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Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop speaks on Fast Track Approvals Bill
A free pass for big industry to bulldoze Aotearoa's precious natural environment. That's the Green Party's verdict on legislation that would give Government Ministers the power to push through… Audio
Healthy lunches programme 'wasteful spending' - ACT
There are concerns the government could cut the lunch in schools programme, where schools are getting free tax payer funded meals for their students. Ka Ora, Ka Aka was launched in 2019 and feeds… Audio
South African general elections on the way
South Africa correspondent Elna Schutz reports. Audio
Netball NZ's Hall of Fame launch shows challenges to the sport
Netball New Zealand kicked off its centenary celebrations over the weekend with the launch of a Hall of Fame, honouring some of the biggest names in the game over the past 100 years. However, the… Audio
Dunedin South Countdown reopens after no rats for 72 hours
Customers are returning to Dunedin South's Countdown store for the first time in more than two weeks after a rodent issue forced its closure. There have been 24 rats captured since the10th of… Audio
Pohutakawa tree stops woman getting to ambulance
There's a giant pohutakawa tree growing on a council berm outside Colin Harvey's place. Over time one of its substantial branches has grown across his driveway to the point it's blocking some access… Video, Audio
Evening business for 23 February 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Employer lawyer responds to EFTPOS tipping
This week Checkpoint's reported on the rise of a new eftpos machine that poses the sometimes awkward tipping question to customers on a brightly lit screen. It's hard to ignore; Do you want to tip… Video, Audio
Chasing tax evaders will offer better return of investment - expert
Chasing tax evaders rather than targeting beneficiaries would offer a better return on investment for the government. That's the assessment of an expert in business studies. The government's launched… Video, Audio
Jordan Pratt completes 10 of NZ's great walks in 10 days
It's ten out of ten for a former soldier fundraising for Starship Children's Hospital. Jordan Pratt's aim was to complete ten of Aotearoa's greatest walks in ten days. If you're interested in the… Video, Audio
Call for trampers to pay: Track closes due to full toilets
A call tonight for day trampers at Aotearoa's most popular national parks to pay their way; in the wake of poo pile up that's seen DOC close the track to some people. The toilets on the Mueller Hut… Video, Audio
Patients could die if ambulances are cut down - Paramedics
Paramedics are warning patients could die if Hato Hone St John goes ahead with plans to take ambulances off the road, to avoid paying staff to cover for sick colleagues. The emergency ambulance… Audio
Expectations for parents to pay school donations
If you're a parent of a school aged child, it could be the time of year again when the school sends home a request for payment. It might look very official, with invoice numbers, a column for GST and… Video, Audio
Evening business for 19 February 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Olympic Australian show jumper suspended for wearing mankini
Show jumping Olympic medalist Shane Rose has been suspended for wearing a mankini in a dress up show jumping competition at Wallaby Hill near Sydney at the weekend. If it needs any explanation a… Video, Audio
Governments crack down on beneficiaries has started
MSD has officially been instructed to "actively" use all levers available to encourage people off the benefit and into work and that includes sanctions. In a letter outlining her expectations Minister… Video, Audio
Government should have been aware of fiscal situation - tax expert
"Fragile" is the state of the nation according to the Prime Minister. In a speech Christopher Luxon said the new government's uncovered some quote "nasty surprises" about Aotearoas financial position… Video, Audio
Erika Fairweather set to race 800m freestyle tonight
Is swimmer Erika Fairweather's history making win at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha reason enough to feel bouyant about Aotearoa's chances in the pool at the Olympics? The 20 year old won… Video, Audio
Auckland St Peter's College student is top of the world in religious studies
Christian Domilies is a student at Auckland's St Peters College. Turns out he aced his exams last year, the highest score in religious studies in the world. Just to put that in some perspective… Video, Audio
Black Caps closer to test series victory over South Africa
The Black Caps are moving closer to an historic test series victory over South Africa. An under strength Proteas side were well beaten in the first test but have been providing some resistance in the… Video, Audio