Holiday Breakfast

Questions have been raised about whether parents should be held criminally responsible for gun crimes committed by children in the United States.

A six-year-old boy has been taken into custody after shooting his teacher at Richneck Elementary School in Virginia.

The teacher suffered life-threatening injuries, but is now in a stable condition.

US correspondent Richard Arnold told Tim Dower that the crime has sent shockwaves through the community.

He says there are questions about how a child of that age can access a gun, let alone take it to school to shoot a teacher.

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There are lots of factors to consider if you're thinking about having your own chooks to get around the national egg shortage.

The SPCA says keeping chickens isn't as easy as it seems.

SPCA Chief Executive Gabby Clezy says the birds need a coop with plenty of water, shade from the elements, and they need to lay their eggs in a clean nest.

She says they also need a protected outdoor area to run around.

Clezy says chickens like to scratch, forage, and dust bathe, but any outdoor area needs to have shelter and protection from other animals.

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A retired British Army veteran says Prince Harry's explosive and controversial claims could be signs of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

In new TV interviews going to air today and a new autobiography coming out tomorrow, Harry reveals his personal kill count from Afghanistan and feeling like an outsider in his own family.

A veteran, who has also suffered with the condition himself, says the self-destructive behaviour is that of a traumatised individual who needs help, not constant criticism.

Royal Correspondent Victoria Arbiter says that many are sympathetic to the possible explanation.

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Sleep Well Clinic director Dr Alex Bartle joined Francesca Rudkin to offer some practical tips on getting better sleep during these hotter and muggier summer nights.

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A new year can represent a new opportunity to set financial goals, whether it involves saving for retirement or preparing for an incoming recession. Enable.me founder Hannah McQueen explained how to realise those financial ambitions.

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Jo McCarroll, editor of New Zealand Gardener magazine, joined Francesca Rudkin to offer up some gardening advice for this summer season!

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Pre-loved clothing business Designer Wardrobe has had to revamp their strategy to renting and selling clothes to Kiwis.

Designer Wardrobe was forced to close all their physical locations by the end of 2021 due to Covid uncertainty, and the business has been operating completely online for over a year.

The Covid-19 pandemic presented a fair amount of challenges for the company, but consumers are still interested in buying and renting pre-used designer wear at a reduced prices, so the business was able to thrive.

Designer Wardrobe CEO Aidan Bartlett says the company had to make a lot of challenging calls during Covid, but they've come out stronger than ever.

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A game changer for aerial firefighting is being developed by a New Zealand company.

Artificial intelligence developed by aviation tech company SkyBase would allow pilots to guide the plane from the ground to tackle dangerous bush fires.

SkyBase CEO Michael Read says it would enable planes to fly at night and in poor visibility.

Michael Read also says it unlocks possibilities to fly at times and in places that wouldn't be possible if a pilot was on board.

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Wild weather could be taking a toll on the humble spud.

The prolonged spell of wet weather has sparked concern New Zealand could be in danger of a potato shortage.

Potatoes need drier conditions when it reaches harvest time, and some Australian supermarkets have started rationing frozen potato products.

Potatoes New Zealand chief executive Chris Claridge says potatoes aren't particularly good swimmers and don't like being submerged in water for long periods.

He says access to the fields to harvest the crops is also hampered in the wet weather.

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While the State Highway network might be in the clear, there's still a clean up to complete around the Coromandel peninsula.

Flooding and slips closed State Highway 25 until late last night, cutting off communities between Coromandel town and Hikuai.

More than 400 millimetres of rain has fallen in the past few days.

Thames-Coromandel Civil Defence Controller Garry Towler says that's created problems on rural roads such as the 309 and Tapu-Coroglen.

He says there are large slips on those dirt roads which aren't expected to open today until they are clear.

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