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Hot, dry El nino summer forecast places extra stress on farmers
The forecast hot, dry El Nino summer is placing extra stress on farmers battered by Cyclone Gabrielle. In the lower North Island's Tararua District, a Big Dry could hit particularly hard after a boggy… Audio
Evening business for 12 October 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6338878135112 Video, Audio
Politicians frantically make last minute pitches to voters
The race debate was back at the fore today after the Labour leader renewed attacks on policies by the right bloc. Chris Hipkins slammed National, ACT and New Zealand First saying they are running… Audio
Google maps error putting off would-be visitors to Coromandel
Thames - Coromandel is on the map but in the wrong way and the local mayor says it's putting much needed visitors off. Google's online map service is displaying out of date road closure information… Video, Audio
United Nations calls for access to food, fuel and water in Gaza
The UN has called for rapid and unimpeded access to essential supplies of food, fuel and water into Gaza as Israel's bombardment continues. Gaza's only power station has shut down, after Israel cut… Video, Audio
David Benbow found guilty of shooting childhood friend
Where's Michael? The question the family of Christchurch man Michael McGrath is asking, after his childhood friend was found guilty of his murder. David Benbow was accused of shooting the 49-year-old… Audio
Deputy Debate: Carmel Sepuloni and Nicola Willis go head to head
You've heard from the sheriffs, now it's the turn of the deputies. National's Deputy leader, Nicola Willis and Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni. It's just over a week til the polls close and… Video, Audio
Pay-what-you-want food truck sees huge rise in business
A Dunedin vegetarian eatery that lets people pay what they can afford for a feed has tripled the number of meals its making each night. The Bowling club started as a food truck but moved into premises… Video, Audio
Cash-strapped Massey University proposing to slash science jobs
Cash-strapped Massey University is wielding the axe, proposing to slash jobs and courses. Students and staff say the plan puts the university into a death spiral. If courses are cut expertise will be… Audio
Temporary fix to 'pretty significant' landslide expected in one week - permanent repair expected to be pricey
Engineers have been assessing a massive landslip that's cut off more than 1500 residents from Gisborne, unless they want to take a significant detour. The slip has swept away a section of Tiniroto… Video, Audio
Canine crisis: Animal control grapples with surge of dog attacks in Auckland
Animal control is grappling with a surge in dog attacks in Auckland. There have been almost 2500 attacks in the year to June, 250 more than the same time last year. Over 2500 canines had to be put… Audio
Over a million New Zealanders yet to receive EasyVote cards
Both Labour and National were back on the hustings today, encouraging people to vote, but as many as 1 million New Zealanders have yet to receive their EasyVote card. People do not need the card to… Audio
National says gang members have threatened its candidates
National says its candidates have been subject to incidents of violence and intimidation during the election campaign. Its campaign chair says one candidate has been forced to move house after a gang… Video, Audio
Gulf Harbour commuters face more cancelled ferry trips
Commuters on Auckland's Gulf Harbour peninsula are facing even more cancelled ferry trips, leaving some with no option but to spend two hours on a bus if they need to get to town. From today, the Gulf… Audio
Evening business for 2 October 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6338217501112 Video, Audio
Council vs land owner: Popular walkway closed due to stoush
The public has been blocked from a hugely popular coastal walkway, because of a stoush between the council, and a property owner. The Takapuna to Milford coastal walk runs through the Firth family… Video, Audio
Labour accuses National of chickening out of debate
The Labour Party is accusing National's leader Christopher Luxon of chickening out of a debate. The high-profile Press Debate in Christchurch was set to go ahead tomorrow evening, until Chris Hipkins… Audio
Election campaign leaves some still wondering who to vote for
The humdrum of the election campaign has some people still wondering who they'll give their vote to. In the last 1News Verian poll, 12 percent of those polled didn't know or wouldn't say who they'll… Video, Audio
Chloe Swarbrick 'taking nothing for granted' in tight Auckland Central race
The Greens are facing some friendly fire from Labour in the Auckland Central seat, making the race a tight run thing for the incumbent, Chloe Swarbrick. Swarbrick prized the seat off National last… Video, Audio
Some flood-displaced people miss out on assistance packages
Yet another roadblock for people displaced by this year's summer storms. Earlier this month, the government established an assistance package for people unable to get back into their homes after the… Audio