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Evening business for Monday 26th August
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Suicide prevention announcement in weeks - Health Minister
The Māori Council has described the latest suicide statistics as a 'rolling train wreck'. The figures were released officially late on Monday afternoon after the Council broke the Chief Coroner's… Video, Audio
Silver Ferns celebrate Netball World Cup win at Parliament
More than a month after their audacious Netball World Cup triumph, the Silver Ferns finally got to share their success with the New Zealand public.
The team were welcomed with a reception at… Video, Audio
Should NZ's retirement age go up to 67?
Grey Power is branding the National Party's promise to raise the pension age to 67 if elected into Government as ridiculous.
It's something that former Prime Minister and National Leader John Key… Video, Audio
National's plan to raise pension age to 67 'ridiculous'
Grey Power is branding the National Party's promise to raise the pension age to 67 if elected into government as ridiculous.
It's something that former Prime Minister and National Leader John Key… Audio
Māori suicides a national disgrace - Matthew Tukaki
Suicide rates have risen yet again - with 685 people dying by suicide in the past year - that's 17 more lives lost.
The number of Māori taking their own lives has increased 19 percent on the year… Video, Audio
Twyford asked 'I step aside' - Civil Aviation Authority chair quits
The chair of the Civil Aviation Authority Nigel Gould has stepped down.
Transport Minister Phil Twyford says he told Mr Gould the CAA was going through some big changes and it would be best to have… Video, Audio
UK Consulate worker detained in China after protest accusations
A worker from the British consulate in Hong Kong has been detained in mainland China after it's alleged he took part in the pro-democracy protests.
It's been two weeks since Simon Cheng disappeared… Video, Audio
Blame game in Parliament over high petrol prices
The blame game was in full swing in Parliament with MPs accusing those on the other side of being responsible for high petrol prices.
A Commerce Commission report on Tuesday confirmed Kiwis pay too… Audio
Yellow-eyed penguins under threat from fishing nets - Forest & Bird
Forest and Bird is warning an increase in yellow eyed penguins getting caught in fishing nets is pushing the nationally endangered bird to the brink of extinction.
It estimates 30 of the penguins… Video, Audio
E-scooter war heats up as tow-trucks get involved
The e-scooter war is heating up. There's another brand in Auckland, one more heading to Christchurch soon, supersized scooters, and freebies and discounts to attract customers in the now competitive… Audio
Will ban on smoking in cars with kids really help?
A public health academic has told a parliamentary committee that plans to fine parents for smoking in a car with children will be a waste of time, if protecting kids is the end game.
The health… Audio
New Zealand's biggest drug bust: Last pair sentenced
The last two people charged after the massive 90-Mile Beach methamphetamine bust in 2016 have been sentenced on Wednesday to lengthy prison terms.
Stevie Norua Cullen and Selaima Fakaosilea appeared… Video, Audio
Kiingi Tuheitia urges patience as Ihumātao protesters plan hikoi
Kiingi Tuheitia says opposing mana whenua at Ihumātao should be given as much time as needed to reach a resolution on the eve of a planned march on the Prime Minister's electorate office.
In an… Video, Audio
'Poor quality planning stopping cities from growing' - Twyford
The government wants to be able to direct councils to free up planning rules to allow cities to grow both out and up, in a bid to solve the housing crisis.
The Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford… Video, Audio
Cardinal Pell loses appeal of child abuse conviction
The most senior Catholic cleric ever to be convicted of child sex abuse is back behind bars after failing in his bid to have his convictions quashed.
The Australian cardinal George Pell was jailed… Audio
Evening business for Wednesday 21st August
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Foreign students stranded as tertiary provider deregistered
Students at a private training institute have been left in the lurch after it asked the New Zealand Qualifications Authority to cancel its registration.
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The… Video, Audio
Accused mosque shooter's manifesto printed, sold online
The accused Christchurch gunman's manifesto is being republished in paperback and sold through an instant messaging app.
A neo-Nazi in Ukraine is distributing the document through an online channel… Audio
What is Southern Response costing taxpayers?
Southern Response could be costing taxpayers upwards of $300 million following a court judgement that found it acted in a misleading and deceptive way. So who is responsible for the costly actions of… Video, Audio