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Brother denies killing his 3 year old half-brother at inquest
5:17 PM.The half brother of three year old Lachlan Jones has denied killing him, and storing his body in a freezer. Tess Brunton reports. Audio
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Unemployment figures show 31,000 people hunting for jobs
5:08 PM.Just released figures show a steady climb in the unemployment rate that's cranked up to 4.3 percent for the March quarter, up from four percent in previous three months. Kiwi Bank chief economist… Read more Audio
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100-year-old walking 100km for charity
4:47 PM.A Hawke's Bay man is striding his way to his goal of walking one hundred kilometres in his hundredth year for charity. Jimmy Ellingham reports. Audio
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Hoggard defends 'gold standard' live exports
4:46 PM.Polishing a turd is how one farmer's described the government's plan to resume live animal exports under a "gold standard" regime. Associate Agriculture Minister, Andrew Hoggard speaks to Lisa Owen Audio
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Busted Wynyard Quarter bridge hurting businesses
4:27 PM.A bridge or a knackered one at least could be sinking businesses in Auckland's viaduct. Owner of The Conservatory bar and restaurant on Auckland's water front Tricky Hartley speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Kirk Penney announced for FIBA Hall of Fame
4:23 PM.Sports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Lisa Owen about Kirk Penney's FIBA Hall of Fame induction. Audio
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View of Mt. Fuji to be blocked due to unruly tourists
4:14 PM.Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about Elon Musk snubbing India but still visiting China, Air China's massive order of planes from a state-owned manufacturer and Japanese… Read more Audio
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Auckland Uni students rally for Gaza
4:08 PM.Students protestors are gathering on Auckland University's city campus to rally against Israel's war in Gaza. Reporter Maia Ingoe speaks to Lisa Owen Audio
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Australian budget airline Bonza in trouble
5:42 PM.Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Lisa Owen about Australian airline Bonza's chaotic day of flight cancellations, stranded passengers and an uncertain future for the budget carrier. Audio
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Evening business for 30 April 2024
5:33 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Kiwi swimmers eyeing medals in Paris
5:30 PM.New Zealand swimming is on the rise with a 9 strong team named for the Paris Olympics. Sports reporter Barry Guy has the story. Audio
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Emotional scenes at 3yo's inquest
5:26 PM.The second day of the inquest into a little boy's death in Gore, has wrapped up in the Invercargill District Court. Three year old Lachlan Jones was found dead in a local oxidation pond in 2019. His… Read more Audio
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Air NZ responds to complaint after Chigago route cancellation
5:17 PM.An Air New Zealand customer spent seven hours on the phone to the airline trying to rebook a cancelled international flight. Air New Zealand general manager long haul Scott Carr spoke with Lisa Owen. Audio
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MPs in line for health pay bumps
5:13 PM.MPs are in line for a healthy pay bump this term - amidst the Coalition's cutting campaign - and the cost-of-living crisis. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch has more. Audio
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Concern as Reefton's only aged care facility closes
5:08 PM.The Reefton community is gutted after its only hospital level aged care facility has now closed for good, despite health officials giving asssurances it would re-open. Local woman Moira Lockington… Read more Audio
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Family unimpressed after Air NZ cancellation
4:45 PM.Four out of ten for customer service Air New Zealand. That's how one family's rating the national carrier after it cancelled their Chicago flight and left them in call centre limbo land, refusing to… Read more Audio
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How many dogs should you be able to walk at once?
4:33 PM.An investigation is underway and Auckland Animal Management is reviewing the number of dogs that can be walked in a pack after a woman's dog was fatally maulled at a park Lawyer Nathan Batts, who… Read more Audio
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Fatal dog maulling sparks review
4:33 PM.An investigation is underway and Auckland Animal Management is reviewing the number of dogs that can be walked in a pack after a woman's dog was fatally maulled at a park. The dog walking company… Read more Audio
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Chateau Tongariro continuing to deteriorate
4:31 PM.Chateau Tongariro is continuing to deteriorate despite taxpayers forking out millions on its upkeep. Jimmy Ellingham spoke with Lisa Owen about how bad things have become at the famous hotel. Audio
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Dan Carter has a kick about at Eden Park
4:25 PM.RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall speaks to Lisa Dan Carter kicking some goals at Eden Park today and an English footballer making a mockery of his former team. Audio
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Man with cancer wins $1.3b Powerball jackpot
4:17 PM.United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about Columbia University taking action against pro-Palestinian protesters on their campus, Kristi Noem doubling down on killing a dog and… Read more Audio
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Pay at the pump or in store to pay?
4:13 PM.Do you opt to pay at the pump, D-I-Y style.. or do you go in store to pay? Reporter Georgie Hanafin asked people which they prefer. Audio
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Save money at DIY petrol station
4:06 PM.Pumping your own petrol at an unstaffed station is best the way to save a buck ..according the Commerce Commission. Commissioner Bryan Chapple speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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200,000 sneakers seized from online shop platform
5:44 PM.Asia correspondent Diane To speaks to Lisa Owen about Labour Day in Hong Kong coming up, Antony Blinken's visit to China and a massive seizure of alleged fake sneakers from an online shopping… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 29 April 2024
5:36 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio