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Roundup on EPA reassessment list after US court ruling
The use of weedkillers like Roundup may come up for review in New Zealand on the back of a landmark court ruling in the United States. Audio
Evening business for 13 August 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Fight to save Lumsden Maternity Centre could head to court
The directors overseeing Lumsden Maternity Centre are considering taking Southern DHB to court over its decision to downgrade the centre to a hub. Audio
NZ Post tells independent contractors to purchase new scanners
An independent contract driver for Courier Post tells John Campbell he's been told he has to buy a new scanner for about $2000 because the old scanner he has just paid off has been phased out. Video, Audio
Freightways looks to improve 'contractor revenue' for drivers
Freightways boss Mark Troughear wouldn't talk to John Campbell, but told business reporter Nona Pelletier the company is working on creating systems to get more money to drivers. Audio
Silberhorn named in Commerce Commission case
Silberhorn deer velvet capsules, which Sir Bob Charles attributed his longevity to, have been the subject of a Commerce Commission investigation. A disputed facts hearing began in the Dunedin District… Video, Audio
Leonardo DiCaprio invests in NZ shoe company Allbirds
Leonardo DiCaprio has invested in NZ shoe company Allbirds. The company was the brainchild of Tim Brown, a former All White, who'd spent an awful lot of time in football boots, and became moderately… Video, Audio
Power outage affects thousands of Wellingtonians
A power outage has affected thousands of Wellingtonians this afternoon. Audio
Man sentenced to more than 3 years for part in cocaine deal
The man who went on the run for a year after a botched cocaine deal, involving the class A drug being hidden in a diamante-encrusted horse head, has been jailed. Video, Audio
Charity says army training saved soldier trapped on Mt Aspiring
And in Australia, one group is particularly pleased about the news of Terry Harch's rescue. Mr Harch summitted Aoraki/Mt Cook in 2014 with four other servicemen to raise money for the Australian… Audio
Australian soldier on Mt Aspiring rescued and taken to hospital
The Australian soldier trapped high up on Mount Aspiring for four nights has finally been flown off the mountain and taken to hospital. Video, Audio
Iwi Chairs Forum questions Crown about lack of progress
The Iwi Chairs Forum has taken a veiled swipe at the Crown over what it describes as a continued lack of progress on implementing Maori water rights and interests. Audio
Rally against racism in Aotea Square
In Auckland's Aotea Square a rally against racism is taking place against the planned visit of far-right duo Lauren Southern and Stefan Molyneux. Audio
Recruitment drive for Aucklanders to move to Timaru
There is a recruitment drive for Aucklanders to move to Timaru, to fix its self-declared worker shortage crisis. Video, Audio
Super Rugby Final - Can the Crusaders be beaten?
South Africa's Lions will attempt what many consider mission impossible tomorrow night - beating the defending champions, the Crusaders, on their home turf - to win the Super Rugby title. Video, Audio
All major supermarkets in NZ to ban single use plastic bags
In five months you won't be able to get a single use plastic bag at a big supermarket in New Zealand. That means New World, Pak N Save, Four Square, Countdown and some smaller chains. Audio
Apple hits $1 trillion valuation
The Silicon Valley stalwart's stock has surged more than 50,000 percent since its 1980 initial public offering. Video, Audio
Evening business for Fri 3 Aug
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Ruapehu crash 'accident waiting to happen' - former driver
A former bus driver for Ruapehu Alpine lifts says shuttles and drivers are under too much stress and Saturday's fatal crash was 'an accident waiting to happen'. Audio
Multi millionaire businessman admits sexually abusing children
A multi-millionaire businessman told police he was helping poor Filipino parents when he paid them to sexually abuse their children in online videos. Video, Audio
