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Corrections union warns loss of unvaccinated workers disruptive
27 Jan 2022The union representing prison staff is warning the loss of dozens of workers who refused to get vaccinated will disrupt prison life.
The Department of Corrections insists there is no problem, but the… Read more Audio
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UK PM Boris Johnson rejects calls for his resignation
27 Jan 2022British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has rejected opposition calls for him to resign for attending lockdown parties.
Tensions over the UK leader's job are mounting, ahead of the publication of an… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Businesses say government rapid antigen test order ruined plans
Businesses say the government's order of rapid antigen tests has tripped up their pandemic planning.
The Food and Grocery Council says it's members are profoundly disappointed the government has… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Thursday 27 January 2022
27 Jan 2022Modelling suggests New Zealand could be facing 50-thousand daily Omicron infections by Waitangi weekend, the Government outlines its 3 stage approach to Omicron, businesses say the government's bulk… Read more Audio
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Bird watchers spot rare Black Tern
Waikanae bird watchers are delighted after a rare sighting over the weekend.
On Friday last week local photographer Elizabeth Taylor spotted an unusual bird and snapped a picture before posting it on… Read more Audio
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Australian Open: Ash Barty beats Jessica Pegula
26 Jan 2022Australian world tennis number one Ash Barty has beaten American Jessica Pegula in the Australian Open quarter finals last night.
Barty swept the match against her highest ranked opponent so far in… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Mask advice unclear for niqab wearers
As we've been reporting this morning, scarves and bandanas have been ruled out as acceptable face coverings under the latest covid-19 guidelines.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says under the red… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Live events industry loses large chunk of summer income
Many musicians, actors and others in the live events industry are facing months without any income because of the move to the red traffic light setting.
They are on their own because the wage subsidy… Read more Audio
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Heilala vanilla raises $140k for Tonga
A New Zealand company has raised more than $142,000 - and counting - for Tonga.
The original goal was to raise $100,000, but thanks to nearly 900 donors that target has been exceeded.
Heilala… Read more Audio
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Markets Update for 26 January 2022
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Oakley Creek swimmers risking their health
26 Jan 2022Aucklanders are putting their health on the line to swim at a popular central city swimming spot.
Swimmers are flocking to Te Auaunga Oakley Creek Waterfall, but the area has long running issues with… Read more Audio
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New Plymouth agri-chemical site 'ticking time bomb' - mayor
The government is being called on to step in to force a multi-national agri-chemical business to clean up its New Plymouth production site which the local mayor has described as a "ticking time bomb".
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