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An Auckland mental health facility catering for people with long-standing or chronic problems will shut down. Health NZ has been consulting on its proposal to close Rauaroha Segar House, and this afternoon told patients and staff the service will close its doors. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

Warriors star and former All Black Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is being linked to a Saudi Arabia-backed rebel rugby competition. The 32-year-old still has one year to run on his Warriors NRL contract but is open to switching codes again on a deal that could get him around $1 million a year. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

A man who lost his parents and sister in the Erebus disaster supports a new proposal to build the long awaited national monument in Christchurch David Allan told Checkpoint in 2023 he was optimistic a memorial would be finished by the end of last year, 45 years since the tragedy. But more than two years on there's not even a decision on the location, let alone construction of the monument. There was pushback on locations in Auckland and the Ministry for Culture and Heritage has now proposed three potenital sites in Christchurch and asked families for feedback. David Allan spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

The system for certifying the new Health Homes Standards has been described as being like drivers issuing their own warrants of fitness. Since July 1st, all rental properties across the motu have been required to comply with the standards, which set minimum requirements for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture ingress and drainage. Currently there is no certification required in order to complete an assessment, meaning nearly anyone can. It has prompted calls for an independent certification system, to ensure rentals are indeed healthy homes. Bella Craig reports.

Do you know how much your work colleagues earn? A new bill that looks set to pass into law, may mean you can find out. The bill, from Labour MP Camilla Belich, would mean employers can't enforce gag orders if staff want to talk about their salaries, even if they have a pay secrecy clause in their contract. So far it has had the support of the National party and passed its second reading last night, meaning it's a step closer to becoming law. Employment lawyer Steph Dhyrberg spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

The amount spent by a group set up to look at retail crime continues to come under scrutiny. It's been revealed that the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime set up amid a worrying spike in retail crime, has cost around $500,000 over three and a half months. That includes nearly $330,000 on personnel costs; admin of $65,000; travel and accommodation of nearly $10,000; and $102,000 pay for group members fees, with most of that going to chairperson Sunny Kaushal's $95,000 paycheque. Mr Kaushal has defended the cost, saying that with $1.8 million available to the group, they're actually under-budget. The Ministry of Justice says the fees paid to the chairman included work from previous months and Kaushal had actually invoiced for 89 days of work, totalling $81,880, during the 102 day period covered. Retail NZ chief executive and member of the Ministerial Advisory Group Carolyn Young spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

University students have been warned about promoting overseas gambling websites on social media for financial gain. Internal Affairs has contacted 10 students who appeared to be promoting gambling websites such as Rainbet and SpinBet. The department has been cracking down on social media influencers promoting online gambling, resulting in a recent fine for internet personality Millie Elder-Holmes. Joe Shaw reports.

A group of NZ researchers want a formal inquiry into the rates of Campylobacter infection. In a just-released study, hospitalisation rates for Campylobacter infection have increased by almost 70 percent in 17 years. Most of the time, the source of the illness is contaminated fresh chicken meat. The group of prominent public health researchers behind the research say rising hospitalisation rates are a serious concern and want urgent action from the government. Jessica Hopkins reports.

Do you earn the same amount as your co-workers? It is a question we all know doubt often wonder about, but many of us are too scared to ask. Currently employers can put pay secrecy clauses in workers' contracts to stop them discussing their salaries. But a Labour party bill that would stop employers enforcing these gag orders has just passed its second reading, with support from National, meaning it may soon be law. Reporter Evie Richardson took to the streets of downtown Auckland to ask workers their thoughts.

Scott Robertson has kept his promise to give everyone in the All Blacks squad a go for this Saturday's third and final test against France in Hamilton. The All Blacks coach has made a raft of changes to the side after a dominant victory to clinch the series last weekend. He has handed Chiefs hooker Brodie McAlister the chance to debut from the bench and has made 10 changes to the starting XV. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Two Kiwi Olympians are taking on a herculean challenge - cycling 4500kms through East Africa for charity. Cyclist and Paris 2024 Olympic Silver medalist Nicole Shields came up with the idea and has managed to convince her friend, Olympic kayaker Hamish Legarth, to come with her. But unlike the high performance sports world they're used to, there will be no support crew in tow - with the pair carrying everything they need for the at least two-month adventure on them. Nicole and Hamish spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

US Correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about the so-called Epstein list driving a wedge through Donald Trump's MAGA support base. Things hit boiling point today with the President lashing out at his own supporters who are calling for the government to release all classified documents about convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Much of Donald Trump's voter base has been highly critical of the administration's handling of the issue.

A turn off or offally good? A once forgotten food could be on the cusp of a comeback. Offal is now on the menu for some school lunches with the company behind the programme now using a mince that is a blend with beef and trim heart. The food code means that if you are using a blend it must be disclosed - either as offal or the specific names - like liver and kidney. While most of New Zealand's offal is exported, there's a growing number of people who advocate for greater use - including the organisers of the 'offaly good' festival coming up in Auckland. Hannah Miller, a chef turned butcher who runs 'A Lady Butcher' is also a huge fan of using a 'nose to tail' approach and spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's marlarky.

It's that time of the year when your KiwiSaver annual statement comes out. Mary Holm explains why you should read it!

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

In today's installment of A-Z of Aotearoa, we're talking about the humble New Zealand dairy.

Culture 101's Perlina Lau and Afternoons Senior Producer Olivia Wilson explain the blank face response some Gen Z's use and why it is infuriating some older people.

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