New Zealand
Nurses hold off strike after pay talks breakthrough with DHBs
Nurses have cancelled their upcoming strike after a breakthrough in pay negotiations with the DHBs.
The Nurses Organisation has agreed to take the government's latest offer back to their members to… Audio
Baby orca Toa in temporary pool as weather worsens
A baby orca separated from its pod will be kept in a temporary pool over the weekend as weather conditions worsen.
The calf, named Toa, is thought to be between four to six months old, and was… Video, Audio
Olympics: Countdown to start as athletes descend on Tokyo
The clock is ticking down to the Tokyo Olympics - with just one week to go until the games kick off.
Athletes from around the world have been jetting in to Japan - including some of New Zealand's… Audio
Queenstown workers relieved as visas extended
A Queenstown migrant worker says the extension of essential skills visa is the best birthday present.
From Monday, people on essential skill visas who make less than $27 an hour will be able to stay… Video, Audio
Evening business for Friday 16 July 2021
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Victoria, New South Wales in lockdown with Covid-19 outbreaks
About 40 percent of Australia's population is back under lockdown after Covid-19 outbreaks in multiple states.
This morning, Victorians began their fifth lockdown of the pandemic.
But it's New South… Audio
Extreme weather: State of emergency in Buller - latest details
A state of emergency has been declared in Buller - because of heavy rain and flooding, in what's been described as a one in 50 year event.
Residents in low lying areas, or those who've had trouble… Video, Audio
Epiha tried to hide gun in Riverhead forest after shooting
It's been revealed a cop killer tried to hide his gun among pine needles in a patch of bush after fleeing from the scene.
Police have detailed how they tracked down Eli Epiha, after he shot dead one… Audio
Nurses union hold off strike to vote on revised pay offer
The strikes are off and nurses are set to vote on the government's revised pay offer.
After hitting a deadlock in pay talks, nurses had agreed to three strikes over the next few months.
But late… Video, Audio
Farmers block roads to protest environmental requirements
The country came to town today as farmers expressed their frustration at what they call a barrage of red tape and new taxes.
They came by tractor and ute to 50 centres, from Kaitaia to Invercargill… Video, Audio
Dawn Raids apology to happen 1 August
New Zealand's formal government apology for the Dawn Raids has been rescheduled to Sunday 1 August.
'Economic bubble' idea floated as PNG and NZ sign partnership
The prime ministers of Papua New Guinea and New Zealand have signed an agreement to build a more collaborative connection.
Government unveils plan to repurpose healthcare for babies
The government is promising a major shake up to expand the range of healthcare services for babies from ages zero to five years old.
It comes after a review of the Well Child Tamariki Ora programme… Audio
What more can NZ do to help Fiji in Covid-19 crisis?
The UN resident coordinator for Fiji warns climbing Covid-19 infection rates in the island nation may soon send it spinning out of control.
Lisa Owen asked Sanaka Samarsinha if there is more New… Video, Audio
Fiji Covid-19: Workers' groups criticise govt's 'no jab, no job' call
The Fijian government's Covid-19 response continues to be slammed as case numbers soar.
It is as workers' rights advocates and legal experts label the prime ministers 'no jab, no job' directive… Audio
NZ's Covid-19 alert level system not fit for purpose - experts
New Zealand's four-stage Covid-19 alert level system is no longer fit for purpose, according to a group of epidemiologists.
The six experts say while the system was a highly effective part our… Video, Audio
Orca family possibly spotted, searchers wait for daylight - DOC
Possible sightings of orca pods have raised hopes a young orca may be reunited with his family.
A large-scale mission is underway to relocate the baby orca Toa, who was separated from his family over… Video, Audio
NZ house prices jump nearly 30 percen in past year - REINZ
House prices have jumped almost 30 percent in the last year - according to new data from the Real Estate Institute.
But one economist says hidden within that are telltale signs things are starting to… Audio
Details on future of NZ's borders to come - Deputy Prime Minister
The government is making no apologies for failing, so far, to lay out a clear road-map for when and how the borders might reopen as people are vaccinated for Covid-19.
But watch this space - the… Audio
MPs to look into uses, misuses, tax implications of cryptocurrencies
Parliament is mining for data on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
Cryptocurrencies are a type of digital cash that's not managed by a bank but by networks of users online.
MPs will look at how they're… Video, Audio
