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Two industry groups are joining forces to demand more help from the government and police to fight retail crime saying too much emphasis is put on businesses protecting themselves. The Motor Trade… Read more Audio

An Otago egg farm is in lockdown and the culling of chickens will start tomorrow after some birds tested positive for a high pathogenic strain of avian bird flu. This is the first time this version of… Read more Audio

The red lights are flashing around the government's target to move beneficiaries into work - with the numbers heading in the wrong direction. The coalition has released the latest quarterly update on… Read more Audio

The country's first case of a high pathogenic avian influenza, otherwise known as bird flu, has been identified on our shores. It was found on a commercial free-range Otago egg farm in Moreaki… Read more Audio

The start of Summer has seen Fire and Emergency put a total fire ban in place for the islands of the Hauraki Gulf due to tinder dry conditions. This week parts of the country can expect to see… Read more Audio

New Zealand driver Liam Lawson has had his issues at the Qatar Formula One Grand Prix, the penultimate race for the season. The kiwi's car touched another just after the start of the race sending both… Read more Audio

Will there be more flies this season buzzing around the house? Apparently Aotearoa has had the perfect combo of warmth and humidity leading into summer for fly breeding. Dr Julia Kasper, the Lead… Read more Audio

Syria's war is back in the spotlight after a surprise lightning offensive by rebel groups saw them capture Aleppo over the weekend. Analysts and observers have been stunned by the opposition forces… Read more Audio

At least 40,000 chickens are being culled from an Otago egg farm after some birds tested positive for a strain of bird flu. The farm is currently locked down with a 10 kilometre buffer zone around the… Read more Audio

Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about South Korea having it's heaviest snowfall for the month of November in recorded history, a K Pop group splitting from it's label with accusations… Read more Audio

It was hoped this year's Black Friday would bring some sweet relief for shops who have been struggling through the cost of living crisis. And the Auckland shopping precinct of Newmarket there was… Read more Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report Audio