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People on job seeker benefit to be managed over the phone
5:13 PM.Thousands of young people on the job seeker benefit are to be managed over the phone, and if they fail to make their appointment they could face sanctions. The move, announced by Social Development… Read more Audio
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FBI investigating shooting at Trump rally as domestic terrorism
5:07 PM.The FBI is investigating the shooting at a Donald Trump rally as an act of domestic terrorism, as President Joe Biden pleads with Americans to resolve their differences at the ballot box. The… Read more Audio
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Football: Spain wins against England
4:50 PM.Many will have been either celebrating, or comiserating the final score of the men's European Championship played in Berlin this morning. However, patrons, made up mostly of English supporters, left… Read more Audio
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Electronic card spending fell 0.6% in June
4:48 PM.As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, retailers are feeling the pinch and those with store fronts are said to be holding on by their fingertips. Stats NZ figures show electronic card… Read more Audio
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More than 100 people still out of homes after Wairoa flooding
4:44 PM.More than 100 people are still out of their homes in Wairoa following June's flood in the northern Hawke's Bay town. As people try to clean up their homes and dry out their belongings, anger is… Read more Audio
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Changing of the guard in men's tennis
4:40 PM.RNZ sports reporter Daniel Gilhooly speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the latest on tennis. Audio
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Is it acceptable for cops to work extra jobs to get by?
4:35 PM.Today's ruling follows reports last week that a police newsletter was sent out offering advice on how police officers could manage getting secondary employment. Visual journalist Angus Dreaver asked… Read more Audio
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Police lose long-running pay dispute with govt
4:30 PM.Today the arbiter found in favour of the government's offer, which includes a $1500 lump sum payment, a 4% wage increase from July this year, and a more than 5% increase in allowances backdated to… Read more Audio
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Biden calls on Americans to lower temp of political debate
4:25 PM.US President Joe Biden is calling on Americans to lower the temperature of political debate, as the attempted assasination of Donald Trump has come at a time when US society is deeply fractured… Read more Audio
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Gaza: Single biggest Israeli attack in recent months
4:20 PM.Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about one of the single biggest Israeli attacks seen in recent months occuring over the weekend and Turkey set to wind down a large… Read more Audio
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Do people support psychedelics for medical treatments?
4:13 PM.Visual journalist Tim Collins hit the streets to see what people think about exploring the use of psychedelics for medical treatments. Audio
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Late-stage cancer patients given LSD micro doses
4:06 PM.University of Auckland researchers have recruited 40 people for the trial - who will receive either a low dose of the psychedelic hallucinogen or placebos - alongside pyschotherapy, Dr Lisa Reynolds… Read more Audio
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Man's 50th season playing rugby coming up next year
5:55 PM.If the man they call Brick laces up his boots for one for season next year it will be his 50th playing senior rugby. And at the age of 65, Gavin Midgley still hits as hard as his nickname suggests… Read more Audio
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Pakistan: Over one million Afghans get visas extended
5:47 PM.Asia correspondent Erin Hale speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about one million Afghans in Pakistan having their visas extended after fears of imminent mass deportation, China hitting back at comments made… Read more Audio
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Christopher Luxon arrives in San Francisco
5:41 PM.Prime Minister Christopher Luxon jetted off for the next leg of his US tour just before Biden's news conference. He's now in San Francisco, political editor Jo Moir speaks to Susana Lei'ataua Audio
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Evening business for 12 July 2024
5:33 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report Audio
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Kiwi boxer Andrei Mikhailovich faces big test on Sunday
5:28 PM.From a Russian orphanage to a shot at a world title, Andrei Mikhailovich has a chance to create history this weekend. The Kiwi boxer will take on Kazakstan's Janibek Alimkhanuly for the unified IBF… Read more Audio
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Worker at mobile phone kiosk stood down due to allegations
5:24 PM.A worker at a mobile phone repair kiosk has been stood down while he's investigated for allegedly trying to share a nude picture from a customer's phone. A video of the encounter between the woman and… Read more Audio
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Gisborne: Forestry slash and debris ongoing problem
5:14 PM.The Gisborne District Council is now seeking an enforcement order from the Environment Court to push for a large forestry company to remove the debris and slash. The council said fines have not worked… Read more Audio
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Should security guards have more powers?
5:12 PM.Visual journalist Tim Collins asked people if security guards should have more powers Audio
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Security guards could be on cusp of getting greater powers
5:08 PM.A ministerial advisory group has been established to come up with ideas about how to reduce offending - and one of the possible changes touted by Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is looking at the role… Read more Audio
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Car crash survivor educates young people on consequences of driving dangerously
4:54 PM.Three years ago Bridie Young's life took a turn for the worse when a car crash in Upper Hutt sent her to the intensive care unit. Now, she is helping to educate young people about the consequences of… Read more Audio
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Reserve Bank holds OCR at 5.5%
4:42 PM.The Reserve Bank updated the official cash rate this week and while the rate itself didn't change, some of the commentary the bank issued around it has got people talking. Money correspondent Susan… Read more Audio
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Running of ferries should be taken off KiwiRail - expert panel
4:36 PM.1News has reported an expert panel has recommended that the running of the Interislander ferries be taken off KiwiRail. It could mean a new state-owned entity is set up to run the fleet - but critics… Read more Audio
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All Blacks 'Invincibles' honoured this week
4:29 PM.Jamie Wall speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about tomorrow night's test match and a special bit of All Black history being honoured this weekend. Audio