New Zealand
Covid-19: Staff redundancies not ruled out - Air NZ boss
Air New Zealand's new chief executive says redundancies cannot be ruled out as the company weathers financial turbulence in the Covid-19 outbreak. Video, Audio
Covid-19: Business rescue plan with wage subsidy launched
The government has unveiled the beginnings of a business rescue package which will include a wage subsidy scheme for those affected by the economic downturn brought by Covid-19.
Treasury has also… Video, Audio
Using the Christchurch mosque attacks to inspire across generations
After the mosque attacks in Christchurch on March 15 - a year ago this week - two former refugees from across two generations had their paths intersect. How have their lives changed a year on… Audio
Using the Christchurch mosque attacks to inspire across generations
After the mosque attacks in Christchurch on March 15 - a year ago this week - two former refugees from across two generations had their paths intersect. How have their lives changed a year on…
AudioProfessor Stephanie Coontz: How to Make Your Marriage Gayer
Professor Stephanie Coontz recently wrote an opinion piece saying "many different-sex couples would have happier and more satisfying marriages if they took a few lessons from their same-sex… Audio
The New Zealander trying to tame the common cold
Kiwi Gary McLean is a Professor of Immunology at the London Metropolitan University. His recent research has been looking at developing a possible inoculation for the common cold - something that has… Audio
Māori and Pacific babies leaner than other ethnic groups - study
A new study showing Māori and Pacific babies in New Zealand are leaner than other ethnic groups could help refocus early healthcare. Audio
Whanganui flight school business soaring
A flight school snapped up on TradeMe five years ago has taken off for the commercial arm of the Whanganui District Council.
The New Zealand International Pilot Academy has more than doubled in size… Video, Audio
Zero police tolerance for extremist rhetoric as March 15 nears
The Police Minister says officers are continuing to investigate a threat against the Muslim community and will not tolerate any extremist rhetoric.
It comes after messages were posted on the… Audio
Ross Asset Management investors tell court of losses
Investors from the collapsed Ross Asset Management company have had their turn in court today, as their bid to sue the ANZ Bank is wrapped up.
Wellington financial adviser David Ross was jailed in… Audio
Govt 'ignoring' aged care sector on Covid-19 plan for rest homes
The elderly are being dismissed and ignored by the Ministry of Health in the Covid-19 response, the NZ Aged Care Association and Retirement Villages Association say.
The groups also say they are not… Video, Audio
Covid-19: Out-of-work forestry workers dip into KiwiSaver funds
As forestry work on the East Coast dries up because of the coronavirus outbreak, people are dipping into their KiwiSaver stores to try and get by.
That's despite the government promising to help with… Audio
Race Relations Commissioner calls out Shane Jones' 'hurtful' words
The Race Relations Commissioner is calling on the Prime Minister to show some leadership and call out Shane Jones for what's being described as racist comments.
The Cabinet Minister and New Zealand… Video, Audio
1,600 Canterbury homeowners with EQC quake claims open
There are 1,600 Canterbury homeowners with earthquake claims still open with EQC.
About 100 homeowners turned up to a meeting organised by EQC Fix in Christchurch on Monday night - all with stories… Video, Audio
Covid-19: Kelvin Davis discusses new Tourism Action Group
A new tourism advisory group will meet for the first time this week.
The Covid-19 Tourism Action Group or C-tag been set up to advise the government on fall out of coronovirus and strategy for… Video, Audio
Evening business for 3 March 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Pizza Hut Ōtara promo targeting 'poor brown' people - David Letele
A bargain or a health burden? A Pizza Hut promotion for $1 pizzas at lunchtime at its Ōtara store has raised the ire of David Letele from Buttabean Motivation, who says it is targeting the wrong… Video, Audio
Gang member quietly gone from State Care Abuse Inquiry
Harry Tam, the controversial Mongrel Mob member who was a senior official at the Royal Commission into historic abuse in care, has quietly left the Inquiry.
Tam was stood down as the Royal… Video, Audio
Covid-19: Phil Twyford meets forestry workers at breaking point
Suicidal workers, unpaid mortgages and families at breaking point is the situation for many forestry workers in Tairawhiti, but the Economic Development Minister says jobs to replace those affected by… Video, Audio
Covid-19: Health officials expect low chance of NZ outbreak
Thirty-one people in New Zealand are currently awaiting test results for the Covid-19 coronavirus. But tests on the two people who were feared to be carrying the virus today came back negative.
The… Audio
