Nick Truebridge
NZers flock to outdoor conservation areas under in 2020-22
There's been an unexpected up-side to the whole Covid experience, with tourists unable to visit, more New Zealanders have been taking advantage of their wonderful backyard.
DOC has released its… Video, Audio
Cancer patients urge govt to boost funding for life-saving drugs
Cancer patients want the government to step up as many struggle to fund their own treatment.
A report by the Cancer Control Agency has found 18 gold-standard cancer medicines are funded by Australia… Audio
Police shocked at 1am shop burglary involving 7-year-old
Four children have been caught by police stealing from a Hamilton mall in the dead of the night.
Police say the children - aged seven, 10, 11 and 12 were found at Chartwell shopping centre around… Video, Audio
Christchurch locals fed up with council facilities' foul stench
Fed-up Christchurch residents at their wits end fronted up to a meeting today to describe life living with the combined putrid stench from two council facilities.
Bromley residents described not… Video, Audio
NZ names big swimming team for 2022 Commonwealth Games
New Zealand has named one of the largest swimming teams ever for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
A 12-strong team, including able-bodied and para-athletes, is headlined by the experienced Dame… Audio
BNZ art collection for sale, expected to go for more than $10m
Going, going and gone to a good cause. BNZ's art collection is about to be sold, to fund a charitable foundation.
The collection includes some of our most well-known artists, like Colin McCahon, Rita… Video, Audio
Govt releases six-year plan on impact of climate change
Faced with the growing impact of climate change, the government has released a six year plan discussing the thorny issue of whether some coastal areas need to be abandoned altogether.
Preparing for… Audio
Sir Ian Taylor welcomes judgement on MIQ lottery system
The government has come out defending its MIQ programme, despite losing a High Court challenge launched by the Grounded Kiwis group, representing New Zealanders stranded overseas and unable to come… Video, Audio
Rakiura tour operators worried about visitor levy rise
Stewart Island tourism operators have told the Southland District Council a tripling of the visitor levy will scare off tourists.
The council's been hearing from submitters on the proposal to… Audio
Locals worried as strange fish wash up on Otago beaches
Weird and wonderful species are washing up on South Island beaches - worrying locals.
Visitors to Aramoana beach got a shock after finding a serpent-like Oar fish floating in the shallows.
Ray's… Video, Audio
Dunedin's George St facelift gets underway
The traffic cones are out and barriers are up as Dunedin's Retail Quarter undergoes a face lift.
The George Street revamp was prompted by the need to replace old water, wastewater and stormwater… Video, Audio
Shock, disappointment as Australia Zoo rejects elephant Burma
A team from Auckland Zoo visited Australia Zoo just three weeks ago to pave the way for the relocation of Burma only for it to pull the pin in an email on Easter Monday.
The 38-year-old elephant was… Audio
Evening business for Wednesday 27 April 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6305232850001 Video, 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
Politicians urged to get tough on ram raiders
Between 15 and 20 ram raids are said to be happening each week across the country. That's according to the Dairy and Business Owners Group - which is demanding more action.
Last night saw at least… Video, Audio
Union welcomes govt inquiry into deaths at NZ ports
On the eve of International Workers' Memorial Day the government has announced there will be an investigation into deaths at New Zealand ports.
Pressure was mounting after a man was killed at… Video, Audio
Grounded Kiwis wins High Court challenge over MIQ
'Not demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society'. Grounded Kiwis has won its High Court challenge against the Minister of Health after claiming the MIQ lottery system failed New… Video, Audio
NCEA maths questions stump more than some students
Early trials suggest some students will struggle to pass new compulsory NCEA standards in numeracy and literacy.
The new standards will be brought in for NCEA Level 1 next year.
While some teachers… Audio
Kaoss Price did not have firearm when fatally shot - police
Police have just released more information about the fatal shooting of Kaoss Price last weekend.
Price was shot dead on the road between New Plymouth and Waitara on Saturday night.
Our reporter Nick… Video, Audio
Housing supply and heritage - how is Auckland going to change?
The face of Auckland is set to change, as new government legislation is introduced to increase housing supply.
Nick Truebridge spoke to Aucklanders on the street and the city's mayoral contenders for… Audio
