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NZ book awards finalists announced
2 Mar 2022The shortlists for the 2021 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards have been announced.
That's four books in four categories -- fiction, poetry, general nonfiction and illustrated nonfiction -- chosen from… Read more Audio
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Stewart Island visitor levy could be going up
2 Mar 2022Plans to treble the Stewart Island visitor levy are back on the table after a similar proposal prompted public outcry in 2018.
The $5 levy hasn't changed since it was introduced in 2013.
It's aimed… Read more Audio
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Australia floods claim 10th life
2 Mar 2022The death toll from the Australian floods continues to rise as a relentless deluge of rain barrels through eastern parts of the country.
Nine people have been killed in Queensland, and a woman in her… Read more Audio
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Ukraine invasion: New sanction legislation considered
2 Mar 2022The government could have new powers to impose tougher sanctions on Russia as early as next week.
It also already put in place travel and export bans but is under pressure to do more.
Ukrainians in… Read more Audio
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Markets Update for 2 March 2020
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Covid-19: Objects thrown at police clearing protest
2 Mar 2022A stick and a full bottle of milk have been seen being thrown at police as they work to clear protesters at an anti-mandate protest in Wellington.
Corin Dann got an update from the ground. Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Hundreds of protesters still camped in Picton
2 Mar 2022Hundreds of protesters continue to camp at a reserve in Picton.
They wanted the government to remove vaccine mandates by March but in the midst of an Omicron outbreak, the Prime Minister says… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Police operation at protest update
2 Mar 2022Hundreds of police, many in riot gear, are clearing the streets around Parliament this morning.
In latest developments police say protesters in Wellington have weapons, including homemade plywood… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: MIQ hotels refurbish before reopening
2 Mar 2022Some managed isolation hotels are completely refurbishing their rooms after acting as virus containment zones for the last two years.
They are replacing thousands of towels, sheets and other… Read more Audio
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Christopher Luxon wants Russian ambassador expelled
2 Mar 2022The National Party leader says the time for diplomacy is well and truly over and the Russian ambassador should be expelled.
Christopher Luxon says New Zealand should also withdraw its own diplomat in… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Parliament protest update
2 Mar 2022Police are working to clear protesters in central Wellington.
A large number of occupiers have set up in Parliament's front lawn.
Corin Dann got an update from the ground. Read more Audio
