New Zealand
Some royal fans disappointed to miss Philip memorial service
There was disappointment for some dedicated royal fans today - three self-proclaimed nanas turned up to Prince Philip's memorial service, hoping to slip into the pews.
RNZ reporter Harry Lock spoke… Audio
'Time for action' - Helen Clark urges climate change response
In five years' time, Helen Clark wants to see Huntly power station no longer burning coal, a ban on fossil-fuel-powered cars into New Zealand, and agriculture paying for its emissions.
Clark has… Video, Audio
Māori GPs cautiously optimistic about Māori health authority
Cautiously optimistic is how Māori GPs and health advocates are feeling after the announcement tangata whenua will have their own health body.
A new Māori health authority will make policy decisions… Audio
Evening business for 21 April 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6249609654001 Video, Audio
Covid-19 vaccination data released, but with out-of-date numbers
The weekly reveal of Covid-19 vaccination numbers was rolled out today, but the numbers were a bit stale.
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins released plans last week about how the nationwide… Audio
Ex-cop found guilty on all charges for killing George Floyd
Guilty on all charges. The police officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck for nine minutes, as he gasped for air, begging for his life on a Minneapolis street, has been convicted of murder.
After… Video, Audio
Prince Philip remembered at memorial service in Wellington
Prince Philip has been remembered at a State Memorial service in Wellington this afternoon.
Prime Ministers past and present, the Governor-General and the British High Commissioner were among those… Video, Audio
Govt health shake-up 'bold, necessary' - veteran DHB chair
"Bold and necessary" is how a 30-year health veteran is describing the government's shake-up.
Dr Lester Levy has chaired New Zealand's biggest DHBs, headed up a private hospital and is the current… Video, Audio
Govt seeks consistency, cohesion in major health overhaul
Consistency and cohesion is what the government is promising in a massive shake up to the health system.
The 20 DHBs will be gone, and a new body - Health NZ - will be set up, along with a specific… Video, Audio
Jury retires to decide fate of Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin
Derek Chauvin's fate is now in the hands of a Minneapolis jury. The legal team for the former US police officer, who knelt on George Floyd's neck for about 9 minutes until he died, argued in its… Audio
National defends Transmission Gully decision after scathing review
The National Party is defending its role in the Transmission Gully, following a scathing review that found the project was flawed from the get go.
An interim review into the 27km highway has found… Audio
Winston Peters in court appealing superannuation overpayments decision
Winston Peters has been back in court today, appealing the decision made last year where he was ordered to pay over $300,000.
It all goes back to a leak to the media in 2017 which revealed the former… Audio
Quake threat: Calls for buildings on Alpine Fault to be moved
There are calls for Franz Josef emergency service buildings on top of the Alpine fault to be urgently moved after research has shown the probability of a devastating quake striking the South Island… Audio
Terminal cancer sufferer struggling to find rental in Christchurch
A Christchurch woman with cancer has a massive hurdle to get through and it's not just chemo, but finding a home to live in.
Krystal Brown has been staying in a sleep-out and needs a bigger place to… Video, Audio
Sydney tourism operators thrilled to see NZ visitors again
Sydney tourism operators are over the moon to be welcoming back New Zealanders taking advantage of the quarantine-free travel arrangement.
Our tourism reporter Tess Brunton and videographer Simon… Video, Audio
Evening business for Tuesday 20 April 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6249448392001 Video, Audio
Protesters oppose plans to develop Rotorua golf course
Accusations of propaganda, destroying "taonga" and jeopardising people's mental and spiritual health - all par for the course at a meeting over the future of Rotorua's Springfield Golf Course.
A… Video, Audio
Technical error makes govt's Ihumātao deal 'unlawful' - Auditor-General
The government's Ihumātao deal has been deemed unlawful by the Auditor-General - and the Housing Minister Megan Woods ordered to please explain.
The Opposition has hammered the Government over the… Audio
Ex-inmate takes Serco to court over mistreatment claims
A former inmate is taking prison operator Serco to court for allegedly treating him in a degrading and inhumane way. It is something Serco categorically denies.
Peter Rerekura has now completed his… Video, Audio
Plane cleaner at Auckland Airport positive for Covid-19
A cleaner at Auckland Airport has tested positive for Covid-19.
The person tested positive during routine testing yesterday - and was announced this afternoon.
With the latest details, Checkpoint… Video, Audio
