Lisa Owen
Evening business for 2 June 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6257023050001 Video, Audio
Water reform urged or costs will be unaffordable - studies
Do nothing and a big bill is what New Zealanders might face if change does not happen. That's the conclusion of a ream of studies looking at water reform released by the government today.
The… Video, Audio
Marsden Pt workers fear major job losses as shutdown looms
Workers at Northland's oil refinery say the region should be bracing for the biggest loss of jobs in a generation, but not enough is being done to cushion the blow.
Plans for a $250 million shutdown… Video, Audio
Springfield faces huge clean-up, but some damage beyond repair
Nearly 400mm of rain came down in the Canterbury town of Springfield and now the water has receded, people have returned for the big clean up, but some damage is beyond repair.
Our reporter Louise… Video, Audio
Corrections' lack of action 'very disappointing' - Chief Ombudsman
Corrections is being accused of inertia and moving at a glacial pace when it comes to improving "barren and undignified" jail conditions and the treatment of inmates.
The Chief Ombudsman says it is… Video, Audio
NZ experts develop tools to stop dangerous eating disorder
Warning: This story may be distressing for some.
It's considered the world's most dangerous eating disorder - now New Zealand researchers are developing tools to prevent Diabulimia.
It is when… Audio
Agriculture cannot dodge emissions reductions - Climate Change Commission
The Climate Commission Chair has told farmers to clean up their climate practices or risk international punishment.
Rod Carr told a climate conference that there'll be no way for the agricultural… Audio
Auckland water rates rise a necessary pill - WaterCare
WaterCare says it has some sympathy for the Aucklanders whose water costs will double in the next ten years, but says - unfortunately - it's a necessary pill to swallow.
Aucklanders meanwhile think… Video, Audio
Waikuku Holiday Park owner describes flood devastation
Imagine watching 16 years of hard work wash away in a few short but hellishly stormy hours.
That's what's happened to Waikuku Holiday Park owners Rex and Debbie Jefcoate.
Torrential rain and water… Video, Audio
Nick Smith may not return to Parliament after retirement news
Outgoing National MP Nick Smith appears to be giving Parliament a wide berth and it is not clear if he will return to serve out his notice.
The MP is under investigation for a spat in his office last… Audio
Evening business for 1 June 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6256869894001 Video, Audio
Hospital EDs overwhelmed by alcohol and other drug-related cases
Stretched and struggling to cope. That's the alarming message in a Waitematā DHB doctor's letter to the government.
It says Auckland's emergency rooms are overwhelmed by patients showing up with… Audio
Federated Farmers responds to $500k help after flooding
The government has kicked in $500,000 to help farmers and growers back on their feet.
Some have lost winter feed with pastures swamped in torrential rain over the past few days.
Agriculture Minister… Video, Audio
Some southern supermarket shelves with gaps as roads closed
Fonterra is preparing to truck supplies down the West Coast from tomorrow morning to ensure southerners don't miss out on their milk.
Gaps are already starting to appear in supermarket shelves after… Audio
Weather: South Island split as SH1 closed at Ashburton bridge
The South Island is effectively split in two on Tuesday night, with a key link in state highway one closed.
Ashburton Bridge is out of action with the flood waters of recent days affecting its… Video, Audio
Law changes considered to protect ecologically significant land
A South Island iwi is taking legal action against the government - saying it's been shut out of discussions about the protection given to ecologically-important land.
The stewardship land makes up… Audio
Ex-senior manager speaks at Hardie cladding court case
A former senior manager of a building supplies company says he wouldn't have bought a house clad with his own company's product over his fears it would leak.
That cladding from the company James… Audio
Expert witness give evidence at police manslaughter trial
A jury's been told a man who died in custody likely would have survived if he had have got the medical treatment he needed.
Three Taranaki police officers are on trial charged with manslaughter, over… Audio
Canterbuy flooding: Latest from Ashburton
Ashburton residents are being told to keep their bags packed - in case the call to evacuate comes.
The town has been effectively cut off, with air the only way out to the north, and main roads to the… Video, Audio
Bridge bike lane a 'long-standing issue, unresolved' - Auckland Councillor Chris Darby
A lack of progress on a cycle path across the Auckland Harbour Bridge is grinding the gears of Auckland Councillor Chris Darby.
Hundreds of people pushed past a police barricade yesterday and took… Video, Audio
