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Pay equity legislation a 'big win' for gender equality
Legislation passed last night empowering women to negotiate for pay equity is being called the biggest win for gender equality in nearly forty years.
It provides a process for industries with a… Audio
Tarras locals in the dark over Christchurch Airport's land purchase
Tarras locals say they've been left in the dark while Christchurch Airport spent millions buying up 750 hectares of farmland in the Central Otago village.
That's despite Christchurch Airport chief… Audio
Victoria Covid-19 deaths hit daily record
Six more people have died with the coronavirus in Victoria.
The daily toll is a record, and comes despite new cases today falling to 300.
Three of the deaths were people in their 80s, while three… Video, Audio
Evening business for 24 July
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
National Party 'hate speech' a problem - Behrouz Boochani
Behrouz Boochani is already making himself busy since gaining refugee status, having been accepted as a research fellow at Canterbury University. He tells Lisa Owen he got an email from immigration… Video, Audio
Behrouz Boochani granted refugee status in New Zealand
New Zealand has done what Australia refused to do and granted a Kurdish-Iranian writer - refugee status.
Behrouz Boochani entered this country on a one-month visa eight months ago and has been living… Audio
Peters fires shots at coalition partners in fiery Tiwai speech
The election campaign was in full swing today as Winston Peters took pot shots at his coalition partners and previous governments during a fiery speech laying out his plan for the Tiwai Point… Audio
Housing Minister explains progressive ownership scheme
The government has today launched the first phase of its Progressive Home Ownership scheme.
Housing Minister Megan Woods says the dream of owning your own home has slipped away for an increasing… Audio
Govt launches first phase of $400m progressive home ownership scheme
The government has today launched the first phase of its Progressive Home Ownership scheme.
The $400 million scheme was announced as part of the KiwiBuild reset in September last year, and was part… Audio
Commonwealth Games boxing champ fights to foster puppies
Commonwealth Games boxing champion David Nyika has his eyes on gold at next year's Tokyo Olympics, but the Hamilton heavyweight is fighting another battle on home soil, helping the SPCA rehome… Video, Audio
Ardern launches new energy centre in Taranaki
The Prime Minster has swept through Taranaki today fending off questions about Parliamentary sex scandals as she went.
Along the way Jacinda Ardern launched - and renamed - the national new energy… Audio
Air NZ admits being unprepared for Covid-19 disruption
Air New Zealand has admitted it was unprepared for the disruption wrought by Covid-19 and overwhelmed by the number of people seeking refunds.
A select committee at Parliament this morning heard the… Audio
Whakaari giant squid dissected in Auckland
A massive deep sea squid caught near Whakaari/White island is the subject of much scientific excitement today.
A group of marine experts gathered in Auckland for the dissection of the rarely caught… Video, Audio
Ihumātao protectors gather to mark a year since eviction notice
A leader of the Ihumātao land occupation says while there's no resolution yet, protestors are still winning as there are no police and houses on the land.
Whānau and supporters gathered for a karakia… Video, Audio
Victoria should have had full lockdown a week ago - Australian Medical Association president
Victoria should have gone into a New Zealand-style stage four lockdown at least a week ago.
That's according to Australian Medical Association President Professor Julian Rait who says public health… Video, Audio
Evening business for 23 July 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Australia facing biggest budget deficit since Second World War
Australia is facing its biggest budget deficit since World War Two.
The Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, today revealed the dire state of the country's coffers, saying the pandemic has plunged Australia… Audio
Woman says she was denied rental when using Māori name
A woman says she caught a racist landlord red-handed, after she was rejected for a property because she is Māori.
Te Iwi Kemp has applied for 10 Christchurch rentals in the past fortnight, but was… Audio
NZ First denies playing politics over help for Tiwai Pt staff
New Zealand First denies playing politics over the latest coalition disagreement - this time over a major jobs package for Southland.
Labour's coalition partner says won't back a $100 million package… Audio
Accusations of sabotage after Chinese activists' car crash
A car crash that has killed two prominent members of the Chinese pro-democracy movement have sparked accusations of sabotage, MPs have been told.
The two men were among a group of activists en route… Audio