UPDATE: 5554 new cases

There are currently over 40,000 active cases of COVID-19 in NZ.

15 June 2022

Memories of beatings and violence being retold in Royal Inquiry into State Care Abuse

"He would sometimes fire his shotgun at the ground, near my feet, that was really very frightening."

13 June 2022

South Island has 'more snow' than last winter already, wild weather batters country

Two tornadoes have struck Waikanae in the Wellington Region - Fire and Emergency say there has been damage to properties

13 June 2022

NZ EXCLUSIVE: 'I've been to hell and back' - Wife of NZ firefighter killed after hit + run

Vicki Pullen spoke to Today FM senior journalist Emma Stanford in a New Zealand exclusive about the cases recent updates.

10 June 2022

Mayor wants review into Ports of Auckland automation project failure

Phil Goff says due diligence was lacking.

8 June 2022

New technology could prevent water pipe problems before they occur

The sonar technology is being used in Canterbury, with the hope it will be used by councils.

4 June 2022

Analysis predicting more than $100,000 drop in median house prices

Jarden is expecting the median price to drop below $800,000 by December next year.

4 June 2022

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