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Human Rights Commission calls for immediate rent freeze
The Human Rights Commission says an immediate freeze on rent could provide a much needed break for cash-strapped tenants.
The Commission launched a housing inquiry last year, finding rents are rising… Audio
Rotorua business owners blame emergency housing for crimes
Fed up Rotorua business owners believe the amount of emergency housing in the city is contributing to a recent spate of ram raids.
There have been well over 400 raids nationally in the past 12… Audio
Auckland surgeon pleads not guilty to murdering wife
Auckland surgeon Philip John Polkinghorne has pleaded not guilty to murdering his wife, Pauline Hanna.
Hanna was found dead in her home in the Auckland suburb of Remuera in April last year.
Amy… Video, Audio
Gaurav Sharma suspended from caucus - political analysis
The Labour Party has suspended MP Gaurav Sharma from the caucus effective immediately.
The caucus held a special meeting this afternoon to decide what to do with the Hamilton West MP, who has accused… Video, Audio
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 16 August 2022
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
News in Niuean for 16 August 2022
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Tongan for 16 August 2022
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Samoan for 16 August 2022
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Pacific Waves for 16 August
Covid-19 cases continue to surge in the Marshall Islands stretching health services; Experts say 200 million urgently needed for Pasifika health services in New Zealand; We talanoa to a Kiwi filmmaker… Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 16 August 2022
The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Relief as Nelson businesses let public use toilets without spending
It's a scenario most of us can relate to - getting caught short; needing the loo and not being able to find one you can use. That is without having to go into a cafe or fast food chain and buy… Video, Audio
Leaders working with rangatahi criticise National's punitive approach
The issue of ram raids, smash and grabs and brawls involving young people isn't going away.
The government's rolled out a crime package to help store owners, but also says prevention is key to stop… Audio
Pressure mounts for buy now pay later schemes to be regulated
Pressure is mounting for buy now pay later schemes to be regulated, with fears they're a 'ticking time bomb' for vulnerable people.
Services like Afterpay, Laybuy, and ZipPay are interest free with… Audio
Evening business for 15 August 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6310895800112 Video, Audio
Auckland mayoral race: Banks pushes for Brown to unite centre-right
Back room deals, mud slinging and calls for contenders to drop out - just another day in the race to the Auckland mayoral chains.
The most outspoken candidate - Leo Molloy - has bowed out, and now… Audio
Rugby: Foster's future on line despite All Blacks' Ellis Park win
Just who will coach the All Blacks in their next test remains a mystery. Incumbent New Zealand coach Ian Foster admits he has "no idea" if Saturday's 35-23 win over South Africa will be enough to save… Audio
Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner details grim conditions for RSE workers
Exploited, bonded to unreasonable debts, living in slum like conditions and denied religious and cultural freedoms.
That's the conditions workers face under the government's Recognised Seasonal… Audio
Labour caucus to meet over Gaurav Sharma's behaviour
The Labour Party caucus is getting together this week for a crisis meeting to discuss backbencher Gaurav Sharma's behaviour.
Sharma is doubling down on his claims MP-on-MP bullying is rife at… Video, Audio
Auckland Mayor on Transport Emissions Reduction Plan
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says the newly released Transport Emissions Reduction Plan is "hugely ambitious, but I'm told that it is achievable". He said it's only achievable with the buy-in of… Video, Audio
News in Tongan for 15 August 2022
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio