New Zealand
Dunedin council mulls workers village for hospital construction
Plans for a purpose built beach side workers village in Dunedin for out of town tradies is being considered by the council.
It's expected construction of the new Dunedin hospital will bring an influx… Video, Audio
Netball: Silver Ferns ready to face Jamaica in NZ series
The Silver Ferns squad to face Jamaica in a three-test home series has been named.
Captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio is back after 18 months out after giving birth to her second child. She's been restored… Video, Audio
Delays fixing Northland roads will cost lives, locals say
Northlanders say slow progress on their region's broken roads is going to cost lives - and keep a chokehold on the region's economy. Video, Audio
Northland businesses disappointed in govt over admin error behind women's travel
Northland Chamber of Commerce president Tim Robinson says local business are angry and feel deceived by the government. He talks to Lisa Owen. Video, Audio
Police confirm admin error behind women's travel causing Northland lockdown
Mongrel Mob member Harry Tam wants an apology after being wrongly implicated in the Northland Covid-19 lockdown.
A police investigation has found the Covid-infected women who triggered the October… Audio
Fun for some, frustration for others as snow blankets Dunedin
A short, sharp wintry blast has brought snow to the south - turning Dunedin's roads into ice rinks, causing disruption to schools and giving farmers a headache.
But for some it was a chance for… Video, Audio
Sexual offending prevalent at Gloriavale, court hears
A court has heard Gloriavale founder Hopeful Christian told a father who had just buried his daughter that he could take comfort from the fact she wouldn't be molested.
Clem Ready says sexual… Audio
Police mistake human body in burnt-out car for a sheep
In Havelock North, police have mistaken human remains in a burnt out car, for those of a sheep.
The car was sitting by a popular walking site and many people would've passed by without knowing a body… Audio
Evening business for 6 Sept 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6311924406112 Video, Audio
Cost of retirement rising beyond what pension can cover
It seems the golden years are increasingly gold plated, with a new report suggesting a couple retiring in a NZ city needs about $750,000 in the bank if they want more than a no frills existence.
The… Video, Audio
Govt pledges $30m to make walking, riding safer around NZ
The government has announced $30 million of new funding that's to be spent on measures to make streets more people-friendly.
The money will be split across 13 councils and is intended for walking and… Video, Audio
Tennis: Nadal out of US Open in shock fourth round loss
22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has been ousted from the US tennis Open after a shock fourth round loss to American Frances Tiafoe.
It was Nadal's first loss at a grand slam this year. The… Video, Audio
Far North locals feeling effects of Mangamuka SH1 closure
Settlements in the Far North are feeling the pinch with the continued closure of State Highway 1.
The road south of Kaitaia has been severely damaged and could be closed for months.
More wild… Video, Audio
Police Minister on plan to curb engage youth away from crime
"The goal here is to get these kids engaged in something constructive," Police Minister Chris Hipkins tells Lisa Owen, discussing the government's plan to curb youth crime.
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Govt unveils 'better pathways' plan to curb youth crime
Youth crime in Auckland has been rising in recent years, bucking the national trend. Ram raids and smash and grabs have been happening seemingly every night across the city, leaving a trail of… Video, Audio
Ocean rescue for sailors on damaged yacht underway
A rescue mission is underway to save a pair of sailors in the Tasman Sea after their vessel encountered severe weather, was taking on water and had sustained damaged to its steering.
Health Minister awaits advice on reducing meth harm report
The Health Minister will get official advice on a bunch of new recommendations for reducing methamphetamine harm before deciding whether to adopt any of them.
A report released by the Helen Clark and… Video, Audio
Winter's stormy conditions exhausting largest seabirds
Some of our largest seabirds are sick and tired of this winter's foul stormy conditions. Massey University's wildbase hospital has treated more than half a dozen of the birds including an albatross… Video, Audio
Retirement village sector signals change but critics sceptical
The retirement village sector is signaling it will change the way it operates after coming under pressure from residents and consumer groups.
A raft of voluntary reforms are being put to Retirement… Audio
Culture of bullying, mockery at Gloriavale, court hears
A court has heard there was an ingrained culture of bullying and mocking at Gloriavale, where powerful and controlling leaders punished women.
Former member Virginia Courage told the Employment Court… Audio
