New Zealand
Auckland port's automation scheme scrapped, Mayor responds
A failed automation project at Ports of Auckland has seen $65 million gone to waste.
The Port's new board has canned the controversial project that would have seen driverless straddle carriers or… Video, Audio
Outgoing coach Nathan Brown puts family ahead of Warriors
Outgoing Warriors coach Nathan Brown says his family's refusal to move to New Zealand ultimately ended his time at the NRL club.
Brown was relieved of his job yesterday after he told the club he… Audio
Australia vies for NZ nurses with higher wages
Australia's trying to poach New Zealand nurses during a world wide shortage of health professionals with wages reportedly up to three times the going rate here.
Queensland's is running a recruitment… Video, Audio
Mallard silent on questions about antivax tresspass notices
Parliament's Speaker Trevor Mallard has refused to answer questions from MPs about the trespass notices issued earlier this year - reigniting calls for him to go.
Mr Mallard was before a select… Audio
Former insider speaks in NZ First Foundation fraud case
The New Zealand First Foundation fraud trial has had a glimpse of the party's inner workings from a former insider.
Two people - who can't be named - are on trial in the High Court at Auckland this… Audio
Farmers' emissions plan alternative unpopular on all sides
A proposed alternative to the emissions trading scheme for farmers has been called a lemon by Greenpeace and a bit like swallowing a rat by Federated Farmers.
The proposal was developed by… Audio
Evening business for 8 June 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6307438121112 Video, Audio
Auckland gun owners' details in files stolen from old police station
Auckland gun owners are warned to make sure their weapons are secure after burglars potentially got away with a "shopping list" for firearms after busting into the old Auckland central police station.
…Newlands fatal shooting: Man had knife to woman's throat - police
Police say the man they shot dead in a quiet Wellington suburb was holding a knife to a woman's throat at the time.
The hostage was treated at the scene for non-life threatening injuries, while a… Video, Audio
Woman fighting for husband's body after whānau take it away
A woman is vowing to fight to get her husband back after his body was forcibly taken from their home in Wellington over the weekend by his whānau, to be taken back to his marae.
54-year-old Tommy… Video, Audio
'Substantial miscarriage of justice' - Alan Hall's conviction quashed
A substantial miscarriage of justice is how the Supreme Court has described Alan Hall's conviction for murder.
The conviction has been quashed after an almost four decade fight to clear his name… Video, Audio
Pacific civil society groups urge NZ to support a moratorium on deep sea mining
Representatives of Pacific civil society and conservation groups are calling on the New Zealand government to show regional leadership and support a moratorium on deep sea mining. Audio
Crew rescued from vessel stranded on Niue reef
All 11 crew on the Taiwanese fishing vessel, Chuan I Shin, grounded on Beveridge Reef, have been transferred safely to a sister ship.
Māori party calling for official Aotearoa name change
Te Pāti Māori has handed over its petition calling for the country to officially be named Aotearoa. It collected 70 thousand signatures backing the change. But the government says any discussions… Audio
All Black legend Kevin Mealamu takes up heavyweight gloves
The chance to be a New Zealand heavyweight champion is fueling an All Black legend's decision to step into the ring.
Two-time Rugby World Cup-winner Keven Mealamu was today confirmed as the headline… Audio
Covid in Auckland: 1400 bus trips cut each day as drivers sick
More than 1000 Auckland bus trips each day are being cancelled due to a lack of drivers. A resurgence of Covid cases is ripping through depots and it's not just bus services, the city's commuter… Video, Audio
A shot of soup: Taranaki DHB offers a cuppa with vaccinations
Celebrated for its bacon butties initiative, the Taranaki District Health Board has reached back into its culinary bag of tricks to help boost vaccinations rates.
This time, to mark the start of… Video, Audio
Nadal beats Djokovic, proves he's still king of the clay court
Rafael Nadal has demonstrated once again why he's the King of Clay, by beating long-time rival Novak Djokovic in a late-night thriller to reach the French Open semis.
Nadal is chasing a 14th Roland… Audio
Firefighters' hoses recalled
It's been revealed New Plymouth firefighters looking for people inside a burning house had to pull out when their hose failed on Friday.
They have since banned the hose, and that ban is now spreading… Audio
Concerns over fireworks, commercialisation of Matariki holiday
The first Matariki public holiday is less than a month away, and while, for many, excitement is building - some concern has been raised about just how it might be marked.
Matariki holds significant… Audio
