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Police asking public for help after death in Dunedin
Police are asking the public for help after a man was found dead at a Dunedin property this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene on Hillary St in Liberton at around 9:00am. The… Video, Audio
Police Minister responds to weekend of violent incidents
A series of violent smash and grabs at a jewellery store chain, including one in the police minister's electorate and a stabbing at an Auckland supermarket marred the weekend. In two separate… Video, Audio
100-day plan: Minister on repealing FPAs and extending 90-day trials
100 day plan: Minister on repealing FPAs and extending 90 day trials [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6342758103112 Video, Audio
Evening business for 11 December 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6342756572112 Video, Audio
English version of Treaty of Waitangi vandalised at Te Papa
A Te Papa exhibit with the English translation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi has been trashed by protestors. The wooden panel displaying the english words hangs on the fourth floor of the museum near the… Video, Audio
Rocky rugby relationship won't impact Super Rugby Pacific
The sometimes rocky relationship between New Zealand Rugby and Rugby Australia won't impact on the future of Super Rugby Pacific. That is the message from the chair of the competition Kevin Malloy as… Video, Audio
Prime minister signals scale back of immigration numbers
The new Prime Minister has described New Zealand's immigration settings as way too loose, signalling a move to scale back the numbers of people arriving. Even Labour accepts it's now time to… Audio
Unions target ACT leader's office in protest against repealing FPAs
The government says it'll repeal Fair Pay Agreements by Christmas. It's also restated its intention to extend 90 day trials to every business in the country, not just those with fewer than 19 workers… Audio
Two suffer serious stab wounds at illegal street racing meet-up
The injury count could continue to climb after an illegal street racing meet up involving more than 1,000 people near Hamilton over the weekend. Two people suffered serious stab wounds, and a baby was… Video, Audio
A peek inside Granny's Christmas Grotto in Marton
For 10 years Granny's Christmas Grotto in the Rangitīkei town of Marton has brought the joy of Christmas to thousands of visitors. But after it closes its doors this year, everything will be auctioned… Video, Audio
Heavy rain and possible flooding: Weather watch for Northland
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Northland, which is getting hit by heavy rain and could have some flooding. It's getting about 40mls of rain an hour in some areas and there's a rain… Video, Audio
What does it take to be a jockey?
If you have a love of horses, a need for speed and weigh under 55kgs, a job as a jockey could be just for you. Recent suspensions and an exodus of local jockeys to greener pastures overseas means… Video, Audio
Crate day antics destroy endangered birds eggs near Canterbury
Crate day antics in four wheel drives have destroyed the eggs of endangered birds nesting along a Canterbury river. There's several colonies of the Tarapiroe, black fronted terns and banded dotteral… Video, Audio
Evening business for 5 December 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6342370132112 Video, Audio
Boaties warned of dangerously high lake levels in Rotorua
Boaties are being warned to beware treacherous booby traps hidden below exceptionally high lakes levels in the Rotorua Region. A number of lakes in the area have water at levels that haven't been seen… Video, Audio
White Ferns summer off to a disastrous start
The White Ferns' home summer is off to a disastrous start. An unexpected series defeat to Pakistan was sealed with a 10 run loss in this afternoon's T20 in Dunedin. The White Ferns had never lost to… Video, Audio
Thousands protest new government's policies on Maori issues
Thousands took to the streets today protesting against the new government's policies on co-governance and the Treaty of Waitangi. At least 20 demonstrations were held across the country, coinciding… Audio
Protest greets new MPs before swearing in at Parliament
Protest has coloured the opening day of Parliament this term, with activists gathering outside the halls of power and Te Pati Maori MPs going off script inside. Today was the swearing-in ceremony for… Audio
St Andrews college showstopper brings the house down at prizegiving
The end of year school prize giving is known to send a shiver up the spine of a few parents. A couple of bum numbing hours...waiting if you are lucky to clap your child onto stage, full of pride and… Video, Audio
Delay in fixing Parnell sinkhole causes a stink
It could be several months before a broken sewer in Central Auckland is fixed. Work on a sewer line in Parnell that collapsed and opened a massive sinkhole won't begin until early next year. Nearby… Audio