New Zealand
Health Minister faces tough crowd at medical specialists conference
Andrew Little has faced the wrath of medical specialists, who have vented their frustrations about overwhelming demand, compounded by underpay and under-staffing.
The Health Minister was met with a… Video, Audio
Queen St gets more space for foot traffic before Christmas rush
It's just in time for the Christmas shopping splurge - a facelift for one of Aucklands' busiest and most maligned retail strips.
Today saw the official opening of a long-awaited facelift for one of… Video, Audio
Sanford scales up collagen extraction from fish skin in Marlborough
Sanford's scaling up its production of collagen extraction from fish skin in Marlborough - today opening its $20 million Bioactives Plant just south of Blenheim.
The centre will create new jobs for… Audio
Tourism operators prepare for busy summer period
The return of overseas tourists has already exceeded expectations, and the Reserve Bank is predicting that will increase over the summer months.
There's concern the sector will struggle to keep up… Audio
Big interest rate hike not fair on households - top economist
Crushed between rising interest rates and runaway inflation - why are households being forced to bear the cost of fixing the economy?
At least one leading economist reckons the Reserve Bank, the… Audio
Advocates urge law change to address financial abuse
Advocates are calling for financial abuse to be made a stand-alone offence, saying it's hidden in current legislation.
Those helping victims of family violence say almost all of them are financially… Audio
Evening business for 24 November 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6316091044112 Video, Audio
Top athlete's employment case against High Performance Sport
Athletes from two of the country's most successful Olympic sports have launched landmark employment proceedings against High Performance Sport NZ.
The group includes more than 60 rowers and cyclists… Video, Audio
Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson on cutting costs
Auckland Council's fiscal hole just got $25 million deeper overnight according to the Mayor.
Wayne Brown says the Reserve Bank forecasts unveiled yesterday have blown the city's budget shortfall out… Video, Audio
Sandringham dairy should have qualified for fog cannons - Hipkins
Police Minister Chris Hipkins says on the face of it Sandringham's Rose Cottage dairy should have qualified for fog canon funding and he has asked for a please explain.
The local neighbour hood… Video, Audio
Sandringham fatal stabbing: Dairy worker was stabbed outside on street - police
Auckland police detective inspector Scott Beard discusses the fatal stabbing at the dairy in Sandringham. Video, Audio
Auckland suburb shocked by fatal stabbing at dairy
Residents in the Auckland suburb of Sandringham are reeling after a worker at a local dairy was stabbed to death.
The 34-year old victim was looking after the dairy for its long-serving and much… Video, Audio
New village will provide vital services to Pacific people
In New Zealand, a Pasifika village will soon provide services to thousands of people in the province of Waikato.
OCR up to 4.25 percent - ANZ chief economist's analysis
The highest interest rate hike in Reserve Bank history could signal collective belt tightening for many mortagages holders.
The Official Cash Rate rose 75 basis points to 4.25 percent. And that means… Video, Audio
Real estate agent offers 'try before you buy' Waiheke property
In a tight real estate market..one agents offering a try before you buy option on a Waiheke bach, with a price tag of close to $10 million.
The luxury five bedroom property on a double section of… Video, Audio
Lawyers consider appeal for tougher climate action case
A group of lawyers is considering an appeal after the High Court dismissed their case claiming advice given to government is too weak to effectively tackle climate change.
The 350-strong Lawyers for… Audio
Christmas plans scuppered amid visitor visa hold-ups
Visiting relatives planning a Christmas trip to New Zealand are having to call off their trip after hold-ups to visas.
Flights have been booked for long-awaited family reunions but for some the… Audio
Man who gave CPR describes scene of fatal Glen Eden hit and run
A man who provided emergency first aid to a hit and run victim in Auckland this afternoon, says it was a fast moving and frantic situation.
The victim died at the scene after the incident. Marc… Video, Audio
Evening business for 23 November 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6316043741112 Video, Audio
Glengarry Wines' stores hit 42 times with ram raids, robberies
One of the country's oldest family run wine retailers has had a belly full of ram raids on their business, releasing footage of the smash and grabs in a bid to spark some action.
Glengarry Wines has… Video, Audio