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Salvation Army apologise again to abuse victims in its care
The Salvation Army has apologised for the historical abuse of people in its care.
The organisation gave evidence at the Abuse in care inquiry being held in Auckland.
Over the next two weeks churches… Audio
Ardern made aware minor among latest deportees from Australia
Jacinda Ardern says she was only told this afternoon, in response to media enquiries, there was a 15-year-old boy on last week's deportation flight from Australia.
It's just one of several flights… Audio
'We're ready' as businesses hang on for trans-Tasman travel deal - Auckland Airport CEO
Hundreds of businesses are hanging on for New Zealand and Australia to establish a quarantine-free travel arrangement, Auckland Airport's chief executive says.
There have been months of negotiations… Video, Audio
America's Cup latest - NZ takes lead in race 7 win
Team New Zealand has stormed into the lead in the America's Cup, with the score now 4-3 against Luna Rossa, and another race to come on Monday evening.
Checkpoint reporter Nick Truebridge has the… Video, Audio
Denver Chance killing: Man pleads not guilty to fatal shooting
Warning: Report contains details that may disturb some listeners.
A trial is underway for a man accused of shooting a man three times in the head before storing the body in a chest freezer.
The… Audio
Whangārei reacts to Covid-19 vaccine rollout priority groups
On the streets of Whangārei some are wary of any vaccine rollout - citing a lack of information.
But others are counting down the days until they get their shot - but say supermarket workers and… Audio
Athletes keen for Olympics but waiting on vaccine - CEO
There is currently no special priority group for high performance athletes like the Black Caps, or New Zealand's Olympic athletes.
The government says it is still thrashing out the details of a… Video, Audio
Two million NZers to have Covid-19 vaccine by July, govt plans
Two million New Zealanders will be vaccinated against Covid-19 by July under the government's latest plans.
And everyone over 65 will be eligible from May.
The Covid-19 Reponse Minister Chris… Audio
Wellington bus drivers look forward to proposed living wage rule
A proposal is being put forward that would see all Wellington bus drivers paid at least the Living Wage.
Around half of all bus drivers in the region are currently paid below that threshold, some as… Video, Audio
PNG approves vaccine as it struggles to contain Covid-19
Papua New Guinea has granted regulatory approval for the Covax facility to deliver the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in the country.
The government is preparing for the vaccine rollout to begin by… Audio
Immigration explains denial of entry for 'Bold' superyacht
Just following the rules - that is Immigration's explanation for denying visas to some of the crew onboard a superyacht that was headed to New Zealand for a mega refit, worth hundreds of thousands of… Video, Audio
America's Cup: Battle for Auld Mug finally underway
The battle for the Auld Mug is finally underway. Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa have kicked off the America's Cup on the Waitemata Harbour this afternoon.
The huge event was delayed a few days… Video, Audio
Evening business for 10 March 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6238420614001 Video, Audio
Papatoetoe reacts to Covid-19 vaccine rollout priority groups
Some people in south Auckland will be prioritised for the vaccine, but not everyone.
Papatoetoe was the centre of the latest outbreak, so Checkpoint reporter Ella Stewart and cameraman Simon Rogers… Video, Audio
Countdown keen to see vaccine priority for supermarket workers
Countdown workers are down on the government's vaccine priority list, along with others in high customer contact jobs, like bus drivers.
Supermarket staff are among the essential workers that kept on… Video, Audio
Otago told to expect more wild weather in climate change report
Warmer, wetter, windier and wilder - that's what Otago residents are being told to expect as part of a milestone report on climate change.
The Otago Climate Change Risk Assessment maps out the… Audio
Govt under pressure again for trans-Tasman travel bubble
The government is once again under pressure to adopt a two-way trans-Tasman travel bubble.
Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the country is ready for a reciprocal bubble arrangement, and… Audio
Covid-19 Response Minister on vaccine priority groups
The government has revealed the list of groups prioritised to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins talks to Lisa Owen.
In the interview Hipkins said Cabinet is… Video, Audio
Auckland Arts Festival's delayed start after lockdown
Covid-19 lockdowns in the world's largest Polynesian city forced the Auckland Arts Festival to reschedule much of a year's work in the space of a week.
But a delayed launch is set for Thursday and… Audio
Team NZ, Luna Rossa ready to face off in America's Cup
Emirates Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa are set to enter the starting box tomorrow - getting the America's Cup officially underway.
Fans are looking forward to it, teams are being guarded in public… Video, Audio