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Workers' rights in new Minister's sights
The new Workplace Relations and Safety minister has a busy two weeks ahead, with promises to axe Fair Pay Agreements by Christmas, and start work to reinstate 90-day trials. ACT's deputy leader Brooke… Audio
Marches against govt's smokefree legislation repeal on Weds
Marches will be held across the country on Wednesday protesting against the government's plan to repeal smokefree legislation. And more than 40,000 people have signed a petition calling for a change… Audio
Eight hour Christchurch police standoff ends with arrest
An eight hour standoff with police in the Christchurch suburb of Avonhead ended late last night with a person taken into custody. Police were at the property on Beatrice Place from Sunday afternoon… Audio
Costs, rain hit e-bike sales, but riders still love the commute
As the weather warms up and the days get longer, you might have noticed more people getting back on their bikes. A noticable trend during the pandemic was the the influx of electric bikes, or e -… Audio
NZ students report more negative behaviour in classrooms than OECD counterparts
New Zealand students may be some of the worst-behaved in the world. Or they might just have less tolerance for disruption in the classroom, a new survey has found.
Sliding backwards on human rights
A 75 year old UN declaration still holds sway over New Zealand's legislation and conduct. But the Human Rights Commission sees threats around the corner. Audio
Another march if new government lets Ngāpuhi down?
Dame Whina Cooper's daughter says her mum would have urged Ngāpuhi to never give up the struggle for justice.
Rebuild Catholic cathedral on same site - Christchurch bishop
The Category-1 listed heritage building was demolished in 2020 after devastating quakes in 2010 and 2011.
Baby found in impounded car at Waikato street-racing event
Police found a baby in a vehicle at a street racer event in the Waikato where more than 200 infringement notices were issued, they said.
Democrats, Biden campaign condemn blocking of emergency abortion for Texas woman
Top Democratic leaders and advocacy groups in the US have condemned the Texas Supreme Court's decision to temporarily block a pregnant woman from obtaining an emergency abortion.
Australia to triple fees on foreign purchasers of existing homes
The decision has been made as part of measures aimed at increasing the supply of affordable housing as supply continues to outstrip demand.
NZ's reputation 'now pretty tarnished' amongst scientists - tobacco researcher
A public health academic says New Zealand's rowback on smokefree legislation is "very embarrassing" and has tarnished our reputation.
Driver of vehicle linked to fatal Auckland hit-and-run found
Police say they are still looking for others who might have information about the Friday morning accident.
One arrested, one wounded in the face in Auckland park fight
A 50-year-old man has been arrested and charged with wounding with intent.
Macron accused of betraying French Republic after participation in Jewish ceremony
The French President participated in the lighting of a Hanukkah candle inside his official residence, leading to denouncement by both left and right politicians.
Mediawatch for 10 December 2023
Parliamentary pomp and ceremony - but no honeymoon; 'From Paper to Platform'- media's online dependence; Todd Niall - local matters really matter Audio
Todd Niall - local matters really matter
‘Look ahead, not back’ - the last words of Todd Niall after 46 years in daily journalism. The last of these were spent reporting the complicated and highly-contested issues afflicting Auckland and its… Audio
Informant in Blackmoore cold case not paid full reward
Angela Blackmoore was nine weeks pregnant when she was bludgeoned and stabbed in Christchurch home in 1995.
Michelle Wong: Under the skin of the beauty industry
Fewer wrinkles, a fresher complexion and younger skin are sought by many, but what’s behind beauty industry hype? Dr Michelle Wong is a science communicator who runs the popular Lab Muffin Beauty… Audio
Hawke's Bay on-demand bus service trial in Hastings swamps council staff
An on-demand bus service trial in Hastings has put a "significant load" on the regional council's call centre, and is double the cost of a regular fixed-route bus.
