RNZ
'We shouldn't be propping up the Anglicans'
After public consultation, the Christchurch City Council has found the majority of residents don't think ratepayers should foot part of the bill for restoring the cathedral. Video, Audio
DHB refuses media access to patients attending urology clinic
Southern DHB has finally cleared its backlog of urology patients after holding its second weekend super clinic. This follows massive waiting lists, and delays that have shortened lives. Video, Audio
Briscoes boss: Unfair he can only land helicopter 3x weekly
Retail rich-lister Rod Duke says it's unfair that his helicopter use has been limited to three flights a week at his new Auckland home because his neighbours can use theirs twice as much. Video, Audio
Evening business for Mon 11 Dec
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
PM asks for briefing on RNZ Ballet crisis
Jacinda Ardern has asked for a briefing on what is happening at Royal NZ ballet as reports emerge that up to 20 of 36 dancers are either leaving, or haven't had their contracts renewed. Video, Audio
Easter Trading "a trial" - employers on notice: Dunedin's mayor
Dunedin councillors have agreed to shops opening for the first time next Easter Sunday, to cope with an influx of Ed Sheeran concert goers, but the mayor says they will lose the right to trade if they… Video, Audio
KFC rosters manipulated to withhold days in lieu - former managers
Former managers at fast food chain KFC say they were told to manipulate rosters in the lead up to public holidays so the company could avoid giving staff a day in lieu.
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Māori upset at New Plymouth landmark being put up for sale
Chorus has put Blagdon Hill, or Moungaroa, on the market, but New Plymouth Māori say the company should have spoken to them first. Video, Audio
NZ Post workers face redundancy as closures loom
More jobs at NZ Post are on the line as it continues to shut branches in favour of franchises run out of shops like bookstores and pharmacies. Audio
Kaikohe residents say 'Work for the Dole' won't work
The Northland community was singled out by Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones, who is pushing a proposal for a work for the dole scheme, citing the need to get people off the couch. Audio
Unemployed told "no more sitting on the couch"
Labour is calling it Ready to Work, New Zealand First is calling it Work for the Dole, but Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern insists both parties are on the same page. Audio
Otago rivers drop below minimum flow, stopping irrigation
Irrigation permits for the Taieri River have been shutdown, meanwhile restrictions have also begun on the Pomahaka and Kakanui rivers as they drop towards their minimums. Audio
Chai Chuah 'wasn't right for the job' - NZMA president
Pippa MacKay said she hopes the new Minister of Health was behind the Director-General of Health Chai Chuah's resignation. She said he was a 'bean counter' who couldn't count the beans properly. Audio
Plans unveiled for luxury NZ train
A local company with Chinese backing wants to take wealthy tourists through regional New Zealand, and have the train cross the Cook Strait on a rail ferry. Video, Audio
Urgent need to increase addiction services - Health Minister
Addiction services are under-funded and more treatment facilities are urgently needed, Minister of Health David Clark says. Video, Audio
Evening business for Mon 4 Dec
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Community work right challenge for young beneficiaries - Harawira
Mana Party leader Hone Harawira agrees with Regional Development Minister Shane Jones that the government should step in to get young people on the benefit "off the couch". Video, Audio
Aged care sector warns of looming crisis
New immigration rules brought in by the former National Government mean the aged care sector could lose a third of its staff by April 2020, because around a third of its workers are migrants. Audio
Farmers worried early summer highs could spell drought
The mercury topped 30 degrees in some parts of the country, with highs of 31 in Alexandra and Clyde, and with temperatures this warm at the start of the summer, feed stocks could disappear quickly. Video, Audio
Napier told to conserve water with reservoirs critical
Residents have been warned the city could run out of water as soon as tonight if strict water restrictions aren't adhered to. Reservoirs are at a critical level after sizzling temperatures around the… Video, Audio
