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Conservation challenges to Far North avo and peat projects
Forest and Bird is poised to go to the High Court over peat-mining plans at Kaimaumau, while the Department of Conservation is appealing consents granted to avocado growers to tap into the Aupouri… Audio
Royal NZ Ballet staying quiet on director’s departure
Royal New Zealand Ballet cancelled an interview between Checkpoint and its newest trustee, Reverend Toby Behan, and then said its chair Steven Fyfe and Frances Turner weren't available, despite… Audio
Gorge slip cuts short-cut between Gisborne and Opotiki
The main route between Gisborne and Opotiki has been cut off after a massive slip tumbled on to the road. This has forced motorists to use the East Cape trail, adding hours on to their journey. Video, Audio
NZ Football CEO changes tune on Football Ferns dispute
New Zealand Football CEO Andy Martin has changed his tune since saying he wasn't aware of any issues between Football Ferns players and coach Andreas Heraf. Video, Audio
Auckland Council focuses on road safety in 10-year plan
Auckland Transport has signed off its $16.5 billion 10-year budget - and it's promising a big emphasis on road safety. Audio
Parents told long pants for kids too expensive
Dozens of parents are pushing for long pants to be part of the uniform at Owairoa Primary but to date they've been turned down on the grounds that the item would be too expensive. They say their… Video, Audio
NZ drivers could lose free windscreen replacements
The country's second largest general insurer, Vero, has announced it will now charge an excess on windscreen replacement claims because of rising costs. There are fears more companies will follow… Audio
Talei Morrison farewelled at emotional tangi
Hundreds of people gathered in Rotorua today to farewell Talei Morrison, who died from cervical cancer last week. Her cervical cancer social media campaign "smear your mea" went viral earlier this… Video, Audio
Offshore investors could return to NZ after tweaks
An Auckland property group says changes to the Government's proposed foreign buyer ban may see investors who've been scared off return to the country. Audio
Akld woman & son recovering from violent dairy stabbing
An Auckland woman and her adult son are recovering in hospital after being stabbed multiple times at their dairy in what is being described as a violent and unprovoked attack. The attack has shocked… Video, Audio
Evening business for Weds 20 June
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
US withdraws from UN Human Rights Council
The United States has withdrawn from what it describes as a "hypocritical and self-serving" United Nations Human Rights Council over what it calls chronic bias against Israel and a lack of reform… Video, Audio
Kids held in US immigration centre told they can't hug
John Campbell interviews Antar Davidson, who worked at an immigrant children's shelter in Tuscon, Arizona. The conditions there are better than in many places, but under zero tolerance, the children… Video, Audio
Nurses confirm strike action next month
DHBs spokeswoman Helen Mason says DHBs are doing everything they can to reach settlement with nurses, but have "robust contingency plans" when nurses strike next month. Video, Audio
Andreas Heraf placed on special leave pending investigation
Football Ferns Coach Andreas Heraf is on special leave whilst an independent investigation is carried out into the relationship breakdown between him and some of the players. New Zealand Football CEO… Video, Audio
MPI refuses to explain Thompson and Clark decisions
Ministry for Primary Industries says it has evidence of serious staff misconduct in dealing with Thompson and Clark but is refusing to release that evidence. State Services Minister Chris Hipkins… Audio
Holiday season midwife shortage worsens
Hutt Valley women due to give birth over the summer are struggling to find a midwife and an increasing number are being referred to Hutt hospital. Audio
Holiday season midwife shortage worsens
Women around the country, due to give birth over the Christmas period, are struggling to find a midwife, and an increasing number are being referred to their local hospital. Video, Audio
North Otago calves confirmed to have had M bovis
A North Otago farmer who lost her farm after having to deal with a mystery illness has had it confirmed her calves that year had Mycoplasma bovis. Video, Audio
Black Ferns’ first day on payroll as professional players
History was made today as the Black Ferns took part in their first training camp as professionals. At least 30 contracts will be awarded to New Zealand women's rugby team players and they'll receive a… Video, Audio
