New Zealand
Police concerned as thieves steal potentially fatal vet drugs
Theives have stolen vet drugs that could potentially kill a person just by getting it on their skin.
Pentobarbitone is used to euthanise animals and police fear the people who've pinched it from a… Video, Audio
Auckland mum frustrated over school's stance on boys' earrings
An Auckland mum fighting what she believes is a "sexist" school uniform policy around earings is frustrated by the slow pace of change.
That's despite guidelines from the Human Rights Commission… Video, Audio
Evening business for Friday 4 November 2022
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Pharmac urged to extend funding beyond cancer treatment
Calls are growing for the government drug buying agency to extend its blanket funding of children's medications beyond cancer treatment.
Under the current system, any medicine for paediatric cancer… Video, Audio
Anticipation builds for Women's Rugby World Cup semifinal
World Rugby are hoping for a rush of last-minute ticket sales and a big walk-up crowd at tomorrow's World Cup semifinals double-header at Eden Park.
Despite the Black Ferns making the final four -… Video, Audio
Rotorua tourism operators want motel emergency housing to go
Tourism operators in Rotorua are firmly against the idea of some motels remaining as emergency housing accommodation for another five years.
Resource consent is being sought for that and if granted… Video, Audio
Govt tweaks firearms law to help gun owners renew licences
The government is rushing through changes to firearms laws that will stop gun owners potentially being criminalised while they wait months in the queue for licence renewals.
The changes will mean as… Video, Audio
Crackdown on buy now, pay later, not enough - budget experts
A crackdown on buy now pay later services does not go far enough according some budgeters.
Under changes proposed by the government, the services will have to credict check all consumer and if the… Video, Audio
Consumer Affairs Minister explains buy now pay later regulation
Buy now pay later services will have to check if consumers can afford the debt they're taking on as the government cracks down on the industry.
Services including After Pay, Laybuy and ZipPay allow… Video, Audio
Low unemployment means staff shortages for some businesses
The unemployment rate has remained unchanged at a record low of 3.3 percent.
While many may see low unemployment rates as a positive, a lack of potential employees is spelling disaster for some… Video, Audio
Evening business for Wednesday 2 November 2022
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'The first thing buyers ask us' - Flood zones pose hazards for insuring homeowners
People who own homes in flood zones might see their property values sink, according to the Reserve Bank.
It has suggested banks could tighten their lending criteria in flood prone areas - finding in… Video, Audio
T20 cricket: Scrutiny on Williamson over catch
The Black Caps dropped a chance to wrap up a semifinal spot at the T20 World Cup with a game to spare.
Following a 20-run loss to England last night Black Caps captain Kane Williamson has come under… Video, Audio
Housing downturn grim, but not another financial crisis - economist
Rising interest rates and falling house prices could push more home owners into negative equity.
That's just one of the risks highlighted in the Reserve Bank's latest six-monthly financial stability… Video, Audio
Rotorua schools deal with complex needs amid emergency housing crisis
As Rotorua grapples with the future of its emergency housing, the city's schools have been coping with the complex needs of children living in motels.
Since the pandemic, schools near Fenton Street… Video, Audio
Low unemployment figures get pessimistic response from economists
Households and businesses are bracing for more pain on the horizon in the form of higher interest rates, as the central bank continues to wage war on inflation.
The Reserve Bank has warned the cost… Audio
Paediatric doctors step in to save newborn gorilla
A team of doctors specialising in caring for new newborn humans has stepped in to save a baby gorilla.
The newborn gorilla had a rough start to life at Mogo Wildlife park in New South Wales.
Mum… Video, Audio
Some Women's Football World Cup matches nearly sold out
Some matches for next year's Women's Football World Cup are nearly sold out already - even though individual tickets only went on sale today.
The Cup is being co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand… Video, Audio
Transport Minister responds to Auckland mayor on 'crisis'
Transport and Immigration Minister Michael Wood has responded to Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's claim that Auckland has a transport crisis.
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Evening business for Tuesday 1 November 2022
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