New Zealand
Four-day work week trial shows success for revenue, staff
Arguably some of us waste a fair bit of our working life dreaming of this - working less while still picking up the same pay cheque.
Results of a new study suggest a four day working week rather than… Video, Audio
Auckland plumber's feathered apprentice proves popular
You could say they're birds of a feather - both skilled pipe tuners. The difference is one's a plumber, the other a cockatoo called Charlie.
The pair's attracted some attention on social media… Video, Audio
Immunisation expert on facts of vaccination and blood donation
The parents of a four-month-old baby urgently needing a heart operation are refusing to allow blood from the blood bank to be used in their son's surgery because they believe its contaminated with… Video, Audio
Sanna Marin makes first visit by a Finnish PM to New Zealand
For the first time ever, a Finnish Prime Minister has visited New Zealand's shores.
Sanna Marin met with Jacinda Ardern at Government House in Auckland this morning, to discuss trade, climate change… Video, Audio
Evening business for 30 November 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Culture, Heritage Ministry remains 'absolutely committed' to Erebus Memorial
"A huge concrete thing" better put at the airport is how Auckland's mayor sums up the Erebus memorial planned for a Parnell park.
"Mean spirited" is how iwi Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei decribes the people… Video, Audio
Impressive tactics on and off field at Football World Cup in Qatar
The impressive skills of the players are being matched by some equally crafty tactics from fans looking for ways around the booze ban at the Football World Cup in Qatar.
But while some are trying… Video, Audio
Hut mysteriously burns down in Te Urewera, despite injunction
A hut has mysteriously burned down in Te Urewera, despite a court injunction preventing further hut destruction.
Te Uru Taumatua, the operating arm of iwi Ngāi Tūhoe was actively dismantling huts… Audio
Woman in NZ court after children's bodies found in suitcase
The woman charged with the murder of two young children whose bodies were found in suitcases, has appeared in court.
The woman was arrested in South Korea, after the bodies were found in Auckland… Video, Audio
Baby waits while antivax parents in court refusing donated blood
A lawyer says a sick baby whose parents want him to only be treated with blood from unvaccinated people is getting sicker with every heartbeat.
Te Whatu Ora Health NZ has gone to court to ask for… Video, Audio
Pressure at urgent care clinics more difficult to manage - GP
Pressure is building at urgent care clinics with more patients coming through the doors, and not enough staff to keep up. With GPs and emergency departments both under strain, urgent care clinics are… Video, Audio
Tourism: Backpacker numbers bouncing back in NZ
The backpacker industry is starting to bounce back and is hoping for a bumper summer after being starved of international visitors for the last two summers. More than half of hostels closed during… Audio
Erebus memorial protesters 'mean-spirited' - Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei
"Mean spirited" is how mana whenua and local iwi Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is describing opposition to an Erebus memorial planned for Auckland's Parnell Rose Garden.
Yesterday marked 43 years since the Air… Video, Audio
Helen Clark joins candidate Georgie Dansey in Hamilton West
The Labour Party drew on its star power in Hamilton West today as former Prime Minister Helen Clark joined its candidate on the by-election campaign trail. Georgie Dansey is up against National's Tama… Audio
Evening business for 29 November 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
China protests: Latest details as police crack down on unrest
Security is tight across China after thousands of people took to the streets demanding to be freed from three years of unrelenting Covid lockdowns and testing. Protestors have rallied at universities… Audio
Wheat harvest sends small NSW school on travel dreams
There's a saying about reaping what you sow. Well, wheat has turned out to be a golden crop for a tiny Australian school fund raising for a trip.
There are only 10 students from kindergarten to Year… Video, Audio
Lydia Ko back on top of the golfing world
Lydia Ko is back on top of the golfing world. The 25-year-old New Zealander - yes, she's still just 25 - has returned to number one in the rankings for the first time in more than five years. Sports… Video, Audio
Police to pursue more fleeing drivers after policy review
The Police Commissioner says he plans to 'move the pendulum' and change the way officers can pursue fleeing drivers again.
Andrew Coster says offenders have become emboldened, and he will review… Audio
How security measures keep Z Energy station staff safe
Z Energy chief executive Mike Bennetts talks through the details of security measures at its petrol stations to keep staff and customers safe. Video, Audio