Tom Taylor
3 South Is councils union members join forces for better pay
For the first time, union members at three councils at the top of the South Island are joining forces as they enter collective agreement negotiations. The workers say they've had enough of being paid… Audio
Inflatable slide company fined $350,000
Worksafe has imposed a 350-thousand dollar fine on an inflatable slide company behind a string of incidents and injuries. The health and safety regulator says that JTK Trustee Limited -- trading as… Audio
Bluetooth tracking devices sell out as airlines lose luggage
Amid numerous reports of airlines misplacing travellers' luggage, bluetooth tracking devices are sold out at many stores across New Zealand. The devices, including Apple AirTags and Samsung SmartTags… Audio
Costco will pay the living wage
West Auckland's soon-to-open superstore Costco was unveiled to media yesterday at a tour attended by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Costco Wholesale managing director Patrick Noone was kept busy… Audio
Hamilton West reacts to Gaurav Sharma expulsion
Hamilton West MP Gaurav Sharma was expelled from the Labour caucus yesterday, having spent the past fortnight making allegations of bullying and gaslighting by party whips, fellow MPs and staff from… Audio
MP Gaurav Sharma - expelled not excluded
Hamilton West MP Gaurav Sharma was expelled from the Labour caucus yesterday, having spent the past fortnight making allegations of bullying and gaslighting by party whips, fellow MPs and staff from… Audio
AK businesses eager for return of cruise ships in October
The first cruise ship to visit New Zealand in 29 months glided into the Waitemata Harbour earlier this month. 25 more of the floating hotels are scheduled to arrive before the end of the year… Audio
Rotorua locals threaten law breaking over ram raids
Some Rotorua locals say it's only a matter of time before businesses take the law into their own hands to combat a spate of ram raids and other crimes.
Frustrated residents and shop owners met with… Audio
Rotorua business owners, locals fed up with crime, ram raids
Some Rotorua locals say it's only a matter of time before businesses take the law into their own hands to combat a spate of ram raids and other crimes. Frustrated residents and shop owners met with… Audio
Local councils finding it tricky to find prospective candidates
The clock is ticking for people who plan to stand for local government this year.
With the cut-off time looming, some councils have far fewer candidates than usual - causing fears that some seats may… Audio
Come from behind victory for Canterbury
Canterbury have guaranteed themselves a spot in the ITM Cup Premiership semi-finals after their 18-17 fightback over Waikato in Christchurch.
Best Song Ever Written - Sam Stone
Tom Taylor from Methven nominates 'Sam Stone' by John Prine. Audio