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Te Matatini day two: blood, sweat and tears
When kapa haka performers say it takes blood, sweat and tears to reach the national stage, they mean it. Our reporter Te Aniwa Hurihanganui talks to performers who say they were pushed to their limits… Audio
Rain, wind and cold temperatures to hit over the weekend
Prepare for rain, wind, and cold temperatures. That's the message from MetService for this weekend. Audio
Alternative education centres appeal for government funding
Alternative education centres have told the government they urgently need more money and more support to help teenagers that have been kicked out of school. Audio
NZ First seek own advice on capital gains tax
New Zealand First is seeking its own advice on a capital gains tax, as three dissenting members of the working group call for a scaled-back version of it. Audio
Dunedin City Council pulls Lime e-scooters off streets
Dunedin City Council is following following Auckland's lead and has tonight begun pulling Lime scooters off its streets. Audio
"Justice & truth have finally merged together in Rewa verdict"
Justice and truth have finally merged together... That's how the verdict that Malcolm Rewa is guilty of Susan Burdett's murder is being described. Audio
1st Kiwi to row solo across Atlantic spent 70 days on water
After 70 days on the water New Zealand Isaac Giesen has succeeded in being the first New Zealander to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Audio
Second Christchurch earthquake - Eight years on
Eight years ago today Christchurch was shaken to its core, as a second major earthquake hit. Audio
Alosio Taimo sentenced to 22 years in jail
School rugby coach Alosio Taimo has been sentenced today to 22 years in jail - with a minimum non-parole period of 10 years. Taimo was found guilty of nearly 100 charges against 17 boys. Audio
Viv Rickard is a deputy CEO of MSD's service delivery
Viv Rickard is a deputy CEO of MSD's service delivery. Audio
Guesthouse owner provides place for homeless
Farihah Properties owns the guesthouse in Mount Albert where Doreen was placed. Audio
Work and Income places 81yo woman in pricey "dosshouse"
An 81-year-old homeless pensioner says Work and Income recommended she stay in a “dosshouse” for $350 a week, but it’s so bad she’d rather sleep in her car. Video, Audio
Evening business for Friday 22 February
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Australia deporting NZ criminals 'corrosive' - PM
The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, says the issue of Australia deporting New Zealanders who have committed crimes across the Tasman has become corrosive in the relationship between the two countries.
…Auckland Council temporarily suspends Lime e-scooters
In the past hour Auckland Council has temporarily suspended Lime scooter's licence. Audio
Malcolm Rewa victim believed him capable of killing
Rhonda McHardy was raped and bashed by Malcolm Rewa two weeks before Susan Burdett was murdered. Audio
Susan Burdett's brother talks to Lisa Owen
Susan Burdett's brother talks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Rewa verdict comes nearly 3 decades after Susan Burdett killing
Nearly 27 years after Susan Burdett was killed in her South Auckland home, Malcolm Rewa has has finally been found guilty of her murder. Audio
PM moves to reassure businesses about economic headwinds
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern delivered her first big economic speech of 2019 to a business audience this morning outlining economic challenges facing the country, the impact of Brexit and… Video, Audio
Red Cross supporting 'psychological first aid' during fires
The emotional impact on people being forced from their homes is starting to rise to the surface. There to support them are Red Cross workers from around the South Island. Video, Audio
