New Zealand
'All options' considered for cuts to fix Auckland budget hole - Deputy Mayor
Auckland Council has indentifed a monster money pit in the shape of a $270 million budget shortfall for next year, leading to speculation a 12 percent rates bump could be on the horizon.
It blames… Video, Audio
The story behind Wellington's tiny hidden dragons
Tiny clay dragons have been spotted around the capital for those with a keen eye and a mind for geography.
But how do they get there? Visual journalist Samuel Rillstone went to find out.
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Frustration at flight delays, cancellations at Auckland Airport
Frustrated travellers have had flights delayed or cancelled at Auckland Airport, with some missing out completely on getting where they want to be.
Our reporter Jonty Dine headed to the airport to… Audio
Air NZ unveils ambitious emissions-free flying plans for 2030
Air New Zealand has released ambitious plans for emissions free flying on all their smallest regional flights by 2030.
The project will cost hundreds of millions of dollars with aims for the first… Video, Audio
Kāpiti community rallies to get motorbikes off dunes
Kāpiti Coast District Council is trying to get the community involved in a battle to get motorbikes off its dunes.
The council has launched a new signage campaign to educate people about people about… Video, Audio
Marlborough locals fear for future of Kenepuru road
Residents in the Marlborough Sounds are worried about when they're going to get reconnected by road, if at all.
Some roads got knocked out in the severe weather in August and locals have taken their… Audio
Police concerned as thieves steal potentially fatal vet drugs
Theives have stolen vet drugs that could potentially kill a person just by getting it on their skin.
Pentobarbitone is used to euthanise animals and police fear the people who've pinched it from a… Video, Audio
Auckland mum frustrated over school's stance on boys' earrings
An Auckland mum fighting what she believes is a "sexist" school uniform policy around earings is frustrated by the slow pace of change.
That's despite guidelines from the Human Rights Commission… Video, Audio
Evening business for Friday 4 November 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6314911344112 Video, Audio
Pharmac urged to extend funding beyond cancer treatment
Calls are growing for the government drug buying agency to extend its blanket funding of children's medications beyond cancer treatment.
Under the current system, any medicine for paediatric cancer… Video, Audio
Anticipation builds for Women's Rugby World Cup semifinal
World Rugby are hoping for a rush of last-minute ticket sales and a big walk-up crowd at tomorrow's World Cup semifinals double-header at Eden Park.
Despite the Black Ferns making the final four -… Video, Audio
Rotorua tourism operators want motel emergency housing to go
Tourism operators in Rotorua are firmly against the idea of some motels remaining as emergency housing accommodation for another five years.
Resource consent is being sought for that and if granted… Video, Audio
Govt tweaks firearms law to help gun owners renew licences
The government is rushing through changes to firearms laws that will stop gun owners potentially being criminalised while they wait months in the queue for licence renewals.
The changes will mean as… Video, Audio
Crackdown on buy now, pay later, not enough - budget experts
A crackdown on buy now pay later services does not go far enough according some budgeters.
Under changes proposed by the government, the services will have to credict check all consumer and if the… Video, Audio
Consumer Affairs Minister explains buy now pay later regulation
Buy now pay later services will have to check if consumers can afford the debt they're taking on as the government cracks down on the industry.
Services including After Pay, Laybuy and ZipPay allow… Video, Audio
Low unemployment means staff shortages for some businesses
The unemployment rate has remained unchanged at a record low of 3.3 percent.
While many may see low unemployment rates as a positive, a lack of potential employees is spelling disaster for some… Video, Audio
Evening business for Wednesday 2 November 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6314767511112 Video, Audio
'The first thing buyers ask us' - Flood zones pose hazards for insuring homeowners
People who own homes in flood zones might see their property values sink, according to the Reserve Bank.
It has suggested banks could tighten their lending criteria in flood prone areas - finding in… Video, Audio
T20 cricket: Scrutiny on Williamson over catch
The Black Caps dropped a chance to wrap up a semifinal spot at the T20 World Cup with a game to spare.
Following a 20-run loss to England last night Black Caps captain Kane Williamson has come under… Video, Audio
Housing downturn grim, but not another financial crisis - economist
Rising interest rates and falling house prices could push more home owners into negative equity.
That's just one of the risks highlighted in the Reserve Bank's latest six-monthly financial stability… Video, Audio