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Lachie Jones pathologist admits autopsy 'fell short'
5:32 PM.The pathologist who determined Gore boy Lachlan Jones died from drowning says a forensic expert should've done the autopsy. Reporter Tess Brunton speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Evening business for 13 May 2024
5:24 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Aimee Fisher beats Dame Lisa Carrington in K1 500m
5:20 PM.New Zealand paddler Aimee Fisher has achieved a rare feat at the Canoe Sprint World Cup in Hungary. Fisher came from behind in the K1 500 metre race to defeat team mate Dame Lisa Carrington and take… Read more Audio
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Deputy mayor says AT should consult over parking
5:16 PM.Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson says it would be fair for Auckland Transport to go back and consult over its parking changes. She speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Two young men killed in Auckland house fire
5:13 PM.Two people died and a third was left with serious injuries in a ferocious house fire in south Auckland. Melanie Earley reports. Audio
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Air Vanuatu: RSE workers in danger of overstaying
5:07 PM.The collapse of Air Vanuatu means hundreds of seasonal workers from the islands are stuck in New Zealand with work visas about to expire..potentially making them over stayers. Cromwell vineyard Grape… Read more Audio
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Kiwi Kare sending old Australian ambulances to Ukraine
4:45 PM.Humanitarian and former New Zealand Army Colonel, Tenby Powell speaks to Lisa Owen about Kiwi Kare shipping 16 old Australian ambulances to war torn Ukraine Audio
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How much do you pay for parking?
4:44 PM.Visual journalist Marika Khabazi walked the streets of downtown Auckland to find out how much people are already forking out for a carpark. Audio
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Motorists seeing red over Auckland parking changes
4:41 PM.Auckland Transport says new parking fees are necessary because it needs to find 73 million dollars for the upcoming year. Finn Blackwell reports Audio
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All Blacks captain Sam Cane announces retirement
4:29 PM.All Blacks captain Sam Cane this afternoon announced his impending retirement from international rugby nearly 12 years after making his debut. Cane will be eligible for selection this year - if new… Read more Audio
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Double meaning of digital language
4:23 PM.Barrister Barbara Buckett speaks to Lisa Owen about the dangers of emojis and the double meaning of digital language Audio
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Israeli tanks move into northern Gaza
4:15 PM.Middle East correspondent Camille Nedelec speaks to Lisa Owen about the latest information on the conflict across northern and southern of the Gaza. Audio
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Mechanic says parking changes will sink his business
4:07 PM.Mechanic and business owner Craig Draper Fredco Motors speaks to Lisa Owen about what effect the Auckland parking charges will have on his business. Audio
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Union celebrates TVNZ employment finding
5:53 PM.The Employment Relations Authority has ruled that TVNZ breached its collective employment agreement when it axed a number of programmes. E Tu negotiator Michael Wood spoke with Lisa Owen. Audio
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Government sets ambitious Defence target
5:49 PM.Judith Collins has set an ambitious target of seven percent for Defence Force attrition, and she's hoping a pay boost and new gear will help. RNZ political editor Jo Moir reports. Audio
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China behind the US in chip war
5:44 PM.Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about a public relations boss at a big Chinese tech company facing backlash for comments targeted at employees. Audio
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New Lord of the Rings movies incoming
5:38 PM.News of two new Lord of the Rings movies has sent a ripple of excitement through the home of middle earth in Wellington. Bill Hickman reports. Audio
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Evening business for 10 May 2024
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Brrrr how did you manage the big chill?
5:32 PM.As temperatures plummeted around the country, visual journalist Marika Khabazi spoke to people about what they did to stop the chill setting in. Audio
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Phoenix claiming underdogs tag
5:28 PM.Despite finishing second on the A-League table the Wellington Phoenix believe they are the underdogs going into the semi-final series against Melbourne Victory. Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to… Read more Audio
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Security Association wants legal powers for guards
5:17 PM.Security Association CEO Gary Morrison speaks to Lisa Owen about why he wants to see security guards given legal powers to detain alleged offenders. Audio
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Otahuhu businesses battling bad behaviour
5:13 PM.Members of an Auckland business association says they're spending almost 200-thousand-dollars a year to fight back against drunk and disorderly behaviour in the town centre. Finn Blackwell reports. Audio
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Air Vanuatu passengers stranded by liquidation
5:07 PM.Kiwi Stu McEwen who lives in Vanuatu and runs an AirBnB speaks to Lisa Owen about the national carrier's liquidation. Audio
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Pet food factory pumping life into Taumarunui's economy
4:48 PM.For decades manufacturers have been deserting smalls towns, sucking out the lifeblood as they depart. But Taumarunui is bucking this trend thanks to a pet food factory that's started full-time… Read more Audio
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Akl Council pointing out flood risks for home owners
4:43 PM.Auckland council is urging flood affected home owners to do their bit to future proof the city against further flooding. Louise Ternouth reports. Audio