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Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre secures funding for upgrade
The popular Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre in Blenheim has just secured part of the funding needed for a planned 5 million dollar expansion. The centre's chief executive, Jane Orphan talks to Jesse. Audio
Hundreds of children harmed in state care each year
Almost 500 children in state care were harmed at least once in the year to mid-2021, and the rate of abuse appears to be increasing.
It's risen from under six percent in 2018, to eight percent last… Audio
Midday News for 29 March 2022
Beneficiaries to remain trapped in poverty despite increasing payments and anw figures on abuse in state care. Audio
AT proposing removing kerbside parking on some streets, charging for park-and-rides
Auckland Transport's proposing fees for park-and-rides and removing kerbside parking across the city, to try to lessen people's reliance on cars.
Under its new draft parking strategy, on-street… Audio
Councillor wants car parks to stay for low-income families
Plans to remove some kerbside parking across Tāmaki-Makaurau is dividing councillors.
Under Auckland Transport's new draft parking strategy, on-street parking on dozens of main roads could be taken… Audio
The lanyard helping those with hidden disabilities.
Auckland Airport has become the latest company to adopt an initiative offering additional support to those with hidden disabilities. The Hidden Disability Sunflower lanyard is a discrete way for… Audio
Deployment of NZDF personnel following Ukraine invasion.
New Zealand is sending nine Defence Force personnel to the United Kingdom and Belgium to provide Military support to Ukraine. This will include intelligence analysts to help gather information on the… Audio
Repairs reach major milestone at Christ Church Cathedral
Restoration work on the Christ Church Cathedral has hit a big milestone, with construction crews removing the crossing roof in their bid to stabilise the building.
They hope the church is safe enough… Video, Audio
Gemma, Richie McCaw support fight to save maternity centre
The petition to save one of Christchurch's birthing units has been boosted with support from Gemma and Richie McCaw.
The closure of St George's Maternity Centre would leave Christchurch Women's… Audio
Climate change commissioner on latest weather emergency
Some east coast residents are mopping up and shoveling out their mud and water soaked homes for the second time in a year raising serious questions about whether flood prone properties are worth… Video, Audio
Bailey bridge ruled out at Tokomaru Bay after washout
Actual horse power and a bucket on a pulley, or good old fashioned wading through the mud.
They're just a few of the workarounds people are trying in a tiny east coast town split in two after a… Video, Audio
Oscars: Dame Jane Campion wins Best Director for Power of the Dog
She made history as the first woman to be nominated twice for best director at the Academy Awards. And tonight New Zealand director Dame Jane Campion brought it home.
Her much lauded dark western… Video, Audio
The Panel with Scott Campbell and Sarah Sparks (Part 2)
Panellists Scott Campbell and Sarah Sparks discuss the consulations around the Erebus memorial, the future of tourism in NZ, and all the drama of this years Oscars. Participants: Ngarimu Blair, Sam… Audio
The Panel with Scott Campbell and Sarah Sparks (Part 1)
Panellists Scott Campbell and Sarah Sparks discuss the Solomon Islands signing a security agreement with China, predatory lenders and the high cost of living, and why workers and employers are… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Scott Campbell and Sarah Sparks
Panellists Scott Campbell and Sarah Sparks discuss redundant laws and tell us what they've been thinking. Participants: Tyrone Barugh Audio
Midday News for 28 March 2022
A gun is pulled out during a school fight, And why a deal between Solomon Islands and China is alarming Audio
Midday News for 25 March 2022
Wild weather moves south, and are these record-breaking rainfalls the new normal? Audio
Neighbours Day set to celebrate community
Groups are springing up all over the country promoting neighbourhood connections made because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Lockdowns cleared social calendars, giving people the opportunity to get… Audio
Auckland mayor reacts as CBD offices prepare to let staff back
After months at home workers can trade the trackies and kitchen commute for a return to the actual office, with the government ending most mandates from early April.
The question is will they?
Some… Video, Audio
The Panel with Fred Kublikowski and Lynda Hallinan
The Panel with Fred Kublikowski and Lynda Hallinan (Part 2) Panellists Fred Kublikowski and Lynda Hallinan discuss Air BnB using an algorithm to ban users and whether today's preschoolers are worse… Audio