Lisa Owen
Ketanji Brown Jackon first black woman Supreme Court judge
For the first time in US history a black woman is set to become a Supreme Court judge.
The Senate has confirmed President Biden's nominee - Ketanji Brown Jackson's appointment by 53 votes to 47.
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Ardern on Kremlin's blacklist of NZers banned from Russia
The Kremlin has released a blacklist of prominent New Zealanders - including the Prime Minister - banning them from entering Russia.
Along with Jacinda Ardern, the list includes all MPs, the… Audio
All Black legend Dan Carter explains his kicking for a cause
All Black legend Dan Carter is closing in on his goal kicking target for charity at Eden Park.
The former first five is attempting to land 15 hundred and 98 goal kicks to raise money for Unicef.
Our… Video, Audio
Long Covid: Sufferers warn of virus' long-term impacts
Long Covid sufferers and researchers are calling for urgent support and warning employers to start planning for the possibility that the virus could impact their workforce in ways they have not… Audio
Evening business for Friday 8 April 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6303305044001 Video, Audio
Australian telco launches scam message filter
Are you plagued by those dodgy texts that want you to click an even dodgier link? Now one of Australia's biggest telcos is taking the guess work out it - introducing a filter to block the scam… Video, Audio
NZ's largest medicinal cannabis grower wins govt funding boost
The government's given a cash injection to the country's largest medicinal cannabis grower - saying it could become as successful as the wine industry.
Puro is a specialist cannabis grower near… Video, Audio
Luxon's anti-Three Waters campaign runs foul in Selwyn
Water you wouldn't even drink after boiling it - Canterbury's Selwyn residents are fed up with the state of their water.
National Party leader Christopher Luxon was in Canterbury today, promising to… Audio
NZ needs laws to stop modern slavery - Trade Aid boss
Trade Aid is all about sustainable trade - fair prices, wages and working conditions.
It is part of the government's Modern Slavery Advisory Group.
Chief executive Geoff White is adamant new… Video, Audio
Govt reveals plan on law to stamp out modern slavery
The government is putting the onus on businesses to do their bit to stamp out modern slavery.
It's proposing a new law which would force companies to take action, if their products are linked to… Audio
Want to get away from it all? Work as a postie in Antarctica
If you just want to get away from it all, this could be the job for you - being a postie at the end of the earth.
The address: The British Base at Port Lockroy, Goudier Island, Antarctica.
The UK… Audio
National, ACT dismiss Cancer Society's letter on Maori health
Both National and ACT have dimissed an open letter from the Cancer Society, urging them to rethink their opposition to the Maori Health Authority. The Cancer Society - along with more than a dozen… Audio
All Black great Dan Carter to kick 1598 goals in 24 hours
All Black great Dan Carter has put his rugby boots back on in the name of charity. The former first-five is aiming for 1598 goal kicks in the next 24 hours. It's for his DC10 fund - a dedicated… Video, Audio
How to do a RAT properly - Lisa Owen learns from a pharmacist
There's a call for more pharmacy supervised RATS following concerns about their DIY accuracy. RNZ is aware of people testing negative more than once using RATs, only to be confirmed to be positive… Video, Audio
NZ fertiliser costs rise as Russian sanctions enforced
Farmers will face increased costs for fertiliser, caused by the import bans and tariff hikes imposed on Russia because of its invasion of Ukraine. And those higher costs will eventually be passed on… Audio
Consumer NZ calls for end to KiwiSaver loophole in contracts
A KiwiSaver loophole means thousands of dollars are being shaved off some people's take-home pay. Consumer NZ says it is simply not fair. Employers can include what's called a "total remuneration"… Video, Audio
Evening business for Thursday 7 April 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6303162791001 Video, Audio
Auckland Zoo's last elephant Burma prepares to leave for Aus
It's the end of an era. Auckland Zoo is saying goodbye to their last beloved elephant in a few weeks.
Anjalee has already crossed the ditch to her new home at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, and Burma… Video, Audio
More support on way for drought-hit southern farmers
The Agriculture Minister says more support is on its way for drought-hit southern farmers. Damien O'Connor has visited Southland today, where he spoke to farmers and community leaders, and revealed… Audio
Primary principal on banning fizzy drinks in schools
Is it time to ban unhealthy drinks from schools? The government wants feedback on a plan to outlaw fizz and all other sugary drinks from primary schools, meaning water, milk and non-dairy alternatives… Video, Audio
