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Ngāpuhi claim to be kick started
Treaty Negotiations Minister Andrew Little is meeting with Tūhoronuku and Te Kotahitanga on Friday to try and help repair negotiations to settle Ngāpuhi's treaty claim. Audio
Kaikoura earthquake - one year on
Kaikoura volunteer fire brigade chief officer Ian Walker talks to Maja Burry about rescuing people from under broken buildings, and the dozens of call-outs in the days following the 7.8 quake. Video, Audio
Accepting refugee families 'an advantage to NZ'
Zahra Sarwari, one of the 131 refugees let into New Zealand after the 2001 Tampa Affair, says refugee families work hard and benefit the country when they get here. Video, Audio
Breakers owners put basketball club on the block
Paul and Liz Blackwell are selling their controlling stake in the Australian Basketball franchise to help the organisation grow commercially. Audio
Kaikoura locals still struggling one year on from 7.8 quake
Kaikoura locals have gathered for a picnic to mark one year since the magnitude 7.8 earthquake, and reflect on the impact it's had on their lives. One local shares their story with Maja Burry. Video, Audio
Chinese website targets foreign buyers
A large online Chinese real estate website is launching a marketing campaign to help foreign buyers get a foot on the property ladder before they're shut out. Audio
Auckland sinkhole may force some businesses to close
Heavy rain in March formed a football-field-sized sinkhole in New Lynn, and some small businesses affected by the ongoing repairs say they're struggling to survive. Video, Audio
Evening business for Tues 14 Nov
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Govt against parents simultaneously taking paid parental leave
The National Party is accusing Labour of being dogmatic in its refusal to allow both parents of a child the option to take paid parental leave at the same time. Audio
Two days, $2 million - Dunedin chocolate crowd-funding success
A Pledge Me project to buy out the boutique chocolatier Otago Chocolate company, or Ocho, has hit the $2million mark despite only launching yesterday morning. Video, Audio
Govt unsure of details on scrapping of benefit sanction
The government will scrap the sanction on beneficiaries who don't name the father of their child, but questions of how, when and how much will it cost are still very much up in the air. Carmel… Video, Audio
Don't take them - warning from a former Manus Island guard
A New Zealand man who worked at the Manus Island refugee detention facility is warning the government against taking any refugees, saying the ones still at the centre are dangerous men. Video, Audio
People smugglers see new Govt as easy target - reports
Australian authorities have intercepted four boats bound for New Zealand, run by people smugglers emboldened by the change of government, according to media reports. Jane Patterson reports. Audio
Lorde fan sits on concrete for 14 hours to get front row
Nobody was more excited to see Lorde than 17-year-old Isaac Rijlaarsdam, who camped out at 5am with his friend Beth to get centre front row in Dunedin. Audio
Dentists urge parents to steer kids away from sugary drinks
Health experts are worried about a rise in the number of children with serious dental problems, with many requiring hospitalisation and even removal of their teeth. Audio
Schools shut, power out in parts of South Island after overnigh
Much of the South Island had a chilly start to the day as an overnight storm blanketed alpine areas in snow and buffeted much of the country with wind and rain. Video, Audio
'End of the road' for Teina Pora's fight for justice
Teina Pora's support team since 2009 has included lawyers Jonathan Krebs and Ingrid Squires and former policeman, turned private investigator, Tim McKinnel. Video, Audio
SPCA donations increase six-fold after First Cat Paddles' death
The Prime Minister's cat Paddles became a social media star world-wide, but died last night after being hit by a car. The First couple suggested anyone upset by her death to donate to the SPCA. Turns… Video, Audio
Texas massacre spurs new legislation to track criminals
New legislation will be introduced in the United States to ensure all criminal records are entered into a national database following Sunday's massacre at a Texan church. Video, Audio
Snowvember - Farmer says in 40 years he's never seen snow this late
A weather bomb brought strong winds, heavy rain and snow to the lower South Island today, causing flooding and closing roads and schools in Southland and Otago. Video, Audio
