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Agent uses details of migrant worker to obtain thousands in asylum seekers' benefit
5:21 PM.The Ministry of Social Development has launched an investigation after a migrant worker reported an agent used their personal details to fraudulently obtain thousands of dollars in an asylum seekers'… Read more Audio
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Court of Appeal upholds Tamihere's convictions
5:13 PM.David Tamihere said the fight to clear his name for the murders of Swedish backpackers Heidi Paakkonen and Sven Urban Höglin 35 years ago isn't over, despite the Court of Appeal decision today… Read more Audio
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Govt forms advisory group for retail crime
5:08 PM.The government is asking its new ministerial advisory group to engage with retail crime victims on how they can defend themselves. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about his… Read more Audio
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First day of World Choir Games underway
4:55 PM.The first day of competitions for the World Choir Games in Auckland is underway, with singers of all ages from across the world taking to stages across the city, Melanie Earley reports. Audio
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Luxon has unexpected meeting with Joe Biden
4:46 PM.Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has had 'a wonderful night at the White House' after an unexpected meeting with US President Joe Biden while in Washington DC for the NATO summit, Giles Dexter… Read more Audio
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Kiwirail responds to Winston Peters ferry grounding claims
4:42 PM.The Aratere ferry ran aground last month with 47 people aboard - prompting inquiries from the transport agency, Maritime New Zealand and the Transport Accident Investigation Commission, Bill Hickman… Read more Audio
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NZ doesn't meet standards to eliminate human trafficking - US report
4:33 PM.A recent report by the United States' Department of State found New Zealand does not meet the minimum standards for eliminating human trafficking. Thirty-three countries, including Australia, Canada… Read more Audio
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All Blacks second side a simple selection process - Robertson
4:27 PM.All Blacks coach Scott Robertson said it was a simple selection process after naming his second ever test side to take on England in Auckland, Jonty Dine speaks to Susana Lei'ataua. Audio
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66 year old graduates as qualified builder
4:23 PM.At the age of 66, Marcus has just finished his apprenticeship and graduated as a qualified builder, proving it's never to late to teach an old dog new tricks, Marcus Brown speaks to Susana Lei'ataua. Audio
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George Clooney urges Joe Biden to bow out of presidential race
4:14 PM.United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about new public calls for Joe Biden to bow out of the presidential race, Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial and things… Read more Audio
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Schools install cameras in bathrooms to eliminate vaping
4:06 PM.Several schools said younger students feel intimidated by groups of older students who vape inside bathrooms so are forced to hold on or find a different bathroom instead. That's led to some high… Read more Audio
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South Africans will no longer be able to enter Ireland easily
5:43 PM.South Africa correspondent Elna Schütz speaks to Susana Lei'atua about a new confederation of African countries being formed, an African president deciding to cut their own salary and South Africans… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 10 July 2024
5:30 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Boxing sensation David Nyika locks in next opponent
5:26 PM.The rising cruiserweight will headline an event for the first time in his home country, when Auckland hosts the event on September 14, Jonty Dine speaks to Susana Lei'ataua. Audio
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85,600 NZ citizens left shores last year
5:19 PM.As the public service continues to shed numbers, and the cost of living bites, the number of Kiwi's fleeing the country for greener pastures has hit a new record. Michael Viner from Customise Talent… Read more Audio
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Luxon to meet NATO leaders in two days
5:14 PM.After that disastrous debate performance by Joe Biden and subsequent poor interview, after arriving in Washington D.C, the Prime Minister has found himself in the middle of a crisis for the Democrats… Read more Audio
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Miscarriage of justice in Gail Maney and Stephen Stone
5:08 PM.There was a miscarriage of justice in the trials that saw Gail Maney and Stephen Stone convicted of murder, the Crown has admitted. The case - which was investigated in the hit RNZ/Stuff podcast Gone… Read more Audio
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Should NZ introduce a sugar tax?
4:50 PM.Visual journalist Sam Rillstone asked people in Wellington if they reckon New Zealand should introduce a sugar tax. Video, Audio
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UK: Kids intake of sugar halved due to sugar tax
4:46 PM.The data published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health today - show kids consumed 5 grams less than usual and adults 11 grams less after its Soft Drinks Industry Levy was announced, Dr… Read more Audio
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Auckland businesses respond to return of Sail GP regatta
4:41 PM.Sail GP pulled out of hosting duties last November due to unavailable spectator grounds, the path has now been cleared. Auckland businesses couldn't be happier, but they say there's a 100-metre long… Read more Audio
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World anti-doping agency wrong doing cleared
4:26 PM.An independent investigation has cleared the world anti-doping agency of any wrong-doing in its handling of allegations of widespread doping in the Chinese swimming team. Twenty-three Chinese swimmers… Read more Audio
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Wellington primary school raises 100k from Taylor Swift tickets
4:22 PM.Clyde Quay School school has raised an astonising $112,500 by raffling off two Taylor Swift tickets, including airfares to London, seven night's accomodation and spending money, the money will to to… Read more Audio
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Landslide claims multiple lives in Indonesia
4:13 PM.Asia correspondent Erin Hale speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about a landlisde in Indonesia claiming multiple lives, reports of dodgy fuel tanker practices sparking outrage in China and Bieber fever… Read more Audio
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Sir Peter Jackson's business gets 50 car parks for $1
4:06 PM.While local residents in the suburb of Miramar are paying hundreds a year to lease council land to park on or near their homes, Sir Peter Jackson's Stone Street Studios has been leased 50 car parks… Read more Audio
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Violent attacks sparks 3 day lockdown in Alice Springs
5:44 PM.Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about a series of violent attacks sparking an unprecedented three day lockdown for the red centre town of Alice Springs. Audio