New Zealand
Survey of NZ small business wellbeing shows troubling signs
Forty per cent of Kiwi small business owners feel running a small business impacts negatively on their mental health, while another 40% don't feel responsible for their staff's wellbeing. Xero's Craig… Audio
NZ to assist Pacific countries with measles response
New Zealand's minister responsible for measles says she's very concerned at the spread of the disease to Samoa and Tonga.
Greens berated for support of anti terrorism law
Former members have berated the Green Party for its support of Labour's Terrorism Suppression Bill, which gives authorities greater powers to jail returning foreign fighters. The Greens struck a last… Audio
All Blacks v England: 'Nobody likes a cocky Kiwi'
The All Blacks return to familiar territory for Saturday's Rugby World Cup semifinal against England. The host city for New Zealand's opening pool match against South Africa, Yokohama is also the… Video, Audio
Compass Housing 'fulfilled responsibilities' to dying resident
The housing provider of a former prisoner who died after deteriorating in squalid conditions says it's confident it fulfilled its duties. Compass Housing's General Manager Bernadette Pinnell says its… Audio
Hurry to build wall at Fox River landfill before heavy rain
Work is well underway on a large rockwall aimed at protecting a dump above Fox Glacier township. The same dump released tonnes of rubbish during a storm earlier this year, sparking a clean up effort… Audio
Rugby: England a force to be reckoned with - Sean Fitzpatrick
Former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick says England will be a force to be reckoned with on Saturday night. It will be the first time the two teams have met at a Rugby World Cup since 1995 but… Video, Audio
Whanganui iwi march against violence after Māori women's deaths
The Māori community of Whanganui has taken to the city's streets, calling for an end to a string of violent deaths of Māori women. On Friday, a 26-year-old Taranaki man appeared in the Whanganui… Audio
Justin Lester demands Wellington mayoralty vote recount
Wellington's former mayor Justin Lester has announced he's demanding a recount of the recent election results that saw him lose to Andy Foster by 62 votes. He says he's doing it for the sake of… Audio
Evening business for Fri 25 Oct
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Extent of SkyCity fire destruction revealed
Firefighters have revealed new details of how they managed to bring the blaze at Auckland's SkyCity International Convention Centre under control. Four days after the fire broke out, crews have… Video, Audio
Les Green found in 'disgusting' unit before death in hospital
A resident in a social housing complex says he found notorious bank robber and former long time prisoner Leslie Maurice Green in a terrible state before he was taken to hospital, where he died this… Video, Audio
News About New Zealand for 25 October 2019
A summary of news from around New Zealand over the past week. Audio
NZ aid inquiry: Foreign Ministry fronts to select committee
There's a risk New Zealand's focus on bilateral aid could destabilise international cooperation, the head of New Zealand's aid programme admits.
Pacific measles outbreak: NZ Govt under pressure to step up
New Zealand's government is under pressure to limit harm from the highly-contagious measles virus, which is spreading into Pacific Island countries. Audio
Tongan NZer named Navy's 'Sailor of the Year'
A South Auckland man with Tongan heritage has become the first Pacific Islander to be named the Royal New Zealand Navy Sailor of the Year.
'Export' of measles to Pacific 'very disappointing' - NZ Opposition MP
A New Zealand Opposition MP says it's "very disappointing" New Zealand is "exporting" measles to its Pacific neighbours. Audio
Prisoners compensated for unlawful solitary confinement
Seventy-two prisoners held unlawfully in solitary confinement at Auckland Prison 20 years ago will finally receive a government payout, which could top $1 million.
For their lawyer, Tony Ellis, who… Audio
SkyCity worker shocked at confusion as fire grew
A SkyCity worker says he was outraged when staff were initially told yesterday they had to take annual leave if they wanted to go home as the nearby international convention centre burned.
The… Video, Audio
SkyCity fire: What will economic cost be?
The blaze at SkyCity's under-construction convention centre has burned more than 24 hours, but questions are already being asked about what the economic cost will be to Auckland.
Both SkyCity and… Video, Audio
