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TVNZ news boss resigns as Santamaria report released
TVNZ has released its long-awaited report into the hiring of Breakfast presenter Kamahl Santamaria, and its head of news and current affairs Paul Yurisich has resigned.
The former Al Jazeera… Video, Audio
More support urged for many struggling to keep warm in winter
New Zealand is known for its cold homes, and as winter bites, calls are growing for more support for those who can't keep warm.
Charities say more and more people are struggling to pay their power… Audio
$190m of KiwiSaver funds invested in weapons, figures show
Figures from Mindful Money show $190 million of KiwiSaver funds are invested in companies involved in the manufacture of weapons like firearms, missiles and ammunition.
That's despite over 80 percent… Audio
On demand public transport service on trial in Auckland suburbs
Who needs Uber when public transport will pick you up pretty much right outside your place? In Auckland, a trial is underway where travellers can order an electric van or car to pick you up and take… Video, Audio
MIQ transport cost near $10m after facilities 'no longer justified'
Checkpoint can reveal it cost $9.1 million to transport returning New Zealanders to MIQ facilities after health officials deemed it "no longer justified".
MIQ was maintained for three months despite… Audio
Big Budget boost for Pharmac, but advocates call for more
Pharmac's been given its biggest ever Budget allowance - $191 million - but it falls well short of what patient advocates wanted.
The drug buying agency would've needed around $400 million to clear… Audio
Children eligible but less than a quarter fully vaccinated for Covid
It's been four months since children aged between 5-11 year olds became eligible for Covid vaccinations but latest data shows less than a quarter have received both jabs.
And with that age group… Audio
Charities inundated with people struggling to pay power bills
Just over a month since the government scrapped low-use power plans, charities say they're being inundated with people struggling to power their electricity bills.
The change means 60 percent of… Audio
CostCo launches in Auckland with discounted petrol
In what many New Zealanders hope will be a strong challenge to the supermarket duopoly, American giant discount retailer Costco has begun trading in Auckland today.
With construction of its store… Video, Audio
Expect more high prices - fruit and vege growers warn
Just when we thought it couldn't get any higher, fruit and vegetable growers say they may be forced to let crops rot as record inflation takes hold.
Tomatoes, broccoli and lettuces have already… Video, Audio
Computer Recycling unveils new machine to deal with NZ's huge e-waste problem
A new state-of-the-art machine that sorts and shreds electronic waste has officially started operation in Auckland. Video, Audio
Australia Zoo suddenly scraps plans to take Auckland's elephant Burma
Australia Zoo has made a last-minute decision to pull the pin on plans to take Burma the elephant from Auckland Zoo.
The 38-year-old was due to live out her twilight years at the zoo across the ditch… Video, Audio
Long Covid: Sufferers warn of virus' long-term impacts
Long Covid sufferers and researchers are calling for urgent support and warning employers to start planning for the possibility that the virus could impact their workforce in ways they have not… Audio
Auckland Zoo's last elephant Burma prepares to leave for Aus
It's the end of an era. Auckland Zoo is saying goodbye to their last beloved elephant in a few weeks.
Anjalee has already crossed the ditch to her new home at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, and Burma… Video, Audio
Calls for public transport discount to be extended, minister says govt will consider options
The Transport Minister has hinted that the government could extend the three month discount on public transport tickets.
The half price fares on public transport last until the end of June. Today was… Video, Audio
Government urged to provide better clothing recycling options
There are growing calls for the government to introduce viable ways people can recycle clothing in order to tackle the country's growing waste crisis.
A rubbish truck emblazoned with a message to put… Audio
Streets may be safer as speed cut to 30km/h near schools
Auckland streets may be about to get a bit safer, with plans for lower speed limits on more than 1600 roads across the city.
Nearly a thousand of them are around 82 schools in the city.
It's a move… Video, Audio
GPs, pharmacists brace for huge demand for RATs in Phase 3
GPs and pharmacists are bracing for huge demand for RAT tests as the country prepares to go into phase three.
But they say it'll be impossible to meet it. The Government's announced a move to phase… Video, Audio
Omicron: Auckland restaurants, cafes close as staff isolate
Auckland cafes and restaurants are having to shut up shop as Omicron reaches staff and rising cases keep customers at home.
This comes after the government announced a new Covid-19 support payment… Video, Audio
Covid-19: Advertising watchdog investigating antivax billboard
The advertising watchdog is looking into a billboard using the image of a Dunedin man who died after getting a Covid vaccine.
The anti-vax group Voices for Freedom has paid for the billboard… Audio