Lisa Owen
Consumer NZ launches petition to rein in supermarkets
The Government is coming under increasing pressure to rein in the supermarket operators - with Consumer NZ launching a public petition.
The watchdog wants the Government to go further than the… Audio
Gloriavale Leavers Trust manager reacts to court ruling
It's clear ready access to child labour is a significant factor in the commercial success of the Gloriavale Christian community, according to the Chief Employment Court judge.
Judge Christina Inglis… Video, Audio
Feral cats a growing problem at Whatipū scientific reserve
A fluffy ginger gang of serial killers is terrorising wildlife in the Waitakere ranges.
The feral cats were first spotted in the Whatipū scientific reserve in 2016 but seem to have grown in… Video, Audio
National's Dr Reti criticised over Māori life expectancy comment
National MP Dr Shane Reti is under fire for comments he made comparing Māori life expectancy to the 1840s.
The Opposition's health spokesman told The Hui health outcomes for Māori have improved… Audio
Controversial Onewa Rd T3 lane cameras vandalised
A number of T3 lane cameras on Auckland's Onewa Road have been smashed, and the vandals may have been caught in the act.
Only vehicles with three or more people can use the lanes at rush hour. If the… Video, Audio
Evening business for 10 May 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6305862097112 Video, Audio
Buzz slowly returns to central Auckland after Covid lockdowns
Meanwhile the buzz is coming back to Auckland's CBD, after Covid-19 lockdowns and time in red cost businesses an estimated $1.2 billion.
Heart of the City figures released to Checkpoint show spending… Video, Audio
Auckland cautiously welcomes congestion charge plan
A congestion charge for private vehicles heading through busy central areas of Auckland has been generally welcomed by organisations like the Auckland Chamber of Commerce and Greater Auckland… Audio
Construction injuries stopping about 340 homes being built each year
In the middle of a housing crisis avoidable construction injuries are stopping about 340 more homes being built each year.
The stats are through the roof. Two million more metres of scaffolding could… Video, Audio
Court rules against Gloriavale in child labour case
The Employment Court has ruled that three members of the reclusive Gloriavale Christian community were employees working long hours from the age of just six.
The landmark decision about the… Video, Audio
Classical music fills Wellington Cable Car in support of Ukrain
The sound of classical music has filled the Wellington Cable Car terminal in support of Ukraine.
A European Union delegation joined with Orchestra Wellington to mark Europe Day - which traditionally… Video, Audio
Govt to extend apprenticeship subsidy, but at a lower rate
The government is extending the amount of time it will subsidise apprenticeships - but it's cutting the rate of the subsidy.
A $230 million investment from this year's Budget will support 38,000… Audio
Social justice advocates criticise govt's police funding boost
Justice Advocates say plans to pour money into extra police will do little to address the main cause of crime, with Māori likely to be disproportionately affected.
$560 million will be pumped into… Audio
Climate Change Minister pledges climate policy shift in Budget
The climate change minister is promising a historic shift in climate policy will be central to the Budget.
And Minister James Shaw says the detail of the government's long-awaited comprehensive plan… Audio
How to save at the supermarket? Destitute Gourmet creator Sophie Gray explains
A Checkpoint checkout challenge has revealed that a comparative grocery shop here and across the ditch is way cheaper in Australia.
Items like bread, milk, cheese, meat, eggs, toiletries and fruit… Video, Audio
Tennis: Spanish teen Alcaraz takes Madrid Open title
Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz has burst his way onto the world tennis stage by beating some of the biggest names in the game.
The 19-year-old has edged past Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and… Audio
School-owned driving lesson car a game-changer - principal
A Wellington school, that bought a car specifically for student driving lessons, reckons it's a real game changer.
Taita College wanted to make it easier for its students to get their licences, get… Video, Audio
Grocery shopping prices in NZ compared to Australia - where can you save?
Countdown's price freeze began today with 500 "essential" items to stay at the same price over winter.
Some consumers have expressed disappointment at the lack of fresh produce, dairy and meat on the… Audio
Travel alternatives sought as fuel expected to hit $4 a litre
More and more families are looking for alternatives to getting behind the wheel, as petrol prices continue to creep back up.
The AA is predicting it could even reach $4 a litre. Last week the… Audio
Evening business for 9 May 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6305808175112 Video, Audio
