New Zealand
Flaxmere in midst of ‘alcohol holocaust’ – Hastings councillor
Flaxmere community leaders are pleading for the judiciary to draw a line in the sand around the harm caused by alcohol. Giving evidence before the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority, which… Audio
Man fined for freedom camping after sleeping in car after drinking
Arrowtown man Glen Wallace is worried a hard-line stance on freedom camping will encourage reckless driving after he was given a $200 fine for parking up overnight in central Queenstown because he'd… Video, Audio
Men describe finding hidden camera in defence official’s trial
The jury in the trial of top defence force official Alfred Keating has heard from two men who discovered a hidden camera in a bathroom at New Zealand's embassy in Washington D.C. Anneke Smith reports.
…Evening Business for Tuesday 9th April
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
National wants gun law broadened to include more groups
The National Party is pushing for gun law exemptions to be broadened to more groups as the legislation banning most semi-automatic weapons continues its rapid progress through Parliament. Audio
'It's very hard to ask for the money' - families of mosque victims struggling
Some family members of the mosque shooting victims are struggling to make ends meet, as they're not eligible for ACC cover. So what's happened to the millions of dollars raised by the public in the… Audio
Lawyers plan to challenge euthanasia legislation 'if we need to'
A group of 75 lawyers says it may have to take legal action to stop the End of Life Choice Bill, because it's loose criteria leaves vulnerable people open to coercion. Lisa Owen interviews… Video, Audio
Select committee recommends changes to euthanasia legislation
Euthanasia legislation is likely to be amended and restricted only to the terminally ill, if it makes it through the next vote in Parliament. The justice committee delivered its response to the bill… Video, Audio
61-year-old woman gives birth for son & his partner
A United States woman who gave birth to her granddaughter says advances in senior health and modern medicine allowed her to carry the child despite having already gone through menopause. Jillian… Video, Audio
Programme aimed at reducing risk among Māori launched
A bilingual safety programme developed by a Hawke's Bay firefighter hopes to reduce the high number of avoidable accidents and hospitalisations among Māori. The Te Kotuku Bilingual Risk Reduction… Audio
PM outlines terms of reference for mosque attacks inquiry
The prime minister says no stone will be left unturned in the Royal Commission into the Christchurch mosque attacks. Jacinda Ardern outlined the terms of reference at her weekly post-Cabinet media… Audio
Teachers threaten more strikes after rejecting pay offer
Primary school teachers have rejected a pay offer of $700 million over four years. NZEI president Lynda Stuart tells Lisa Owen why. Video, Audio
Woman told to cover-up bikini at Auckland swimming pool
Yvette Harvie-Salter was at Albany Stadium Pool when she was told her swimwear was causing complaints and if she didn't cover up, she'd have to leave. Now, Auckland Council says staff made the wrong… Audio
Tax lobby group spends $15,000 publicly backing CGT
New lobby group Tax Justice Aotearoa is defending spending thousands of dollars on advertising to push its message backing a capital gains tax. Audio
Man caring for wife worries about paying bills
The husband of a woman severely injured in the Christchurch mosque shootings says he's worried about the couple's financial future. Mohammed Mashud hasn't been able to work since his wife was shot… Audio
Edward Osei Nketia hot property on both sides of the Tasman
NZ's fastest ever man, teenage sprint star Edward Osei Nketia, has to decide whether he'll run for New Zealand or Australia. Sports reporter Clay Wilson caught up with his father, Gus Nketia. Audio
Evening Business News for Monday 8th April
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
ACC rejects Auckland family's renovation plans to care for daughter
An Auckland family struggling to renovate their home to accomodate the needs of their disabled daughter say ACC is bullying them into accepting plans which will divide their family. Video, Audio
Sir William Young to head Chch mosque shooting inquiry
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced Sir William Young as the head of the Royal Commission inquiry into the terror attack in which 50 people were killed and dozens injured in two Christchurch… Video, Audio
'It's not just about the money' - primary school teacher
Kahli Oliveira has been teaching primary children for 20 years. She told Lisa Owen the government's latest offer doesn't address the main issues. Video, Audio
