Teachers believe students are less distracted in class, according to a report released today into the phone ban in schools; 'Heidi' records consultations and automatically creates draft clinical notes, referral letters, and follow-up summaries for doctors to review and approve; AI chip-maker Nvidia is due to report its earnings today - with investors bracing for a $300 billion swing in market value; Winston Peters has announced he's secured a fixed price deal for two new ferries, which will come into service in 2029; The government says the Great Rides are giving regional tourism a huge boost, with those biking the trails spending $1.28 billion on accommodation, food and hospitality.

A 20 year-old from Kapiti is travelling on foot from Auckland to Wellington, clocking 50-plus kilometres a day to support men's mental health. Emma Upton spoke to Corin Dann.

A sub-Antarctic white-headed petrel found in Auckland's Muriwai Beach carpark has been released back into the wild after weeks of recovery. BirdCare Aotearoa fundraising manager, Dr Rashi Parker spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

Market Update for 20 November 2025

The cost of a tray of beef mince continues to keep favourites like nachos off the menu for a lot of households. Kim Savage spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about the rural economic recovery.

Some Pike River families say their meeting with the Workplace Safety Minister was a "complete waste of time". Anneke Smith reports.

Smoking is on the decline in New Zealand, but the Ministry of Health's most recent health survey shows the Government is unlikely to meet its SmokeFree 2025 target. Associate health minister Casey Costello spoke to Corin Dann.

A law firm is acting as a disrupter in the profession - changing the way people work, in what's traditionally been a rigid workplace. Prue Tyler founded Shift Advisory after trying to work part time with young children in a big law firm. Prue spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Black Caps have won an 11th successive one-day series at home after edging the West Indies in a thrilling final over of the rain reduced second ODI in Napier.