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Demand for dogs in lockdown sees rise in dodgy breeders
Demand for puppies during lockdown and beyond has seen an explosion of backyard breeders, not all of them good.
That's according to industry association Dogs NZ. SPCA inspectors seized a number of… Video, Audio
Auckland Transport fixes T3 sign two years after changing rule
Auckland Transport has admitted that a T3 transit lane on Remuera Rd was made open to all traffic on weekends more than two years ago, but the sign restricting traffic has remained until July 2022.
… Video, Audio
Council-run festival musicians call out organisers over pay cut
Musicians set to play at a council-run Wellington festival in the capital have been calling out organisers for cutting their pay.
A number of musicians, who were meant to play a cancelled show last… Audio
Evening business for 11 August 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6310713301112 Video, Audio
Crowds welcome home Commonwealth Games NZ athletes
Crowds gathered at Auckland International Airport today to welcome home the first lot of New Zealand athletes after a record breaking Commonwealth Games.
The athletes are bringing back the most… Video, Audio
Petition at Parliament urging Russian Ambassador be expelled over Ukraine
A petition has been delivered to Parliament, calling for the Russian ambassador to be expelled, and for New Zealand to sever diplomatic relations.
New Zealand's Ukrainian community, along with… Audio
Up to 40 Air NZ staff made redundant waiting to be rehired
Up to 40 former Air New Zealand workers made redundant during Covid are yet to be hired back despite the airline cutting its flight schedule due to staffing issues.
The national carrier's had its… Video, Audio
Ex-NZTA contractor jailed for two years over identity fraud
The debilitating effects of identity fraud committed by a drug-using former Waka Kotahi contract worker have robbed a man of his corporate career and left his credit rating in ruins.
David Kerr's… Audio
Fluoridation miffs Far North mayor, despite region's tooth decay
Te Tai Tokerau children finishing primary school have the worst tooth decay in the country.
But the Far North mayor says the new compulsory fluoridation order is mystifying him, and happening too… Audio
Middlemore apologises to patients as fraud doctor exposed
Middlemore Hospital is apologising to patients who were seen by a man pretending to be a doctor there for six months.
A criminal investigation has been launched after the man was able to work there… Video, Audio
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 11 August 2022
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
News in Tongan for 11 August 2022
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Niuean for 11 August 2022
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Samoan for 11 August 2022
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 11 August 2022
The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Parliament doubles down on serious crime
Two bills related to crime and high risk offenders have passed a third reading, doubling the opportunity for Opposition MPs to label the Government ”soft on crime”. Audio
Parliament doubles down on serious crime
Two bills related to crime and high risk offenders have passed a third reading, doubling the opportunity for Opposition MPs to label the Government ”soft on crime”.
AudioFirefighters logging hundreds of hours of overtime
Career firefighters at one of the country's busiest stations say they're clocking hundreds of hours in emergency overtime while struggling with faulty equipment, long hours, and a lack of trauma… Audio
