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Inflation highest in 32 years, costs hitting all corners of life
Another record busting rate no one wants to boast about. Inflation has reached a 32 year high of 7.3 percent - meaning the cost of pretty much everything is on the rise.
Some economists think that's… Audio
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 18 July 2022
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News in Niuean for 18 July 2022
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News in Samoan for 18 July 2022
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 16 July 2022
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
News in Niuean for 16 July 2022
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Pacific Waves for 16 July 2022
Longterm strategy to address Pacific challenges launched in Suva; Kiribati communities in Aotearoa celebrate their language and culture; NZ environmental and conservation groups unhappy with the… Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 16 July 2022
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Pub in a pandemic: What do you risk breathing in?
We've made it to the end of another winter week, and some of you are probably thinking of heading out for a few drinks.
But, in the middle of a pandemic, just how risky is this and what's the chance… Audio
Wellington bar launches 'Cost of Living Burger'
Inflation is running red hot. Rent, groceries, petrol, and more. But don't despair, Wellington's Welsh Dragon Bar has created the Cost of Living Burger.
It is less than $10, but there's hope people… Video, Audio
Hundreds of contaminated water services risk making NZers sick
A new water service regulator warns it will take action against councils and anyone else who supplies contaminated drinking water.
Taumata Arowai was set up in March under the Water Services Act and… Audio
Consumer investigating hidden fees in online takeaway orders
Gearing up for a Friday night takeaway delivery? Be warned some restaurants are allegedly cooking up extra charges that could be breaking retail laws.
An investigation by advocacy group Consumer NZ… Video, Audio
Evening business for 15 July 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6309565752112 Video, Audio
Timaru mayor says no to Canterbury regions paying for stadium
Timaru's mayor says he'll poll his council on whether the town should pay towards Christchurch's newly green-lit stadium, but he's pretty sure he knows the answer already - no.
It has been suggested… Video, Audio
Christchurch residents react to council approving stadium plan
The mayor of Christchurch says the new Te Kaha stadium is the final piece in the jigsaw puzzle for the rebuilt central city.
A fixed price contract has been negotiated for the $683 million multi-use… Audio
Mask up, save lives through winter Covid surge - health experts
Mask up and save lives - that's the message from experts and your average punter as Covid cases and hospitalisations surge across the motu.
Even as Covid accounts for about one in ten deaths in New… Audio
Christchurch Hospital postpones appointments as demand rises
Christchurch Hospital is postponing outpatient appointments and procedures to free up medical staff for more serious cases, as Canterbury's health services heave under Covid and winter ills.
High… Video, Audio