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NZ born tabloid journalist denies cash for sex images scheme
New Zealand-born British tabloid journalist and broadcaster, Dan Wootton, is denying any wrongdoing after allegations of a cash for sex images scheme. He says he's the target of a smear campaign by a… Audio
Evening business for 19 July 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6331428892112 Video, Audio
FIFA president's last ditch attempt to boost World Cup ticket sales
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has made a last ditch attempt to boost ticket sales ahead of the women's world cup opener in Auckland tomorrow. FIFA says ticket sales have met expectations but have… Video, Audio
Red stickered resident reacts to government accommodation payments
Muriwai resident Caroline Bellbooth has been in temporary accomodation since her home was red stickered following this year's extreme weather events. There's a slip at the back of her property , which… Video, Audio
Weather battered homeowners to get weekly payments from government
Displaced homeowners affected by this year's weather events will receive weekly payments, to help with temporary housing, while the future of their flood-damaged homes is still uncertain. Auckland… Audio
Women's harrowing quest to have children she ended up killing
A high court has heard of the harrowing quest Lauren Dickason and her husband went through to have the children she ended up killing. Graham Dickason faced cross examination by his wife's legal team… Audio
US football fans flock to NZ to get amongst FIFA World Cup fever
They're the hot favourites to take out the Women's World Cup, and US fans are making their way, in big numbers here to support their team. The team will be based in Auckland, and its fans are flocking… Audio
Chunk of junk washes up on Aussie beach, prompts speculation on origin
A chunk of junk that's quite literally appeared out of the blue, on a western Australia beach is causing some head scratching. Speculation is rife about what the giant golden cylindrical object on… Video, Audio
Dangerous dune hoons driving Northland beach goers away, say locals
Dune hoons are allegedly driving other beach goers off the Poutu Peninsula on the Kairapa habour, due to high speed and dangerous maneuvers. Locals and regular visitors say four wheel drivers and off… Video, Audio
Labour regroups in capital following bruising poll
Labour's caucus regrouped in the capital today following the release of another bruising poll. With MPs Michael Wood and Kiri Allan returning from leave, the party was hoping to re-focus on the… Audio
Evening business for 18 June 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6331375791112 Video, Audio
Supermarket chain promises price shake up, but is light on details
One of the country's largest supermarket chains is promising a price shake up as part of a major rebrand, but it's light on details. Countdown stores are relaunching as Woolworths by early 2024 as… Video, Audio
World Cup set to be major moment in Football ferns' careers
It's just two sleeps to go until the world's biggest women's sporting event kicks off right here in Auckland. The tournament is set to be a major moment in the careers of the Football Ferns. Sports… Video, Audio
New north Auckland motorway may be at risk of slips just weeks after opening
The multi million dollar Puhoi to Warkworth motorway could be at risk from a landslide just weeks after opening amid much fanfare. And it's been revealed the Transport Agency knew there was a problem… Video, Audio
Victoria pulls out of hosting Commonwealth Games over cost blowout
The Australian state of Victoria has pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commomnwealth Games, blaming billion dollar cost blow outs. The games were initially budgeted to cost $2.6 billion, but that's sky… Video, Audio
'It's too late': Father of kids killed by mother recounts fateful night
The father of three daughters killed by their mother at their Timaru home has told the court via audio visual link that his children preferred him and his wife was not a nurturing mother. Speaking… Audio
Three nights until biggest sporting event in NZ history kicks off
There are just three sleeps to go until the biggest sporting event in New Zealand's history kicks off in Auckland ... Yes the Football Ferns will get the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup underway when they… Video, Audio
Pothole pain felt across country, National reveals makeover plan
Pothole pain is being felt up and down the country with the problem being particularly bad in Northland. The AA says some residents are choosing not to see family or are taking expensive flights out… Audio
Ban on red-light-running Te Huia train 'unjustified' says rail union
The rail union is calling the ban slapped on Te Huia an "unjustified reaction". The Hamilton to Auckland train service has been banned from the Auckland metro area, because of two incidents of running… Video, Audio
Motorcyclists found safe after they were lost in bush overnight
Two motorcyclists who spent the night lost in an Upper Hutt forest are warning others to always be prepared and tell others when heading off-road. The two men in their early sixties, Jim Moore and… Video, Audio