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Five O'clock Report for Monday 21 January 2019
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Two bodies recovered at Auckland swimming spots
5:09 PM.Two bodies have been found after two men went missing at swimming holes in South Auckland. Reporter Sarah Robson has the latest. Audio
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NZ one of least affordable countries for housing
5:11 PM.The annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey shows housing in New Zealand's eight main centres is now on average more than six times the average income. Audio
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Councils reluctant to fund infrastructure for housing growth
5:15 PM.President of Local Government New Zealand Dave Cull says there are no current incentives for councils to invest in infrastructure for residential growth, and the burden is falling on current… Read more Audio
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Smokers considering quitting after 10% price hike
5:22 PM.Quitline has reported a surge in people wanting to give up smoking after tax hikes introduced on New Year's Day. But despite the $11 increase over the last six years, many smokers say they won't… Read more Audio
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Chihuahua missing after crash which left owner in a coma
5:25 PM.: A grandson is on a mission to find his grandmother's chihuahua, which was thrown from her car in a crash, before she wakes up from a coma. Aaron Price spoke to Sharon Brettkelly about the huge… Read more Audio
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Evening business for Mon 21 Jan
5:32 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Kiwi firefighters to help battle Tasmania fires
5:34 PM.New Zealand firefighters will soon head to Tasmania to help deal with more than 50 blazes burning across 20,000 hectares. Fire and Emergency New Zealand National Manager Rural Operations John… Read more Audio
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Tree removal paused after outrage from locals, campaigners
5:39 PM.Thirteen huge pine trees that Auckland Council says need to be removed urgently have been given a stay of execution after outrage from locals and tree campaigners. Audio
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Men saved from rapids ‘should have to pay’ for rescue
5:44 PM.Police had to use a helicopter to rescue two men caught in rapids on an inflatable air mattress on the Kawarau River at 11pm last night. Queenstown Harbourmaster Marty Black says they put themselves… Read more Audio
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No sign of stoats on Great Barrier Island
5:48 PM.After more than two weeks, the hunt is winding down for elusive stoats on Great Barrier Island. The Island had been considered stoat-free until two of the predators were reportedly spotted there… Read more Audio
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Off-the-grid Kidney Fern crib up for sale
5:53 PM.A two-bedroom cottage tucked away in a remote part of Stewart Island that can only be reached by boat or on foot has gone on the market for the first time in decades. Bayleys agent Mike Peterson says… Read more Audio
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Silver Ferns have what it takes to win - Robyn Broughton
5:55 PM.Former Silver Ferns assistant coach Robyn Broughton believes the team is capable of winning this year's Netball World Cup if they continue to improve their performance. She spoke with sports reporter… Read more Audio