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News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 2 August 2022
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Andrew Jeffcoat's dad celebrates Commonwealth gold in Coro
The gold rush for Kiwi athletes continues at the Commonwealth Games, with more in the pool and on the track overnight. In the tiny coromandel town of Colville, a lot of eyes were on hometown boy… Video, Audio
NZ healthcare workers feel sidelined as govt seeks recruits
New Zealand health care workers say the government's health recruitment service has disregarded retaining their own workers. And with better pay and working conditions offered overseas many are now… Video, Audio
Ardern announces post-Covid, climate change funding in Samoa
The Prime Minister has wrapped up her whirlwind trip to Samoa with a splash of cash to help the island nation reopen after Covid-19 and prepare for climate change. The funding announcements mark the… Audio
Mixed feelings as unvaccinated midwives call for reemployment
Despite a list of changes, announced for the health workforce this week - there's no word on whether unvacinated midwives can again return to the struggling sector. The College of Midwives is calling… Audio
Evening business for 2 August 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6310308611112 Video, Audio
Police Minister details new gun ban law for violent criminals
A law that could see violent criminals banned from even being on the same property as a firearm for up to a decade will come into force by the end of next week - along with tougher penalties for those… Video, Audio
NZ cyclists win more gold at Commonwealth Games
The golden glow shows no signs of fading for New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games. Led yet again by our high flying track cyclists - the team added three more gold medals on day four. There was also… Audio
Hawke's Bay prison protest: Teens leave roof after 24 hours
Six teenage prisoners have ended their 24 hour protest on the roof of Hawke's Bay Regional Prison. They made their way up there yesterday afternoon. One came down overnight and five remained in… Video, Audio
News in Niuean for 2 August 2022
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
100 year-old WWII veteran says luck has got him so far
A World War 2 Veteran says sheer luck has made him a centenarian. Ken Orman served in the Royal New Zealand Air Force during the Second World War and still has the piece of shrapnel that could have… Video, Audio
Top US commander in NZ talking Pacific stability, climate change
Stability in the Pacific, climate change and expanding America's relationship with New Zealand are all issues on the agenda for a top US commander visiting New Zealand.
Admiral John Aquilino, the… Video, Audio
Australian vineyard uses ocean floor as wine cellar
Booze overboard - sounds more like an accident than a strategy. But one Australian vineyard is using the ocean floor as a cellar, dropping its sparkling wine into the sea near Augusta in Western… Video, Audio
35 years of official Te Reo Māori - celebration but more to do
It's 35 years since Parliament passed a law making Te Reo Māori an official language.
The Māori Language Commission is today celebrating the strides made since, but also warning that more work is… Audio
Sealink joins Fullers in ferry service price hike
Another price hike for Waiheke island commuters. From today, anyone on a SeaLink Vehicle ferry is now paying more for travel to and from Auckland - after Fullers, which runs the main passenger… Audio
Nurses union urges free training for NZ nurses
In response to the government's health announcement, New Zealand Nurses Organisation Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku says a more significant investment would be allowing nurses to train for free within… Video, Audio
Evening business for Monday 1 August
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6310270587112 Video, Audio
Dim future for Penrose shop owner after five burglaries
A Penrose store owner says its hard to see a future for his business, after it was targeted by criminals for the fifth time since he took over barely a year ago.
Local residents say there's huge… Video, Audio
Golden morning for NZ at Commonwealth Games
New Zealand had a golden morning at the Commonwealth Games as new sports stars emerged in the pool and on the cycle track.
And these rising stars aren't done yet. Felicity Reid reports on our… Audio
Cost of living funds to ex-pats 'salt in wound' for NZers struggling
Nearly 1000 people have opted out of the government's $350 cost of living payments.
The first installments have been landing in bank accounts today. But there's been a sour tinge to the government's… Audio
