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The family of a 19-year-old Palmerston North teenager who died after taking part in a Run-It game in with friends are having to come to terms with the young man's death. Ryan's Uncle Pete Satterhwaite… Audio

In today's episode, the Police Commissioner has slammed a shoplifting directive issued to police, labelling it as "confusing and unhelpful", RNZ revealed last week a memo was sent to police about not… Audio

The Police Commissioner has slammed a shoplifting directive issued to police, labelling it as "confusing and unhelpful". National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

In today's episode, the Labour Party is critical of the government's plans to redevelop Nelson Hospital, saying it will deliver half the number of new beds as the previous government had planned… Audio

The government was warned to expect overseas scrutiny over a huge shortfall in its plans for meeting the country's international climate target. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson spoke to… Audio

Documents obtained under the Official Information Act show strict limits on coconut cream and soy sauce in school lunches provided by the cut-price scheme's contract-holder, the School Lunch… Audio

Retail New Zealand says ideally all crimes would get a police response, including shoplifting. Advocacy and advice manager Ann-Marie Johnson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

In today's episode, Finance Minister Nicola Willis has defended the government's budget decisions including changes to Kiwisaver, saying most workers will end up with larger retirement savings, new… Audio

In today's episode, we speak to beneficiary advocate Kay Brereton about means-testing parents of 18- and 19-year-olds on the jobseeker support benefit. We also speak with Stephanie Pow, parental leave… Audio

An interesting subplot to Thursday's Budget, and the Parliamentary debate after it, was the absence of the Te Pāti Māori leaders from the house. Māori News Journalist Pokere Paewai reports. Audio