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Bridges says US is 'pre-eminent' superpower
National Party leader Simon Bridges says he would prioritise New Zealand's relationship with the United States, but shouldn't be tied to a multi-lateral approach. Audio
Aus election result could bring political stability
Australian PM Scott Morrison has been hailed as a Messiah for the Liberal-National coalition, after pundits wrote him off before the weekend election. The political editor of the Australian Financial… Audio
'Low-key' Pike River re-entry planned for tomorrow
The Pike River mine will finally be re-entered tomorrow but the event is so low key that the public wasn't told until the news leaked out this afternoon. Video, Audio
Mandatory safety standards could be on cards for quad bikes
Mandatory safety standards for quad bikes could be on the cards following the coroner's report on the death of a West Coast farm assistant. Audio
Measles 'immunity gap' putting NZers at risk
NZ researchers are urging a nationwide immunisation catch-up programme for people in their teens, twenties and thirties to combat frequent measles epidemics. Video, Audio
Evening business news for Monday 20 May 2019
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
New Zealanders dumping record amounts of waste
New Zealanders are generating record amounts of waste, despite promises from the government that it would turn our rubbish habits around. Video, Audio
Retiree influx strains region's GP practices
A number of medical practices around Northland are closing their doors to new patients - as they struggle with a shortage of GP's and a surge in population growth. Audio
Aviation watchdog 'completely rotten'
The father of a woman killed in a helicopter crash at Fox Glacier has slammed the country's aviation watchdog as completely rotten. Audio
Grey District mayor won't be at Pike River re-entry
Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn says he found out yesterday that the Pike River mine re-entry would go ahead tomorrow - but isn't surprised it will be a low-key event for families only. Video, Audio
Media to be kept away from Pike River re-entry
A spokesperson for some of the Pike River families, Sonya Rockhouse, has confirmed that a re-entry attempt will be made tomorrow, but it will be a private event with no media. Video, Audio
Casey Kopua to play last game for Magic
New Zealand netball defender Casey Kopua will make her final appearance in domestic netball this weekend when the Bay of Plenty Magic take on the Mainland Tactix for the final round of the regular… Audio
Man petitions Parliament for faster home modifications for disabled
A disabled Dunedin man who has waited more than 18 months for his bathroom to be modified is taking his fight to Parliament, hoping other people don't have to endure what he has. Audio
Oranga Tamariki accused of dropping boy at gang pad
Oranga Tamariki has been accused of dropping a teenage boy off at a gang pad as punishment for being too cheeky. Māori news correspondent Leigh-Marama McLachlan reports. Audio
National MP in talks about establishing new Christian Party
The prospect of a new breakaway Christian Party is winning support from conservative quarters, but the National Party is downplaying the suggestion. Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch reports. Audio
Company owner fined $64,000 over fatal helicopter crash
A fine has been handed down in the Christchurch District Court over one of the country's worst helicopter crashes in recent times. All seven of those on board the single-engine Squirrel helicopter… Audio
St John paramedics say they’re not taking breaks due to understaffing
A union representing St John paramedics had threatened partial strike action for tomorrow, but it's been cancelled after St John Ambulance lodged a court injunction. Alex Perrottet reports. Audio
Israel Folau sacked by Rugby Australia
Rugby Australia has terminated fullback Israel Folau's contract for committing a high-level breach of the players' code of conduct by sharing a social media post. Sports reporter Clay Wilson joins… Video, Audio
Carmel Sepuloni raises Compass tenants' concerns with Housing Minister
Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni says she's already spoken to Housing Minister Phil Twyford about complaints about Compass, and recent concerns raised on Checkpoint are not the first she's… Video, Audio
Social housing complex tenants feel bullied by operator
Residents who raised serious safety concerns about a South Auckland complex believe the social housing operators are now trying to silence them. They met with Social Development Minister Carmel… Video, Audio
