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Ruahine Kiwi project funding running out in June, future uncertain
4:50 PM.From farmland to alpine ridges, work to restore kiwi to a 23,000 hectare patch of the lower North Island is making progress. But the scheme's funding as part of the Jobs for Nature programme runs out… Read more Audio
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Oppenheimer claims best picture trophy at the Academy Awards
4:46 PM.The historical biopic, Oppenheimer, about the race to build the first atomic bomb, has claimed the prestigious best picture trophy at the Academy Awards and numerous other gongs. It went in the… Read more Audio
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Experts not convinced tenants will benefit from new tax policy
4:40 PM.Landlords are the clear winners of the government's move to slash the amount of tax they need to pay, it says tenants will benefit too. But the experts aren't convinced and nor are the public. Lauren… Read more Audio
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Defiant sixth wicket partnership denies Black Caps' win
4:29 PM.Rain delayed the Black Caps' push for an historic Test victory over Australia in Christchurch, but it was defiant sixth wicket partnership that was crucial to denying New Zealand a win. Heading into… Read more Audio
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Heritage Tauranga funeral home on housing market
4:25 PM.How would you feel about living in an old funeral home that until recently also had a mortuary on site? The heritage property in Tauranga, has been home to Legacy Funerals for three decades, providing… Read more Audio
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Canada: Period tracking app sued for sharing data
4:16 PM.Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about some Canadians believing practising daylight savings should be banned, A period tracking app being sued in British Columbia for sharing… Read more Audio
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Govt claims new tax policy will save tenants money
4:07 PM.The government can't say how much cheaper rent will be as a result of a new tax policy benefiting landlords, but claims it will save tenants money too. From the 1st of April, residential rental… Read more Audio
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Relatives of Flight MH370 passengers want govt to do more to find wreckage
5:43 PM.Asia correspondent Per Elinder Lilijas speaks to Lisa Owen about Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, the United States urging allies to impose harsher sanctions against China's microchip sector, and the… Read more Audio
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US President Joe Biden delivers final speech to congress
5:35 PM.US President Joe Biden has just finished delivering a one hour state of the union address, his final speech to congress before the election later this year. Washington DC is CNN's Julia Benbow speaks… Read more Audio
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Govt's health targets light on detail - Labour
5:30 PM.The government has launched an ambitious set of health targets, with an admission it might not hit them. The final step of the coalition's 100 day plan aims to cut wait times for emergency… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 8 March 2024
5:28 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Black Caps: Australia have upper-hand on day 1 of second test
5:25 PM.The Black Caps' struggles against Australia are continuing in Christchurch. After winning the first Test by a big margin, Australia have the upper-hand on day one of the second Test. Sports reporter… Read more Audio
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Before and after school care providers MASH and Caspa close doors
5:18 PM.Parents have been left scrambling after their before and after school care providers closed their doors with little warning MASH and its sister company Caspa, run more than 40 programmes across the… Read more Audio
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TVNZ confirms 4 programmes to be axed, staff devastated
5:15 PM.A tough day ending in tears at TVNZ. The broadcaster has confirmed Sunday, Fair Go, and two news bulletins, Midday and Tonight, are to be axed. Chief executive Jodi O'Donnell delivered the news to her… Read more Audio
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Govt asked to fund an Auckland police college to meet recruitment goals
5:07 PM.The government has been asked to fund an Auckland based police training college to help reach its target of 500 additional officers in two years. Figures released to Checkpoint show it will be almost… Read more Audio
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Employment lawyer responds to TVNZ axing programmes
4:42 PM.Another crushing blow for the media industry today, with the confirmation that long running consumer affairs show Fair Go is being axed alongside current affairs programme Sunday, News at Midday and… Read more Audio
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New recycling rules: No milk bottle tops and aerosol cans
4:33 PM.Milk bottle tops and aerosol cans are now a "no" for the recycle bin. But pizza boxes are fine, just take the pizza out. New recycling rules came into effect on the 1st of February. Are we complying… Read more Audio
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Auckland police ramping up patrols at petrol stations
4:29 PM.Auckland police are ramping up patrols at petrol stations in response to a recent spate of robberies and burglaries. According to one Auckland councillor, the boost in police visibility is just what… Read more Audio
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Rugby League: Warriors' NRL season opener against Sharks
4:26 PM.It's a massive weekend of sport coming up, with rugby, league, cricket and boxing on. Jamie Wall speaks to Lisa Owen. Read more Audio
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Canada: Measles outbreak has experts concerned about vaccine hesitancy
4:15 PM.Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about an outbreak of measles in Canada, population numbers for the once-endangered humpback whale falling in the North Pacific, and a Canadian… Read more Audio
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How long people have to wait to see their GP
4:13 PM.The government's unveiled its health targets as its final move in its 100 day plan. It's announced five major health targets relating to cancer treatment, child immunisation, ED wait times, specialist… Read more Audio
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Only 83% of NZ children up to date with vaccinations by age 2
4:06 PM.The government is targeting childhood vaccinations with a goal of 95% of all children to be fully immunised by age 2. Right now only 83% of kiwi kids are up to date with their shots by age 2, lagging… Read more Audio
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Australian charged after tying up the wrists of 3 indigenous children
5:43 PM.Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Lisa Owen about an Australian arrested after tying up the wrists of three aboriginal children and Australian women missing out on boosting their… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 7 March 2024
5:33 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Black Caps hope to add to hauls at 100th Test match in Christchurch
5:32 PM.One piles up runs, the other piles up wickets. Black Caps Kane Williamson and Tim Southee will hope to add to their hauls when they both play their 100th Test match against Australia in Christchurch… Read more Audio