New Zealand
Govt urged to provide social help for all in emergency housing
A social housing provider says it is ridiculous the government is not already providing social workers for everyone living in emergency accommodation.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern today indicated a… Audio
Govt warned housing shake-up could hurt renters
The government was repeatedly warned by officials its massive housing shakeup could hurt vulnerable renters - resulting in rent hikes or overcrowding.
Newly released documents show Housing Minister… Audio
Evening business for 29 April 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6250997658001 Video, Audio
Queen St businesses sue council over pedestrian-friendly trial
Queen Street businesses are suing the council over a pedestrian trial - which they say has left Auckland's main street a "disgrace".
Barriers originally put in place for Covid-19 distancing were kept… Video, Audio
Safety progress slow at Auckland port - Maritime Union
Auckland's mayor has stepped in to try to get the Ports of Auckland to communicate with union bosses.
The Maritime Union today appeared before Auckland Council to discuss the recent health and safety… Audio
Isolation blamed for Northland's slow Covid-19 vaccine rollout
Misinformation and isolation are being blamed for Northland's slow Covid-19 vaccine rollout.
It has been revealed Northland is the worst performing DHB when it comes to distribution - falling short… Audio
Professional rugby players should not have veto power on Silver Lake deal - Laurie Mains
Laurie Mains has been playing rugby since he was a child, and went on to play for and coach the All Blacks.
He says he cannot fathom why the professional players are not getting in behind a deal that… Video, Audio
Provincial unions support NZ Rugby-Silver Lake deal
It was a resounding 'yes' from provincial unions today for New Zealand Rugby's plan to sell a portion of the organisation to US firm Silver Lake.
All 26 unions and the Māori Rugby Board gave the deal… Video, Audio
Hastings man convicted of slavery, trafficking, appeals
The jail term given to a man convicted of slavery and trafficking has been called manifestly inadequate.
Hastings-based Samoan chief Joseph Auga Matamata was last year given 11 years in prison for… Audio
Vodafone explains erratic cellphone signal across Aotearoa
Vodafone spokesperson Nicky Preston speaks to Lisa Owen about reasons why mobile phone or internet data coverage can be erratic in parts of New Zealand.
Spark was not available for an interview but… Video, Audio
Phone users around Aotearoa frustrated by dodgy reception
On Tuesday Invercargill man Russel Bell told Checkpoint he has had a gutsful of his bad cell signal - his provider is Spark, but his story connected with many who shared his frustration.
Many people… Video, Audio
RNZ's Ben Strang interviews Hurricanes' Ben Strang, Chiefs' Ben Strang
New Zealand's best teenage rugby players got together this month to play in the Super Rugby Aotearoa Under 20 competition in Taupō.
But it was a battle within the battle which had people talking.
… Audio
Collins' comments on Māori Health Authority 'hypocritical' - health leaders
Hypocritical and a distraction - that's how some Māori health leaders have described National leader Judith Collins' comments that a Māori Health Authority is separatist.
Her party want to scrap it… Audio
Jasmine Wilson murder trial begins
Warning, details in this report may be distressing to some listeners.
On day one of the trial for the man accused of killing Whanganui woman Jasmine Wilson, his lawyer has asked the jury to imagine… Audio
Evening business for 28 April 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6250809005001 Video, Audio
PNG Covid-19 situation worsens as NZ travel limits begin
From 11:59pm Wednesday, new rules are in place for people travelling from 'very high-risk' countries.
New Zealand permanent residents in India, Pakistan, Brazil and Papua New Guinea now have to spend… Audio
Man who flew to NZ from Perth lockdown could face fine, jail
The man who managed to travel from Perth to Auckland during a lockdown could face a hefty fine, or even jail time.
The man managed to slip out of Perth while it was in lockdown, to get to Sydney, and… Audio
Rejecting Silver Lake deal would be 'biggest own goal in history of NZ sport' - NZ Rugby chair
On Thursday there will be a crucial meeting regarding the future of rugby in this country.
New Zealand Rugby will seek approval for a deal with US equity firm Silver Lake to buy a slice of the… Video, Audio
Tiwai Point agrees to drop electricity usage as hydro lakes low
New Zealand's biggest energy consumer has agreed to reduce usage as the hydro lakes reach their lowest levels in 25 years.
The aluminium smelter at Tiwai Point is cutting down how much power it uses… Audio
Will NZ Rugby sell stake to Silver Lake? A big decision looms
It's the multimillion-dollar deal New Zealand Rugby is so desperate to convert.
Tomorrow is the first hurdle in getting its $387 million deal with American private equity firm Silver Lake across the… Video, Audio
