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Coronavirus: NZ Agricultural Show cancelled
6 May 2020This year's New Zealand Agricultral Show in Christchurch has been cancelled because of Covid-19.
Its the first time the show will NOT go on since the end of the second World War.
The announcement… Read more Audio
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Coronavirus: Book sales crash
6 May 2020Some people may have taken the opportunity during lockdown to catch up on their reading, but sales of New Zealand books have crashed during the Covid-19.
The Publishers Association says the risk to… Read more Audio
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Coronavirus: Film could save Queenstown economy
6 May 2020The film and screen industry has emerged as one of the candidates to help rebuild Queenstown Lakes' shattered economy.
The Lord of the Rings trilogy sealed the district's reputation as a stunning… Read more Audio
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Coronavirus: Australia and NZ commit to trans-Tasman bubble
6 May 2020Australia and New Zealand have both committed to introducing a Covid-safe travel zone between the two countries.
Tasmania's Premier and New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister are already planning new… Read more Audio
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Coronavirus: Campaign aims to save music venues
Live music venues have launched the careers of our most talented performers, but now many of the hot spots are holding on for dear life.
Forced to close during lockdown they face an uncertain future… Read more Audio
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Markets Update for 6 May 2020
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Read more Audio
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Coronavirus: Museums concerned by funding drop
New Zealand's museums and art galleries are concerned that government and philanthropic funding sources might dry up, with the money instead diverted to health and social causes related to the… Read more Audio
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Coronavirus: Some Māori businesses cautiously optimistic
6 May 2020Māori and Pacific Island small business owners are cautiously optimistic that they can weather the Covid-19 storm.
It's been just over a week since the level four lockdown was lifted, enabling… Read more Audio
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Gang numbers rise, but crime falls
6 May 2020The number of adults on the police's National Gang List has risen by a third since the last election but gang crime has fallen over the same period.
During the same period, the government has swollen… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Green Party proposes Fair Pay Agreements for essential workers
6 May 2020The Green Party wants the Government to introduce legislation to enable Fair Pay Agreements for people doing essential work, such as retail, cleaning, security and transport.
The Covid-19 pandemic… Read more Audio
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Sam Cane named new All Blacks captain
6 May 2020There was some surprise when All Black coach Ian Foster named Sam Cane to lead the side.
The 28-year-old Chiefs loose forward has been given the honour ahead of the Crusaders lock Sam Whitelock.
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Transmission Gully sections need to be relaid
6 May 2020The Transport Agency has admitted that sections of Wellington's $1 billion project, Transmission Gully, need to be re-laid after an error. It's another bump in the road after a number of delays on the… Read more Audio
