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New classroom immersion training starts for student teachers
As students get ready to head back to the classroom, some teachers-in-training will be part of a pilot programme this year to learn on the job.
Instead of going through the usual route to get their… Audio
Ashley Bloomfield on MIQ transmission of new Covid-19 case
There was a four-day cross over in managed isolation between a returnee with the more infectious South African strain of Covid-19 and the Northland woman they passed the virus to.
Genome testing… Video, Audio
7-hour wait for some at Northland Covid-19 testing stations
In Northland, some people waited more than seven hours to get Covid-19 tests on Monday, describing the process as "chaos".
A woman in Northland has contracted Covid-19 after testing negative twice… Video, Audio
Aucklanders reflect on 2020
How will you remember 2020? Will it be for Covid, the lockdown, the hardships - or the good that's come despite of it? Our reporter Louise Ternouth hit the streets of Auckland's CBD to find out what… Audio
2020: The year that was Covid edition
A year we'll never forget. What began as a pneumonia like virus in the Chinese city Wuhan ripped through the world - infecting more than 77 million people to date, killing 1.7 million people and… Audio
Phoenix A League season kicked into 2021
The Wellington Phoenix won't now kick off their A-League football season until the New Year. Their match against the Roar in Brisbane, scheduled for December 29th has been postponed amid the latest… Audio
Dozens of countries ban arrivals from UK
More than 40 countries have barred arrivals from the UK over concerns of a new variant of the coronavirus there. Some are stopover destinations for flights to and from New Zealand - causing stress and… Audio
Evening business for 22 December 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Auckland water use rises 30m litres per day
It appears Aucklanders have been liberally watering the garden, washing the car and filling up the paddling pool.. despite the region's ongoing water woes. Water use across the city has risen by 30… Audio
Another 80 victims identified in Dilworth abuse investigation
Another 80 victims have been identified during the investigation into sex abuse at Auckland's Dilworth School - with police expecting even more to come forward. Another 33 charges were laid today in… Audio
"Today brings some closure" - Detective Inspector Scott Beard
While his identity has finally been revealed, the family of murdered backpacker Grace Millane don't want her name associated with that of her killer. Detective Inspector Scott Beard ran the… Audio
Man who murdered Grace Millane also had other victims
It can now be revealed the man who murdered British backpacker Grace Millane also had other victims. As well as the murder of Grace Millane, 28-year-old Jesse Shane Kempson has been convicted of a… Audio
2020: The year that was politics edition
As we round off the year we're taking a look back at the year that was 2020. With elections both here and the US it's been a tumultuous time in politics - with more oustings, resignations and scandals… Audio
Clean, Cook, Chill: Food safety reminder as we head into summer
As we enter the festive season, full of barbeques, picnics and leftovers - people are being reminded of the three C's to keep their whanau and guests safe. Minister for Food Safety Dr Ayesha Verrall… Audio
Matakana Island fire burning for more than a week
A fire on Bay of Plenty's Matakana Island is still burning a week after it started.The fire broke out last weekend and crews remained on scene all week but it flared up again on Saturday. Riley… Audio
One-million-dollar houses in Auckland’s poorest suburbs
Million dollar houses are now being sold in one of Auckland's lowest income suburbs, another sign to non-owners that the market is out of control. Jordan Bond reports. Audio
A pain in the neck: Working from home wrecking posture
The Covid 19 lockdowns saw many people swap the office for a spare bedroom, a dining room table or a kitchen bench. Now, chiropractors say they've seen an increase in posture related issues - and… Audio
Evening business for 21 December 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Calls for national review of police photos of young people
There are calls for a national review of photographs taken of young people by police, after it was revealed officers in Wairarapa had illegally taken photos of young Maori in the district. A local… Audio
2020: The lessons we've learned
The year's been dominated by Covid-19 - the lockdowns, the elbow bumps, our bubbles, the home office, hand santiser - genome sequencing, and the QR code.Now that we're nearly at the end of it, we… Audio
