Nick Truebridge
No money spent yet from government's $6 million ram raid protection fund
A $6 million fund designed to help small business owners hit by ram raids is yet to pay out a single cent.
The crime prevention fund was announced in May, by the then-Police Minister Poto Williams.
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Planned overdose prevention centre gets mixed reactions
Auckland CBD could soon be a safe haven for homeless at risk of overdosing, but some are unconvinced an overdose prevention centre will make a difference.
The Drug Foundation unveiled the plan at the… Video, Audio
Is NZ ditching fish 'n chips for cheaper options?
An Auckland fish and chip shop owner says oil prices have tripled in three years as his family business tries to keep costs down and customers happy. Video, Audio
Wynyard Quarter explosion: Neighbours had raised concerns about safety
Three people are critically injured in Middlemore Hospital after an early morning gas explosion at a central Auckland construction site.
It is thought the source of the explosion was a gas bottle… Video, Audio
Five injured after explosion at construction site
An LPG bottle exploded at a construction site at Auckland's Wynyard Quarter on Friday, leaving five people injured.
Emergency services were called to Halsey Street Wharf just before 6.30am.
George… Audio
First Up - The Podcast, Tuesday 23 August
On today's First Up pod - Nick Truebridge in for Nathan today: Wellington prepares for the arrival of more anti-government protesters ... will this look anything like February's three week occupation… Audio
Parliament grounds prepared for anti-govt protestors
To Wellington where as we've heard from Nicola Willis, anti-government protesters are gathering this morning, just over five months since the occupation of Parliament's grounds ended. The protest is… Audio
First Up - The Podcast, Monday 22 August
On today's First Up pod - Nick Truebridge in for Nathan today: A little godwit's unusual travel patterns; the head of a rest home forced to shut its doors after 89 years due to the country's staff… Audio
Nelson MP on region's rain damage
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern arrived in Nelson last night and will today survey the damage caused by the region's devastating floods. Hundreds of homes have been evacuated due to flooding and… Audio
Wrongfully conficted Alan Hall files compensation claim
A man labelled a murderer for 36 years who wrongfully spent 19 years behind bars has filed a claim for compensation, which if accepted could see the largest such payout in New Zealand history. Alan… Audio
Staff shortages shuts down elder care facility in Upper Hutt
A rest home that has been in operation for 89 years is shutting down due to staff shortages. In four months, St Joseph's Home of Compassion elder care facility in Upper Hutt will close its doors for… Audio
4RBBY the godwit's interesting, unusual travel patterns
Now, to the story of an adventurous little bird who always come home, but only after taking a few unexpected detours. Young 4RBBY is a godwit and usually you'd find them flying back from Alaska at… Audio
First Up - The Podcast, Friday 19 August
On today's First Up pod - Nick Truebridge in for Nathan today: It's Friday so we touch down in the USA and Africa as well as the fresh produce markets with the Minister of Fruit and Veggies; and parts… Audio
WeatherWatch's Philip Duncan on today's weather
Nick Truebridge spoke with Philip Duncan from WeatherWatch Audio
First Up - The Podcast, Thursday 18 August
On today's First Up pod - Nick Truebridge in for Nathan today: There's a state of emergency in Nelson and the West Coast after torrential rain caused widespread flooding yesterday ... and more is on… Audio
Robertson: Gaurav Sharma broke rules, breached trust
Well it's been a tough week in politics for the governing Labour Party with Hamilton West MP Gaurav Sharma suspended for publicly accusing colleagues bullying ... something that's been stringently… Audio
Chatham Islands: spotlight on science
The Chatham Islands have a population of just under 8 hundred. But, this week there may be a few more people roaming around. That's because researchers and science professionals from more than a dozen… Audio
Kiwibank partners with Cogo to track emissions
Kiwibank customers will be able to track how much what they buy is contributing to the climate crisis. The bank has partnered with carbon management organisation Cogo to help people reduce their… Audio
First Up - The Podcast, Wednesday 17 August
On today's First Up pod - Nick Truebridge in for Nathan today: calls mount for former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison to quit amid revelations he appointed himself to multiple ministries… Audio
First Up - The Podcast, Tuesday 16 August
On today's First Up pod - Nick Truebridge in for Nathan today: the upper South Island expecting a concerning amount of rain today; National's deputy Nicola Willis gives us her take on the allegations… Audio