Lisa Owen
Boris Johnson apologises again for Downing St party
UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has apologised again for attending a party at Downing Street during Covid lockdowns.
Other party leaders are calling for his resignation with the opposition Labour… Audio
Auckland mayoral hopefuls on council's housing supply plan
Auckland Council is asking for feedback on some pretty controversial unitary plan changes that'll encourage high density development in Auckland.
It's on the back of central Government requirements… Audio
'Brain drain' of young skilled workers from NZ as borders open
With the borders finally open, a brain drain of skilled young workers is now underway. Young people are booking flights, quitting their jobs and moving overseas.
Last week, the Ministry of Business… Audio
Pregnant NZers stuck overseas react to revealed MIQ memo
Women forced to give birth overseas because they couldn't get an MIQ spot late last year, say its abhorrent to learn that at that time, health officials thought MIQ wasn't justified.
It follows an… Audio
Red cards still a hot topic ahead of Super Rugby's super round
The not-so super topic of red cards continues to be a talking point as Super Rugby prepares for its so-called "Super Round" in Melbourne this weekend.
Three more players have been suspended this week… Video, Audio
Pasifika media company introduces period leave
A Pasifika media company is bringing in menstrual and menopause leave for its union members.
Women at Pacific Media Network can take up to 12 days off a year and it's now mandatory for the office to… Video, Audio
Solomon Islands officially signs security deal with China
The Solomon Islands officially signed a controversial security agreement with China against the wishes of local political influencers and its traditional diplomatic partners Australia and New Zealand.
…Evening business for 20 April 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6304477471001 Video, Audio
Workplace Minister to consider national inquiry after port death
The father of a young stevedore who fell to his death yesterday was also working on site when his son was killed.
Twenty-six-year-old Atiroa Tuaiti, a father himself, is believed to have been lashing… Video, Audio
Security guards facing aggressive thefts on daily basis - industry body
Police are continuing to investigate a violent attack at the Hamilton Kmart amid growing concerns thieves are getting more brazen and aggressive.
A video on social media shows two women who appear to… Video, Audio
Housing supply and heritage - how is Auckland going to change?
The face of Auckland is set to change, as new government legislation is introduced to increase housing supply.
Nick Truebridge spoke to Aucklanders on the street and the city's mayoral contenders for… Audio
Supply chain protection focus for Ardern in Singapore
Shoring up the supply chain between New Zealand and Singapore has been on Jacinda Ardern's agenda on the final day of her trip there.
The PM and her Singaporean counterpart have pledged to protect… Video, Audio
Young worker sixth killed at NZ ports in six years
The father of the young man who died at Ports of Auckland yesterday was working there when the tragedy unfolded.
Tributes are pouring out for 26 year old Atiroa Tuaiti, who leaves behind his partner… Audio
Destructive pest moth spreading across NZ likely from Australia
A crop-killing moth could cost New Zealand farmers tens of millions of dollars, if populations survive.
Eggs were found in suburban Tauranga in surveillance traps last month - and larvae have now… Audio
Auckland 'character' houses may be developed for more homes
A quarter of Auckland's character homes are marked to lose their heritage status when higher density rules come into force later this year.
Auckland Council has released draft maps of the areas… Video, Audio
Commonwealth Games countdown on for NZ top athletes
The countdown is once again on for many of New Zealand's top athletes.
Today marks 100 days until the 2022 Commonwealth Games get underway in the British city of Birmingham.
So, before the serious… Video, Audio
Call for police to be more transparent after Taranaki shooting
A lifelong friend of a man shot and killed by police in Taranaki two years ago says he was shocked to hear of another fatal shooting.
22-year-old Kaoss Price was shot on Saturday night after he… Audio
Russia launches all-out assault on eastern Ukraine
Russia has launched an all-out assault on Eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine says Russian troops have started their fight for the Donbas region trying to break into the frontlines of Luhansk, Donetsk and… Audio
East Coast leader calls for native trees to protect whenua
It's time to recloak the whenua in native trees or lose more of it to extreme weather events - that's the call from well-known east coaster Manu Caddie.
A series of storms in Tairāwhiti has left… Video, Audio
Evening business for 19 April 2022
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