Sharon Brettkelly
Early Business News for 7 November 2016
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Morning Markets for 4 November 2016
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
PM says crime rates down, but increase in some types of crime
The Prime Minister says overall crime rates are continuing to drop, but acknowledges there has been an increase in certain types of crime. Audio
Iceland's Independence Party survives challenge by Pirate Party
Iceland's centre-right Independence Party has defied expectations to come out on top in general elections, surviving a strong challenge from the anti-establishment Pirate Party. Video, Audio
October 28 date set for commemoration of NZ Wars
A national day to commemorate the New Zealand wars has been announced for October 28th - the same date the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1835. Audio
FBI gets warrant for more Hillary Clinton emails
The FBI has reportedly obtained a warrant to search thousands of emails belonging to top Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin. Audio
Change to Sth Auckland's public transport unprecedented
Some South Auckland commuters have aired frustration at changes to their bus system - which is being dubbed the biggest ever change to the country's public transport system. Audio
Rayonier says it's gutted at fatal helicopter crash
The company, Rayonier, that contracted a helicopter to do survey work says it's gutted at the news the Robinson R44 has crashed, killing two people. Audio
Terminally ill fraudster's partner pleads with parole board
The partner of a convicted fraudster given just months to live is pleading to the parole board not to return her to prison. Video, Audio
John Key says Oz law change won't mean NZ offer will be taken
The Prime Minister is not expecting law changes in Australia to increase the likelihood of New Zealand's offer to accept asylum seekers being taken up. Audio
First scheduled arrival of the Airbus A380 at Chch airport
About 1000 aviation enthusiasts in Christchurch turned out to watch an A380 Airbus touch down from Dubai. The aircraft is 24 metres high, over 70 metres long, and can sit 615 passengers. Audio
Cone mobile hits the streets of Christchurch
The orange road cone has become a symbol of Christchurch since the earthquakes. Now two men and a trailer have the job of retrieving the hundreds of cones that have gone missing over the past six… Video, Audio
Stockton mine sale welcomed as new start needed for Westport
The sale of Solid Energy's Stockton mine in Westport is being hailed by the region's leaders as a new start carrying the hope of new jobs. Video, Audio
Widow of power pole worker - company takes nothing from death
The widow of a man who died when the power pole he was working on fell over says she is shocked the company has not fixed all the dangerous power poles like the one her husband died working on. Video, Audio
Italian seismologists warn quakes could go on for weeks
Thousands of people are spending the night in cars, tents and temporary accommodation following yesterday's 6.6 magnitude earthquake along Italy's central Apennine fault system. Audio
Two die in Robinson helicopter crash in Northland
Two people have died in a Robinson helicopter crash in Northland, just days after the Transport Accident Investigation Commission added the Robinson helicopter to its official watchlist - the highest… Audio
Vanguard International launches new ethical Kiwisaver fund
International funds management giant Vanguard has responded to an RNZ News investigation by launching a new ethical KiwiSaver fund. Audio
Bold plan to fix Auckland's housing crisis
Leonie Freeman wants to set up a new non-profit organisation that unites every part of the housing sector for the first time to build 125,000 homes in Auckland in eight years. Audio
Wealthy investors are searching for social housing projects
Wealthy investors are searching for social housing projects to take part in. Audio
Police crack down on euthanasia supporters
An elderly Nelson woman was stunned police had a search warrant to seize her helium balloon kit, which she says she bought years ago to end her life should she need to. Audio
