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Blake Awards honouring extraordinary NZers
Seven extraordinary New Zealanders were celebrated at the Blake awards in Auckland last night. One of the Blake leader awardees is former rugby league player and current advocate for accessible and… Audio
New Plymouth embracing power of song as choirs hit the streets
More than 200 singers will perform at three different locations before coming together to sing as one at the Puke Ariki landing, a part of Spiegel Fest.
New Plymouth residents asked to embrace song
New Plymouth residents are being asked to embrace the power of song when seven local choirs hit the streets on Saturday for Taranaki Sings, a part of Spiegel Fest.
More than 200 singers will perform… Audio
'Overwhelming support': Auckland suburb raises solidarity flag after homophobic incidents
An Auckland suburb wants to make it clear that homophobia isn't welcome in their community.
Auckland suburb celebrates Pride by raising flags
An Auckland suburb is making it clear that homophobia isn't welcome in their community. On November 18th, 300 pride flags will be raised around Hobsonville Point for Hobby Pride, a response to recent… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Mai Chen and Alan McElroy
Wallace Chapman and panellists Mai Chen and Alan McElroy talk to a 74-year-old sixth-dan black belt about staying active later in life. Plus, our panellists tell us what's been on their minds this… Audio
What young people think of phasing out all tobacco products
Last year the government proposed to introduce a smoke-free generation, ending the sale of tobacco to anyone born after 2008. New research at the University of Otago has actually spoken to youth to… Audio
'It's a catch-22': Timaru council proposes to retain gambling policy
Timaru District Council is proposing to retain its gambling policy, which does not include any bans to new venues or machines.
'Food insecurity likely to get worse': Charity network struggling to keep up
Demand for food support has skyrocketed, but there are not enough donations to keep up, according to the New Zealand Food Network.
Motel emergency accommodation 'damaging' - Rotorua Mayor
Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell says it is very disappointing to hear the Social Development Minister say there is no end date for Rotorua motels being used as emergency housing.
"It is absolutely one of… Video, Audio
Wonderful World of Trademe with Ruby Topzand
Its TradeMe time again with TradeMe's Ruby Topzand. This week she spoke to Leonard Powell about the tale of last black can of V *allegedly*! A Christchurch mansion and a pink play house built for… Audio
Ukrainian arrivals say govt support lacking in battle to begin new lives
Ukrainians are escaping to New Zealand only to find themselves locked out of jobs and housing, and turned away from MSD offices. Audio
No deadline for phasing out motel emergency accommodation
The government cannot give a deadline for phasing out emergency motel accommodation, but the Social Development Minister told Checkpoint she would reveal the results of a review and redesign by the… Video, Audio
Big post-lockdown crowds expected during Christchurch's Cup and Show week
Bars and restaurants in Christchurch are preparing for a bumper few days as Cup and Show week gets under way.
Father support charity investigated for "gross mismanagement"
A charity that supports fathers has been investigated for "gross mismanagement".
The Kidz Need Dadz Wellington charity had dished out approximately $40,000 in cheap loans to a company owned by former… Audio
Episode 10: After Dinner Mint?
Bogus or the bomb? Our guests review the party. Video, Audio
Pigeon poo predicament for one Auckland town centre
Onehunga's town centre in Auckland is facing a pigeon poo problem.
The spread of faecal matter is getting to extreme levels and causing hygiene problems, the business association says.
It has… Video, Audio
Child missing after boat accident on Manukau Harbour
A child is missing after a boating accident in Auckland last night. The boat, carrying five passengers, capsized off Clarks Beach in the Manukau Harbour.
The principal Sandspit Road School in Waiuku… Audio
Karamea local says whale fossil hacked out of rock needs to come back home
A millions year old fossil hacked out of rock at a south island beach has been found after police searched a Granity property.
The whale fossil believed to be about 23 million years old was taken… Video, Audio
Whangārei teen campaigns for breakfast for students
A Whangārei Girls High School student is asking Parliament to help feed about 300 peers she says are turning up without any food, each day.
Ocean Bishop-Karanga believes the equity criteria used to… Audio
