An increasing number of schools and early childhood centres are closing due to potential exposure to asbestos, which has been found in types of educational play sand. Dr Terri-Ann Berry, board chair of Mesothelioma Support & Asbestos Awareness spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Parents who have the potentially contaminated asbestos sand in their homes want more guidelines as to how to manage the substance. Mother Janelle Hill spoke to Charlotte Cook.

Air New Zealand cabin crew have voted to strike, but it's not clear when or for how long. E Tu Union spokesperson Michael Wood spoke to Charlotte Cook.

Police are still searching the scene of a fatal house fire in Sanson following the death of three children and their father; There is concern the potential cost to early childhood centres to remove and dispose of asbestos could be prohibitive; Plans for two new tunnels for Wellington's SH1 have been revealed with a total cost of up to $4 billion; IT issues at Wellington Regional Hospital are putting patient care at risk and extending wait times, according to clinicians at the hospital.

IT issues at Wellington Regional Hospital are putting patient care at risk and extending wait times, according to clinicians at the hospital. Sarah Dalton, the executive director of the Association Of Salaried Medical Specialists spoke to Charlotte Cook.

Plans for two new tunnels for Wellington's SH1 have been revealed with a total cost of up to $4 billion. Wellington's Mayor Andrew Little spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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