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Union calls for mandatory reporting of gender pay differences
A union leader is calling for mandatory reporting of gender pay differences. New research shows New Zealand is falling behind other western countries in closing the gap between men and women's wages.
…Surprises in Silver Ferns' Commonwealth Games squad
Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua has unveiled a number of surprises as she named her team for the Commonwealth Games.
The Silver Ferns will be determined to be competitive in Birmingham after… Audio
Chris Darby welcomes review to bring Fullers Waiheke ferry under regulation
Auckland councillor Chris Darby has hit out at a decision by Fullers to increase fare prices.
The price of Waiheke, Rangitoto and Coromandel trips is going up 8.4 percent, with the ferry operator… Video, Audio
Defence comes out swinging in NZ First Foundation trial
The defence has come out swinging in the New Zealand First Foundation trial today - saying only Winston Peters can prove the Crown's case.
Its closing arguments brought the judge-alone trial in the… Audio
What do rising interest rates mean for banks?
Banks are filling their pockets with the increase in interest rates and the time taken to pay off a mortgage is blowing out.
A KiwiSaver fund manager says banks are doubling their margins on floating… Video, Audio
Evening business for Monday 27 June 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6308550613112 Video, Audio
GP shortage: Concern at clinic under-resourcing - Dr Bryan Betty
GP clinics opened their doors for free visits over the weekend, funded by the DHBs in Auckland and Wellington.
While it's taking some of the strain from overloaded emergency departments, it means GPs… Video, Audio
GPs, chemists expect surge for kids' free flu vaccine
GPs and pharmacists administering vaccines are expecting a surge in bookings for children to get the free flu vaccine and say it will put pressure on their struggling workforce.
From Friday, children… Audio
Rugby: Covid hits All Blacks ahead of Ireland match
A Covid outbreak has sought to sabotage the All Blacks build up to their first of the year against Ireland in Auckland on Saturday night.
Coach Ian Foster and two of his assistants John Plumtree and… Video, Audio
Luxon pledges abortion law won't change under National govt
National's leader Christopher Luxon insists all his MPs are on the same page when it comes to abortion law reform, promising a future government led by him won't make any changes.
But one of his most… Audio
Drug Detection Agency on fentanyl overdoses
Drug Detection Agency chief operating officer Glenn Dobson talks to Nick Truebridge about the prevalence and dangers of fentanyl in New Zealand.
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Drug experts urge better prevention as Fentanyl appears in NZ
The drug behind the deaths of more than 100,000 people in the US last year is now thought to be behind 12 overdoses in Wairarapa at the weekend.
The United Nations has described Fentanyl as one of… Audio
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 25 June 2022
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News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 24 June 2022
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News in Samoan for 24 June 2022
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News in Cook Islands Maori for 24 June 2022
The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio