New Zealand
Evening business for Tuesday 13 July 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6263476833001 Video, Audio
Hope for baby orca as others spotted in search for family
Two orca sightings have been reported today in a large-scale mission to relocate one baby orca with his family.
The baby orca, who's been named Toa, was separated from his family over the weekend.
… Video, Audio
Fishing vessel docked in Wellington now has 15 Covid-19 cases
Fifteen mariners on the foreign fishing vessel Viking Bay, which is now moored in Wellington, have been infected with Covid-19.
The Spanish flagged ship arrived in Wellington yesterday and the 15… Video, Audio
Hunt murder trial: Court hears police radio before fatal shooting
Warning: Some parts of this story may be distressing.
Radio communications from a shot police officer have been played to a jury in Auckland today.
Eli Epiha has pleaded guilty to murdering… Audio
Despite govt warning, NSW returnees will not pay for MIQ
The warning was "flyer beware" - but the Prime Minister says that does not extend to the bill for MIQ.
Planes have been landing this afternoon bringing back travellers from New South Wales.
Under… Audio
Fiji battling misinformation amid Covid-19 crisis - UN official
The United Nations representative in Fiji says antivaxxers present one of the country's biggest challenges.
A record number of 873 new cases was recorded in the latest 24-hour monitoring period, and… Video, Audio
St John Fiji gets leg up from NZ counterparts
The St John ambulance service in New Zealand is sending emergency vehicles and lifesaving clinical equipment to help the people of Fiji.
Aaron Mauger backed to succeed as Moana Pasifika coach
Tonga coach Toutai Kefu believes Aaron Mauger is the right man to lead Moana Pasifika in their debut Super Rugby campaign.
Series 2 | Episode 2: Reclamation - He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia
We meet three people working in different ways to revive and reclaim mātauranga Māori within a modern context. Audio
Moana Pasifika Super Rugby licence confirmed
Moana Pasifika has been granted an unconditional licence to join an expanded Super Rugby competition next year.
Hospitalisation risk from Covid highest for Pasifika
Pasifika in New Zealand face the highest risk of hospitalisation due to Covid-19.
Community crime inspires youth-led talanoa
30 arrests, a drug bust and a hit-and-run happened right outside the Auckland offices of the Tonga Youth Trust within a matter of weeks. Audio
Former Niue premier, Frank Lui, passes away
Former Niue Premier Frank Fakaotimanava Lui died yesterday.
Rugby: Hopes high for a tough test between All Blacks, Fiji
The All Blacks play Fiji for the first time in 10 years tomorrow night, with fans hoping for more of a contest in Dunedin than last week's 102-nil win over Tonga at Mt Smart.
Unlike Tonga, who had to… Audio
Dunedin starts quiet day for those with disabilities to get vaccine
For some people with disabilities, getting a vaccine can be a confronting process especially if they're hyper sensitive to light, noise and crowds.
That's where a one-day community clinic in Dunedin… Audio
Auckland Airport sees busiest day since March 2020
Auckland Airport is having its busiest day since March last year, when the Covid-19 pandemic screeched travel to a stop.
At least 28,000 New Zealanders are expected to stream through the domestic… Audio
Wellington bus driver refuses to pick up student
A Wellington College pupil has been forced to change bus service after feeling ridiculed by a bus driver, who has refused to stop and pick him up.
The boy's family made two complaints about the… Audio
Eleven injured in hot air balloon crash near Arrowtown
Eleven people have been injured in a hot air balloon crash near Arrowtown this morning.
The crash happened as the balloon was coming down to land.. and wind dragged it for more than 100 metres before… Audio
Covid-19 outbreak in Sydney - the latest details
A red light has been put on green flights for kiwis stuck in Sydney as cases surged there again today.
The New South Wales government announced 44 new community cases, up from yesterday's 14-month… Audio
Are NZ's public toilets safe against the spread of Covid-19?
Are the country's public toilets up to scratch when it comes to helping wipe out the spread of Covid-19?
New research by Otago University suggests many aren't, with no soap, no touchless technology… Video, Audio