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Seasonal workers left in limbo after Air Vanuatu shuts
Seasonal workers here and in Vanuatu have been left in limbo with Air Vanuatu grounding all flights. Immigration NZ national manager Pacific Loua Ward spoek to Corin Dann. Audio
Hundreds to miss out on speaking to MPs over Fast-Track bill
Hundreds of people will miss out on speaking to MPs about the government's fast-track legislation because the select committee doesn't have the time to fit them in. Here's our political reporter Giles… Audio
Waitangi Tribunal can summon ministers after ruling
The Court of Appeal overturned a High Court order on Monday, which blocked the Tribunal from calling Children's Minister Karen Chhour to give evidence in the urgent inquiry about repealing section 7AA… Audio
Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen takes stand at trial
Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen is testifying on what his role was in what prosecutors say was a cover up of payments to hide an affair with the adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Correspondent… Audio
Consultants set to take over roles at Ministry of Education
Staff say the Education Ministry is already preparing consultants to do the work of the very people it is laying off. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Structured literacy could aid Māori students in mainstream schools - teacher
The government's move to introduce structured literacy has the potential to lift reading and writing levels among Māori students in mainstream schools, says an English teacher who is Māori.
Large police presence prevented 'chaos' at gang funeral
Auckland councillor Alf Filipaina says the large police presence at the funeral of the Ponsonby shooter was crucial to prevent chaos. Filipaina spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Teacher believes structured literacy will lift Māori achievement
An English teacher who is Maori believes the government's move to introduce structured literacy has the potential to lift reading and writing levels among Maori students in mainstream schools… Audio
Nicola Willis on social investment, gang policy
Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks social investment and Government's policy on gangs Audio
Auckland city centre residents welcome overnight parking fees
Auckland city centre residents group spokesman Adam Parkinson says a turnover of cars is good for local business Audio
Nelson residents support council buying out flood-affected properties
The majority of residents who made submissions to the council's long-term plan support it buying out private properties affected by the August 2022 storm.
Parking charges 'poorly executed' - deputy mayor
Auckland Transport should go back and consult with affected parties over its new overnight on-street parking changes, deputy mayor Desley Simpson says. Audio
'Frantically busy' junior doctor on duty when elderly patient died
The doctor said he was the only one on duty for "more than 50" patients the night an elderly man died, in a case criticised by the Health and Disability Commission.
Five arrested after $2m worth of cigarettes smuggled into country
More than one million illicit cigarettes, cash, guns and ammunitions have been seized as part of Operation Montreal.
Man involved in gruesome 2006 murder back behind bars after drug use
Ashley Arnopp and Andre Gilling beat Stanley Waipouri to death in a probable homophobic attack on 23 December 2006.
Nurse sexually assaulted patient in hospital
The health watchdog found Health NZ also only issued an apology years later.
Man charged with murder over 2019 death
Police say the investigation team has worked hard to get to this point and provide answers for Kawana's family.
The Panel with Kathryn Graham & Simon Wilson (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Kathryn Graham and Simon Wilson ask where have all the Swiss Army Knives gone. They also discuss paying for scans during pregnancy and the… Audio
Theft of dead sperm whale jawbone from Southland beach upsets iwi
Whale bone is a taonga and it was taken before appropriate protocols and tikanga had been observed, DOC says.
The Panel with Kathryn Graham & Simon Wilson (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Kathryn Graham and Simon Wilson discuss the removal of free evening and weekend parking in the Auckland CBD, and the impact of the solar storm on… Audio