New Zealand
Evening business for 30 November 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Culture, Heritage Ministry remains 'absolutely committed' to Erebus Memorial
"A huge concrete thing" better put at the airport is how Auckland's mayor sums up the Erebus memorial planned for a Parnell park.
"Mean spirited" is how iwi Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei decribes the people… Video, Audio
Impressive tactics on and off field at Football World Cup in Qatar
The impressive skills of the players are being matched by some equally crafty tactics from fans looking for ways around the booze ban at the Football World Cup in Qatar.
But while some are trying… Video, Audio
Hut mysteriously burns down in Te Urewera, despite injunction
A hut has mysteriously burned down in Te Urewera, despite a court injunction preventing further hut destruction.
Te Uru Taumatua, the operating arm of iwi Ngāi Tūhoe was actively dismantling huts… Audio
Woman in NZ court after children's bodies found in suitcase
The woman charged with the murder of two young children whose bodies were found in suitcases, has appeared in court.
The woman was arrested in South Korea, after the bodies were found in Auckland… Video, Audio
Baby waits while antivax parents in court refusing donated blood
A lawyer says a sick baby whose parents want him to only be treated with blood from unvaccinated people is getting sicker with every heartbeat.
Te Whatu Ora Health NZ has gone to court to ask for… Video, Audio
Pressure at urgent care clinics more difficult to manage - GP
Pressure is building at urgent care clinics with more patients coming through the doors, and not enough staff to keep up. With GPs and emergency departments both under strain, urgent care clinics are… Video, Audio
Tourism: Backpacker numbers bouncing back in NZ
The backpacker industry is starting to bounce back and is hoping for a bumper summer after being starved of international visitors for the last two summers. More than half of hostels closed during… Audio
Erebus memorial protesters 'mean-spirited' - Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei
"Mean spirited" is how mana whenua and local iwi Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is describing opposition to an Erebus memorial planned for Auckland's Parnell Rose Garden.
Yesterday marked 43 years since the Air… Video, Audio
Helen Clark joins candidate Georgie Dansey in Hamilton West
The Labour Party drew on its star power in Hamilton West today as former Prime Minister Helen Clark joined its candidate on the by-election campaign trail. Georgie Dansey is up against National's Tama… Audio
Evening business for 29 November 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
China protests: Latest details as police crack down on unrest
Security is tight across China after thousands of people took to the streets demanding to be freed from three years of unrelenting Covid lockdowns and testing. Protestors have rallied at universities… Audio
Wheat harvest sends small NSW school on travel dreams
There's a saying about reaping what you sow. Well, wheat has turned out to be a golden crop for a tiny Australian school fund raising for a trip.
There are only 10 students from kindergarten to Year… Video, Audio
Lydia Ko back on top of the golfing world
Lydia Ko is back on top of the golfing world. The 25-year-old New Zealander - yes, she's still just 25 - has returned to number one in the rankings for the first time in more than five years. Sports… Video, Audio
Police to pursue more fleeing drivers after policy review
The Police Commissioner says he plans to 'move the pendulum' and change the way officers can pursue fleeing drivers again.
Andrew Coster says offenders have become emboldened, and he will review… Audio
How security measures keep Z Energy station staff safe
Z Energy chief executive Mike Bennetts talks through the details of security measures at its petrol stations to keep staff and customers safe. Video, Audio
Dairy owners welcome fog cannon fund but fear long waits
Small business say they'll be living in fear while they wait in the queue for fog cannons to help protect them.
The government has announced a $4000 subsidy for small shops and dairies, regardless of… Video, Audio
Business leader fears dairy owners will take law into own hands
Dairy owners want tougher penalties for violent crime in the wake of last week's fatal stabbing.
Sandringham Business Association Chair Jithin Chittibomma talks to Lisa Owen.
Video, Audio
Queenstown rental crisis squeezes town's most vulnerable
Queenstown's rental crisis continues to squeeze the town's most vulnerable residents.
Prices are skyrocketing with single-bedroom units going for $500 or more per week, and landlords feel so… Video, Audio
MPs to consider entrenchment clause over water privatisation
The controversial entrenchment clause in the Three Waters legislation has been kicked back to Parliament's business committee for further consideration - and could include discussion about repealing… Audio
