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'Devastating' - PM Jacina Ardern in flood-hit Nelson
'It's devastating' was the assessment of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as she toured flood-hit Nelson today.
The scale of the damage from heavy rain and widespread flooding is immense, with some… Video, Audio
The Panel with Niki Bezzant and Stephen Jacobi (part 2)
Today on The Panel Lynn Freeman and panellists Niki Bezzant and Stephen Jacobi discuss real estate agents taking a big pay loss as the housing market dips. Plus, they discuss negotiating your salary Audio
The Panel with Niki Bezzant and Stephen Jacobi (part 1)
Today on The Panel Lynn Freeman and panellists Niki Bezzant and Stephen Jacobi discuss why New Zealand is more prone to slips, why retaining walls are collapsing frequently, and the impact on this as… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Niki Bezzant and Stephen Jacobi
Lynn Freeman and panellists Niki Bezzant and Stephen Jacobi discuss the flooding in Nelson and the Prime Minister's visit today resulting in a promise of more funding. Plus, the panellists tell us… Audio
New service for conversion practice survivors launched
The Human Rights Commission has launched a new service today for people who believe they have experienced conversion practices, six months after the Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Act… Video, Audio
Waka Kotahi a no-show at Mt Messenger protest hui
Waka Kotahi representatives were a no-show at a hui to try and resolve an occupation at its Mt Messenger Bypass site in North Taranaki today.
About 20 protesters broke through security fencing five… Video, Audio
What will it take to get Auckland drivers out of cars?
On Tuesday we heard what cyclists had to say about Auckland Council's Transport Emissions Reduction Pathway.
On Wednesday we asked motorists what it's going to take to get them out of their cars. The… Video, Audio
Concerns raised repeatedly before Christchurch scrap metal fire
People who live near a scrap metal yard that went up in flames in Christchurch last night say they had repeatedly raised concerns about crushed cars at the site.
The blaze broke out at National Steel… Video, Audio
Weather: Nelson residents head home to check flood damage
Nelson and West Coast residents are are in clean up mode with slips and wash outs causing widespread issues in the regions.
A state of local emergency remains in place for the Nelson-Tasman and the… Video, Audio
Weather: Kāeo on alert, Kaitaia cut off as floodwaters rise
Residents of Kāeo are on alert. Civil Defence is setting up an emergency centre and not ruling out evacuations if conditions worsen.
The town's main street is flooded after the river rose by half a… Video, Audio
Bodies of two young children found in suitcase - police
WARNING: This report contains details that may be upsetting to listeners.
The bodies of two young children have been confirmed as the human remains discovered by a family in the Auckland suburb of… Video, Audio
The Panel with Cas Carter and David Cormack (Part 2)
Today on the second half of The Panel, Wallace and panellists Cas Carter and David Cormack discuss the review that found health and safety regulator WorkSafe lacks a clear strategy and cannot say if… Audio
The Panel with Cas Carter and David Cormack (Part 1)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Cas Carter and David Cormack speak to a Nelson resident who has been forced to abandon their home due to the severe weather hitting the region, IAG's call… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Cas Carter and David Cormack
Wallace and panellists Cas Carter and David Cormack discuss smart tech and how we can be more careful with our data. Also, the panellists tell us what they've been thinking. Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 18 August 2022
Top Stories for 18 August 2022 Hundreds of Nelson residents have been evacuated and some homes have been inundated as rain continues to fall in the region. There's also concern about rising river… Audio
Te Arawa leader, educator Sir Toby Curtis mourned
Tributes are pouring in for Te Arawa leader and longtime Māori education advocate, Sir Toby Curtis, who died this morning aged 83.
A proud Ngāti Pikiao and Ngāti Rongomai leader, his whānau are… Audio
Thousands wait for visa news after NZ border reopening
Only 1000 visitor visas were issued in the 11 days after the border reopened. Relatives visiting family here and tourists are among the 18,000 people waiting on a visa.
Migrants say there is no… Audio
Workplace Relations Minister confirms govt review of RSE scheme
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood has confirmed the government will do a full review of the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme early next year.
He talks to Lisa Owen. Video, Audio