New Zealand
Freightways looks to improve 'contractor revenue' for drivers
Freightways boss Mark Troughear wouldn't talk to John Campbell, but told business reporter Nona Pelletier the company is working on creating systems to get more money to drivers. Audio
Silberhorn named in Commerce Commission case
Silberhorn deer velvet capsules, which Sir Bob Charles attributed his longevity to, have been the subject of a Commerce Commission investigation. A disputed facts hearing began in the Dunedin District… Video, Audio
Sport: NZ, Tahiti book U19 semis spots
New Zealand and Tahiti have advanced to the semi finals in the Oceania Under 19 Football Championship after convincing victories in their final round robin matches.
NZ under 20s hold France to draw at World Cup
The New Zealand under 20 women's footballers have played out goalless draw against hosts France in their second game at the World Cup.
Sport: Tahiti Under 19s happy to be home
Tahiti are relishing the chance to redeem themselves on home soil when the men's OFC Under 19 Football Championship kicks off today.
Under 20 footballers beaten in World Cup opener
The New Zealand under 20's women's footballers have lost their opening match at their World Cup in France.
Leonardo DiCaprio invests in NZ shoe company Allbirds
Leonardo DiCaprio has invested in NZ shoe company Allbirds. The company was the brainchild of Tim Brown, a former All White, who'd spent an awful lot of time in football boots, and became moderately… Video, Audio
Power outage affects thousands of Wellingtonians
A power outage has affected thousands of Wellingtonians this afternoon. Audio
Man sentenced to more than 3 years for part in cocaine deal
The man who went on the run for a year after a botched cocaine deal, involving the class A drug being hidden in a diamante-encrusted horse head, has been jailed. Video, Audio
Charity says army training saved soldier trapped on Mt Aspiring
And in Australia, one group is particularly pleased about the news of Terry Harch's rescue. Mr Harch summitted Aoraki/Mt Cook in 2014 with four other servicemen to raise money for the Australian… Audio
Australian soldier on Mt Aspiring rescued and taken to hospital
The Australian soldier trapped high up on Mount Aspiring for four nights has finally been flown off the mountain and taken to hospital. Video, Audio
Iwi Chairs Forum questions Crown about lack of progress
The Iwi Chairs Forum has taken a veiled swipe at the Crown over what it describes as a continued lack of progress on implementing Maori water rights and interests. Audio
Rally against racism in Aotea Square
In Auckland's Aotea Square a rally against racism is taking place against the planned visit of far-right duo Lauren Southern and Stefan Molyneux. Audio
Recruitment drive for Aucklanders to move to Timaru
There is a recruitment drive for Aucklanders to move to Timaru, to fix its self-declared worker shortage crisis. Video, Audio
Super Rugby Final - Can the Crusaders be beaten?
South Africa's Lions will attempt what many consider mission impossible tomorrow night - beating the defending champions, the Crusaders, on their home turf - to win the Super Rugby title. Video, Audio
All major supermarkets in NZ to ban single use plastic bags
In five months you won't be able to get a single use plastic bag at a big supermarket in New Zealand. That means New World, Pak N Save, Four Square, Countdown and some smaller chains. Audio
Apple hits $1 trillion valuation
The Silicon Valley stalwart's stock has surged more than 50,000 percent since its 1980 initial public offering. Video, Audio
Evening business for Fri 3 Aug
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Ruapehu crash 'accident waiting to happen' - former driver
A former bus driver for Ruapehu Alpine lifts says shuttles and drivers are under too much stress and Saturday's fatal crash was 'an accident waiting to happen'. Audio
Multi millionaire businessman admits sexually abusing children
A multi-millionaire businessman told police he was helping poor Filipino parents when he paid them to sexually abuse their children in online videos. Video, Audio
