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Oliver criticised for stereotyping indigenous Australians
5:21 PM.Australia correspondent Peter Ryan spoke to Lisa Owen about the celebrity chef Jamie Oliver being in hot water, he's been forced to withdraw a children's book which is being slammed for stereotypying… Read more Audio
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Lake Alice survivor watches abuse in care apology
5:14 PM.In Whanganui, a survivor of the notorious Lake Alice child and adolescent unit watched today's apology. Robyn Dandy missed out on a spot in the ballot to enter parliament so decided not to travel to… Read more Audio
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Cooper legal associate speaks on govt Abuse in Care apology
5:08 PM."Hollow," is one verdict on the government's apology to survivors of abuse in care. The Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon said sorry ten times over during his speech in parliament, before a packed… Read more Audio
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Houses built for whanau displaced by Cyclone Gabrielle finished
4:49 PM.A village of relocatable houses for whanau displaced by Cyclone Gabrielle has been finished on marae land in Hawkes Bay. The collaboration between iwi, hapu, the Ministry of Business and Innovation… Read more Audio
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Apology without action is empty words - survivors
4:45 PM.The official apology to survivors of abuse in state and faith-based care took place at Parliament today, with a live stream broadcast to gatherings around the motu. Survivors, whanau and advocates… Read more Audio
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Crowd of 15,000 converge in Christchurch for NZ Trotting Cup
4:35 PM.Christchurch has once again had the chance to get amongst the food, fashion and fanfare for the annual New Zealand Trotting Cup today. In what organisers describe as Cantabrians' big day, a crowd of… Read more Audio
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Super Rugby Pacific teams named
4:31 PM.RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen about injuries taking a bite out of the All Blacks squad as they get ready to play France this weekend and the Super Rugby Pacific teams being… Read more Audio
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Lender charging over 180% on loans ordered to pay $200,000
4:25 PM.A lender charging more than 180 percent on some loans has been ordered to pay a $200,000 penalty by the High Court in Christchurch. Eagle Man group was providing high cost loans in breach of multiple… Read more Audio
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Republicans retain the House of Representatives
4:17 PM.United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about more information on the shape of Donald Trump's cabinet as he gears up for a second term in office and Susie Wiles - Trump's next… Read more Audio
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Survivors respond to national apology for abuse in care
4:08 PM.Put up or shut up - that's the message from survivors to the government after today's national apology for abuse in care. Public sector leaders were greeted by jeers and boos as they fronted survivors… Read more Audio
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Muriwai residents still picking up the pieces from ruined homes
5:45 PM.Almost a year on from the Auckland anniversary floods and cyclone Gabrielle, residents in Auckland's Muriwai are still picking up the pieces from their ruined homes and trying to move on. The area of… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 11 November 2024
5:35 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Broadcaster taken off air for remarks on tennis champion
5:31 PM.Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen about a broadcaster being taken off air indefinitely after making a remark about Wimbledon tennis champion Barbora Krejcikova and Christchurch… Read more Audio
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Oncologist's tweet could entice US specialists to move to NZ
5:27 PM.A tongue in cheek tweet by a New Zealand oncologist after Donald Trump's presidential win, could entice sought after cancer specialists to Aotearoa. On the night of the United States election… Read more Audio
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Law changes to be announced with apology to abuse in care survivors
5:17 PM.The Prime Minister has promised that tomorrow's national apology to survivors of abuse in state care will be more than just words - announcing a raft of law changes he hopes will stop it ever… Read more Audio
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Govt investment in Tongariro Chateau will cost - DOC
5:08 PM.Any government investment in reviving the mothballed historic Tongariro Chateau will end up costing it financially according to advice from the Department of Conservation. A briefing paper to the… Read more Audio
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Thousands join hikoi opposing Treaty Principles Bill
4:53 PM.From the misty peaks of Cape Reinga to the rain soaked streets of Kawakawa, the national hikoi mo Te Tiriti today rolled through the north and will soon arrive in Whangarei. Since setting off this… Read more Audio
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Westland tourism businesses facing uncertainty
4:42 PM.Tourism businesses in Westland are facing uncertainty heading into their busy season - as the main highway remains closed after this weekend's storm - with no firm re-opening date. State Highway 6 is… Read more Audio
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Free lower North Island counselling service facing uncertain future
4:35 PM.A lower North Island free counselling service is facing an uncertain future after one of its government contracts was drastically reduced this year. The Marton Counselling Centre's annual budget's… Read more Audio
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Golfer Steven Alker has $2.1 million payday
4:31 PM.New Zealand golfer Steven Alker has had a $2.1 million payday on the seniors Champions Tour in Phoenix, Arizona. Alker finished atop the tour's points list for the second year running. He just fell… Read more Audio
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Gulls turning Christchurch's New Regent street into eyesore
4:23 PM.Gulls are well known for swooping in and flogging food off your plate or picnic and now they are making a complete menace of themselves in Christchurch's New Regent street. Local businesses are being… Read more Audio
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Qatar stepping down as mediator in Hamas Israeli ceasefire talks
4:16 PM.Middle East correspondent Perry Wilton spoke to Lisa Owen about Qatar stepping down from its role as mediator in the Hamas and Israeli ceasefire talks, what a Trump vistory means for the conflict and… Read more Audio
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A third of retirees feel lonely or socially isolated - study
4:06 PM.The research from Age Concern found 59 percent of kiwis aged 65 plus had recently felt lonely or socially isolated. But up to 30% feel that way a lot or all the time. Last year, the US surgeon general… Read more Audio
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Auckland's tourism sector in a crisis - hotel owner
5:43 PM.The head of Sudima Hotels and Hind management Les Morgan said the country is falling behind with tourism - and other industry leaders agree New Zealand doesn't have a sustainable funding model. As… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 8 November 2024
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio