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The shortage of healthcare workers could be about to get worse, after an Australian state announced a four-and-a-half billion dollar recruitment drive. The New South Wales Premier announced the move… Read more Video, Audio

Aotearoa's open sign is out, but our main airport might be sending a different message with a large chunk of shops and eatieries there still closed despite tourists touching down. Last month, our… Read more Video, Audio

Companies grappling with labour shortages are turning to hefty cash incentives to recruit staff. Several thousand dollar sign-on bonuses are up for grabs in some industries, and companies are also… Read more Video, Audio

New beginnings and a new found confidence have the Black Ferns bullish about their chances of defending their World Cup title in October and November. Their quest begins in earnest on Monday when the… Read more Audio

National Geographics, books about art and rock music were in the sights of the hardy crowd turning out for a popular annual secondhand book sale in Palmerston North today. Our Manawatū reporter Jimmy… Read more Audio

New Zealand now has its own specialist research centre that will focus on the prevention of violent extremism in Aotearoa. He Whenua Taurikura - which translates to 'a country at peace' - delivers on… Read more Video, Audio

St John is getting many more 111 calls than it usually expects at this time of year, putting the ambulance service under immense strain. Winter demand has come six weeks earlier than expected, as Jean… Read more Video, Audio

Hospitals around the country are slammed with covid, staff shortages and an onslaught of seasonal ills. Dunedin Hospital's closed to visitors due to a high number of coronavirus cases and concerns it… Read more Video, Audio

It may come as a surprise to some but Taranaki is officially the sunniest region in New Zealand - and it has the trophy to prove it! The Sunshine Cup arrived in New Plymouth this week - and was duly… Read more Video, Audio

While the 96-year-old Queen was no doubt tucked up in bed on the other side of the world, back here a very special ceremony was held to mark her platinum jubilee. Ruth Hill was at the Wellington… Read more Video, Audio

The Dairy and Business Association say it's time for the government to declare a crime emergency. It follows a spate of violent ram raids and dairy robberies mainly in Auckland, including one customer… Read more Video, Audio

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