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Amy Adams on new role in National rankings under Muller
National MP Amy Adams has cancelled plans to retire from Parliament to instead take the number three spot in the party's shadow cabinet.
The former justice, social housing & social investment… Video, Audio
Remaining backpackers make most of NZ after lockdown
Our borders may be closed but some international backpackers are still making the most of their New Zealand travel dreams.
There are estimated to be up to 150,000 overseas visitors still in the… Video, Audio
Doctors fear rheumatic fever rise may worsen
Doctors fear a rise in the potentially devastating childhood disease rheumatic fever could get worse as the effects of the Covid-19 lockdown hit.
A public health alert has been issued for Wellington… Audio
EQC level 2 rules causing more delays, stress - Christchurch couple
An elderly Christchurch couple are crying foul over EQC's site visit policy under alert level two.
EQC says the measures, outlined in emails to clients, are crucial for staff and customer safety.
… Video, Audio
Evening business for 25 May 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Stuff CEO buys company for $1, plans for staff shareholders
The chief executive of Stuff, who has bought the media company for a dollar from Australian Nine Entertainment, says she has no other financial backers at this stage.
Sinead Boucher told Checkpoint… Video, Audio
Horowhenua feeling lucky after 5.8 quake rattles region
The week got off to a shaky start for many people in Horowhenua, after a strong earthquake rattled the lower north island region on Monday morning.
More than 36,000 people across the country have… Audio
Muller announces new National rankings, with Adams to stay
Senior National MP Amy Adams has backtracked on her retirement plans after last week's change of leadership and is ranked number three on the party's list following a minor reshuffle.
Three days… Audio
Covid-19 level 2: Gatherings up to 100 allowed after Friday
Church services and gatherings of up to 100 people have been given the green light to take place later this week.
It comes after another day with no new Covid-19 cases in New Zealand - our third day… Video, Audio
Day one of level 2: Hair clippers buzzing, gyms pumping
Barbers clippers have been running hot and gyms pumping as the country swings into alert level 2, but it's clear some businesses are still waiting for their precious customers to return.
RNZ Taranaki… Audio
Budget: Domestic tourism plans 'a bit lacking' - NZ tour boss
Wendy van Lieshout is the chief executive of Active Adventures in Queenstown.
Her business has been in operation for 23 years. She has unable to operate under Level 2.
She talks to Lisa Owen about… Video, Audio
Ministry of Health seeking flu vaccines to meet extra demand
Despite sourcing an extra 400,000 flu vaccines this year, New Zealand still might not have enough to cover all its vulnerable groups.
The Ministry of Health has admitted it's working to source… Audio
Budget: Funding welcomed, but Māori business miss out
The government will spend $900 million on initiatives to support Māori to deal with the fall-out of Covid-19.
The package includes $400 million on Māori education, a $137 million boost to Whānau Ora… Audio
Wellington retailers welcome customers back under level 2
Whether it was a much needed catch up with a friend for coffee, or a dash to ToyWorld for a belated birthday present, Wellingtonians were out in force on Thursday as retailers reopened for business… Video, Audio
Budget: Employment, Manufacturing Association boss looking for govt economic strategy
Brett O'Riley is the chief executive of the Employers and Manufacturers Association.
He talks to Lisa Owen about the Budget and New Zealand's economic future. Video, Audio
Opposition leader Simon Bridges responds to Budget 2020
The 2020 Budget was turned on its head and the Covid-19 pandemic forced the Finance Minister to leave some things on the cutting room floor, among them was reducing the cost of going to the doctor and… Video, Audio
Lockdown hairdos finally get the chop under level 2
And thousands of unruly mops and overgrown beards finally got the chop on Thursday. Huge lines formed outside the country's hairdressers, but some shop owners are concerned business could drop off… Video, Audio
Covid-19: Shoppers queue for level 2 mall reopening
Shoppers queued outside malls this morning to celebrate the start of level 2 with some retail therapy.
Businesses that have had to shut up shop for the entirety of lockdown could not wait to get back… Video, Audio
Budget: Rotorua tour boss needs domestic travel now
Paul Button is the General Manager of Canopy Tours in Rotorua.
Canopy Tours is a bit of an adventure playground - ziplines, swing bridges and canopy platforms.
He joins Lisa Owen with his response… Video, Audio
Kelvin Davis discusses $400m tourism funding in Budget
Tourism got a carry-on bag full of cash in Budget 2020, but industry leaders say it's nothing compared to what needed to keep them afloat.
The $400-million Tourism Recovery Fund includes a domestic… Video, Audio