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Te Whatu Ora target to save a 105 million by July
5:48 PM.In breaking news, the country's public hospitals have been given a target to save a total of 105 million dollars by July. Te Whatu Ora released this figure to RNZ this afternoon after a series of… Read more Audio
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Extreme temperatures hit parts of Asia
5:44 PM.Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about the US Secretary of State's visit to China, North Korea strengthening ties with Iran and extreme temperatures hitting parts of Asia. Audio
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Evening business for 26 April 2024
5:31 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Mea Motu fired up ahead of next boxing outing
5:29 PM.The Night-Mea is back for what may possibly be her last boxing bout in Aotearoa. Mea Motu will step into the ring tonight at ABA Stadium in Auckland tonight where she has gone up two weight classes… Read more Audio
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Independent supermarket to open in Hamilton
5:25 PM.A supermarket free Hamilton suburb is days away from getting a new independent grocery store after it was abandoned by Countdown last August because of growing retail crime and building issues… Read more Audio
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Fisherman with infected wound waits 7 hours in A&E
5:08 PM.A southland fisherman, with an infected weeping open wound on his wrist gave up waiting for medical help after seven hours in Southland Hospital's Accident and Emergency department. Audio
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Fast track legislation could taint New Zealand's reputation
4:47 PM.Transparency International says fast track legislation that would give three ministers the power to greenlight significant infrastructure and development projects could taint New Zealand's reputation… Read more Audio
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Indoor stadium to finally open in Kaikohe
4:40 PM.It's been a dream in Kaikohe for decades - an indoor stadium where kids can play sports all year round, and where future stars can get a start without having to travel to Auckland or Whangarei. Peter… Read more Audio
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Big weekend ahead for the Wellington Phoenix
4:29 PM.RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall previews the Crusaders' Friday night match and the big weekend for the Wellington Phoenix. He speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Staffing shortages force clinics to close doors reduce hours
4:26 PM.Health professionals are painting a bleak picture of the level of workforce shortages in the sector. Nick James reports. Audio
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Ontario to ditch sick notes for time off work
4:18 PM.Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about a Canadian family demanding answers after a family member died on holiday in Cuba with the wrong body being shipped home and the mayor… Read more Audio
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South Island churches face rising insurance premiums
4:07 PM.Catholic churches in Otago and Southland are ditching traditional insurance policies because there's nothing heavenly about sky rocketing premiums. Father Gerard Ansley speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Businesses call for changes to Anzac trading restrictions
5:49 PM.Auckland businesses say they will lose out on thousands of dollars in business due to Anzac trading restrictions, and others say the staff costs are too high to justify opening on the public holiday… Read more Audio
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Opera about notorious South African criminal trial debuts
5:44 PM.Let's get to South Africa now and we're joined by our correspondent Elna Schutz Audio
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Disability support network's hopes for new minister
5:36 PM.Advocates for New Zealanders with disabilities are welcoming Louise Upston taking over from Ms Simmonds as the new Minister for Disability Issues. Chief executive of the New Zealand Disability Support… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 24 April 2024
5:31 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Crusaders remain bottom of the Super Rugby table
5:27 PM.The pressure continues to mount on the struggling Crusaders who are sitting last on the Super Rugby Pacific points table but coach Rob Penney refuses to be rattled. The franchise's ceo has refused to… Read more Audio
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Neighbours 'threatened and harassed' by lodge residents
5:22 PM.Neighbours of a Parnell lodge that burnt down say the residents living there threatened and harassed them, and they've had no action from police or the government. Jordan Dunn reports. Audio
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PM demotes two ministers, dropping Lee from cabinet
5:08 PM.The Prime Minister has demoted two of his ministers, saying the complex challenges in their portfolios had become too much for them to handle. Political reporter Katie Scotcher reports. Political… Read more Audio
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Dengue fever cases rising in Samoa
4:50 PM.As dengue cases in Samoa continue to rise, the Ministry of Health there is urging locals and tourists to be vigilant and take precautions. RNZ Pacific's Tiana Haxton reports Audio
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Canterbury health services told to make savings
4:42 PM.Leaked documents show canterbury health services are expected to save more than thirteen million dollars by the middle of the year. Canterbury University's Dr Michael Gousmett speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Veterans still waiting on support say they feel forgotten
4:34 PM.On Anzac Day, thousands of New Zealanders will recite the words 'we will remember them' but some of the country's contemporary veterans feel they've been forgotten about, as they navigate long waiting… Read more Audio
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Olympics: NZ canoe sprint team selected
4:24 PM.A record six women have been selected to represent New Zealand in canoe sprint at the Paris Olympics. The athletes will compete across the K1, K2 and K4 events at the Games, with New Zealand's most… Read more Audio
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Suspicions of Chinese sleeper cells in the Philippines
4:17 PM.Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about India's election, and suspected Chinese sleeper cells in the Philippines . Audio
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Regional tourism groups face funding crunch
4:06 PM.As councils around the country slash costs many are looking to can or cut funding to their own tourism agencies; a move an industry insider says could kill businesses and turn parts of Aotearoa into a… Read more Audio