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Evening business for September 21 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6337535104112 Video, Audio
Disgraced NZ runner Zane Robertson arrested in Kenya, with AK47
Disgraced New Zealand long-distance runner Zane Robertson has been arrested in Kenya. According to local media Robertson was found in possession of an unlicensed firearm at his home on the outskirts… Video, Audio
Report finds Oranga Tamariki hired gang associates due to poor vetting proccess
Yet another report into Oranga Tamariki has revealed a litany of problems including allegations of bullying, harassment, sexual and physical assault. The rapid review of Oranga Tamariki's secure youth… Video, Audio
Gore in state of emergency after relentless rain, surface flood
The Gore District is under a state of emergency. Heavy relentless rain set in early this morning and hasnt stopped causing surface flooding. The Gore and Mataura storm and waste water systems have… Video, Audio
Sneeze season could be worse in 2023 thanks to El Niño
The hay fever season is approaching and experts say it could be worse than usual. El Niño is expected to kick pollen production into overdrive. Felix Walton has more. Audio
Postal companies can't ferret out missing pet remains
An Australian woman who sent her pet ferrets' ashes to New Zealand to have them made into jewellery is now offering a reward for their safe return. Both the memorial ring and the remaining ashes were… Video, Audio
Kim Hill to sign off from Saturday Mornings
One of the sharpest minds and tongues in the broadcast business is signing off from her flagship show. RNZ's Kim Hill has announced she's stepping down from her Saturday Morning show after more than… Audio
Evening business for 15 September 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6337185664112 Video, Audio
Warriors hope to fill two stadiums in bid to keep finals dream
Tomorrow, the Warriors will run onto Mount Smart stadium in their first finals match on home soil in 15 years. They'll take on the Newcastle Knights in a bid to keep their dream alive. As Delphine… Video, Audio
What's on the menu for a $75pp brekky?
What do you think a decent breakfast costs - a couple of wheeties...chug of milk ..if you're lucky a few canned peaches on top. Or maybe you're going high end ..so an omelette with all the trimmings… Video, Audio
National's visa plan makes tax tangle trickier
The National Party is promising to roll out the red carpet for top tech talent, if elected, with new visas for the highly-skilled and highly-paid, as well as recent graduates from elite universities… Audio
Banks promise scam busting effort
Retail banks are joining forces to fight fraudsters with a raft of news measures including a joint scam busting centre. Cyber watchdog CERT estimates financial scams cost Kiwis 20 million dollars in… Video, Audio
Rest home closes suddenly, leaving families scrambling
The sudden closure of an aged care unit in a Hawke's Bay retirement village has left the families of more than 20 residents scrambling to find alternative care. Havelock North's Mary Doyle Rest Home… Audio
Evening business for 14 September 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6337123620112 Video, Audio
Questions persist over National's funding of its tax plan
It's been whitebait patties and snacks galore for the National and Labour leaders on the campaign trail today, but questions persist over the opposition party's plan to fund its tax cuts. National's… Audio
Calf tear for Warriors star Shaun Johnson leaving fans worried
A calf tear for star Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson is leaving supporters sweating ahead of the club's biggest home NRL game in 15 years. Johnson sat out last weekend's loss to the Penrith Panthers… Video, Audio
NZDF investigating alleged animal abuse at Burnham Military Camp
A Burnham soldier is under investigation for alleged animal abuse including dumping a mistreated dog in a rubbish bin. The defence force has confirmed two dogs have been surrendered to the SPCA after… Video, Audio
'Third world capital': Parts of Wellington without water for hours
A third world capital, that's the verdict from the restaurant association. Large chunks of Wellington's CBD were without water for hours today meaning no flushing toilets, workers sent home and… Video, Audio
'Art' or 'desecration'? Mystery carved skull turns heads in South Taranaki
Mystery surrounds the appearance of a stylised skull carved into the sandstone cliffs at Waipipi Beach near Waverley in South Taranaki. The creation is reminiscent of Rolling Stones guitarist Keith… Audio
Details revealed for controversial Tarras airport
There could be a decision on whether or not a proposed airport in Central Otago goes ahead within the next year. Christchurch Airport today unveiled details, including its preferred runway alignment… Audio
