Australia correspondent Peter Ryan spoke to Lisa Owen about how the digital giants in Australia are facing fines in the tens of millions of dollars if they fail to block under 16s from social media platforms. It's all part of tough new laws being pushed to deal with mental health issues from excessive exposure to social media.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

The Warriors path to NRL glory has been laid out with the release of the schedule for 2025. An ANZAC test in Christchurch, a trip to Vegas and the return of the women's side mark an exciting year ahead for the club. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

First year University of Canterbury students are being forced to go flatting as capacity in the university's halls of residence is completely maxxed out. Enrolment at UC went over 22,000 at the start of this year - up 20 percent from 5 years ago. But that's meant over 4000 students have applied for spots in the first year halls when there are only 2000 spaces available. With so many students forced to look elsewhere to live, flats are also becoming harder to come by. Bella Craig reports.

The Education Minister Erica Stanford has apologised in Parliament after allegedly calling her Labour Party counterpart Jan Tinetti a "stupid bitch" in the debating chamber. It comes at the same time that government parties have complained about standards slipping in Parliament, Deputy Political editor Craig McCulloch reports. 

The Queenstown Lakes District Council has ratcheted up it's fees for having tables outside, in one case restaurant owner Blair Impey's bill has gone from $3200 to $51,000. The increased bill is due to be paid on December 1st but Blair Impey said he'll be sending a legal letter to council next week and hasd been told by his lawyers he can seek a judicial review. The Queenstown Business Association said the timing couldn't be worse, with the sector struggling, and Hospitality NZ said the...

A southland doctor said he's having to sedate dementia patients because there's a lack of care options in rural areas. Doctor Daniel Allan is a psychiatrist for elderly people and this week he told a health select committee of the challenges getting appropriate care for people with dementia in more isolated parts of southland. He said he's deliberately having to use anti-psychotic medication for people with dementia and its a regular thing among other colleagues too, even though it is a last...

While police say it sends a clear message to gangs about compliance, those living within gang communities are worried the new laws could lead to unneccessary violence. Alexa Cook sat down two senior gang leaders in Hawke's Bay to find out what the new laws mean to them, and police assistant Commissioner Paul Basham spoke to Lisa Owen.

Golfer Lydia Ko is preparing for the final tournament of the season, and a potential $7 million pay-day. Ko is chasing a third CME Group Tour Championship, however, it was her four legged friend and newly adopted good luck charm who stole the show at this week's media presser. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

The new Police Commissioner Richard Chambers said he hopes it'll never be necessary to arm police officers in New Zealand - but he's open to a discussion about it. The majority of officers are in favour of being armed. But experts say the move would be a step backwards for police with potentially tragic consequences for young Maori in particular. Bill Hickman has more.

A security guard has been stabbed in the neck at a popular Auckland shopping mall this afternoon. Police say security guards at Newmarket's Westfield mall approached a man in relation to an earlier incident, the man then produced a knife. It comes after a survey revealed one in three retail workers feel unsafe heading into the peak Christmas shopping season. Reporter Felix Walton spoke to Lisa Owen.

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about how there's a stalemate on whether to release a report on alleged sexual misconduct by Donald Trump's pick for Attorney General - Matt Gaetz and a rare coin from the gold rush era has sold at an auction for $1.4 million.

The American tradition of Thanksgiving sales is now well embedded in New Zealand retail culture, but Consumer said people should be wary of pressure tactics particularly used online, like a countdown clock, subscription traps or claims there's only one left. Some banks have also sent out alerts to remind customers to be wary of using the CVV number on the back of their credit cards. An OECD study published in October, found 9 out of 10 shoppers have been affected by "dark commercial patterns"...

Africa correspondent Elna Schutz spoke to Lisa Owen about Somaliland electing a president, a rescue operation in a South African mine making international headlines and some good news about some lucky species of flora and fauna.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

The man who can't seem to retire, Shaun Johnson won't have his feet up for long after calling time on his Rugby League career. Johnson is set to return to the national stage, albeit in an entirely new sport, and only for one night. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

As the dust settles after yesterday's hikoi on Parliament, Te Pati Maori has turned its attention towards the Speaker - accusing him of overusing his powers. It comes as the coalition parties call for tougher consequences for rule-breakers within the debating chamber - following last week's haka by Hana Rawhiti Maipi Clarke. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch reports.

The auditions are over and it's official, a former Assistant commisioner Richard Chambers will step into the job of police commissioner. The role was vacated by his boss Andrew Coster last week . He's now heading up the government's new social investment agency. Richard Chambers spoke to Lisa Owen.

Two New Zealand salvage companies are preparing to remove fuel and other pollutants from the HMNZS Manawanui, that is 30 metres metres under water after sinking off the coast of Samoa in October. The ship went down after hitting a reef in a Marine Reserve off the island of Upolu. 75 crew and passengers were rescued after being forced to abandon ship. Manawanui has nearly a 1000 tonnes of automotive gas oil on board, that has diesel like qualities. While the main tanks are still believed to be...

Kinleith Mill in Tokoroa plans to halt paper processing next year and that will mean about 230 job losses. It's owner Oji Fibre solutions said the paper part of the business has been making significant losses for several years and there's no prospect of that improving. Instead, Kinleith will import paper for its packaging operations and will focus on pulp. Workers were told of the looming cuts at a meeting this morning, with a final decision due by January. In September, Oji Fibre Solutions,...

230 workers will lose their jobs if Kinleith Mill owner Oji Fibre Solutions goes ahead with stopping paper production. It would be a huge blow for Tokoroa, where the mill is the largest employers. RNZ visited the Waikato town to talk to workers after the news broke this morning. Felix Walton reports.

A leading New Zealand psychiatrist says there's a risk of over-diagnosing ADHD - and it's already being overtreated. Demand for medication to treat the disorder has jumped 140 percent in the last two years. Dr Sam McBride, from the Royal College of Psychiatry made the comments in an interview on 30' with Guyon Espiner. Espiner spoke to Lisa Owen.

"Similar to an All Blacks test match." That's how one Wellington business described their roaring trade during yesterday's te Hikoi mo te tiriti event. Police estimate about 42,000 people turned up for the demonstration to voice opposition to the coalition government's Treaty Principals Bill. While many in the crowd were celebrating their collective effort - some businesses were also celebrating the economic boom. Nick James reports.

The Spanish great, who has won 22 Grand Slam titles has now retired after the men's team event in Malaga, sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

Should you be able to park in your own drive way without fear of gettting a ticket? Some residents in inner city Auckland suburbs reckon so; they've been hit with $70 fines from Auckland Transport for parking up their own drive ways or letting visitors do the same. Parking within a metre each side of a drive or up a drive but outside your property is against the rules. One resident is adament they aren't blocking the road or pavement, yet they've still being stung with tickets. Grey Lynn...