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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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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
Rugby, horses, injuries - the life of Black Fern Aleisha Nelson
While the All Blacks are fighting to keep the Bledisloe Cup, they might want to pick up a few pointers from the Black Ferns who humbled their Aussie counterparts last weekend and are expected to do… Audio
Wellington divided on jaywalking
Comments by a Wellington City councillor that careless jaywalkers on the capital's Golden Mile might be the victims of natural selection has outraged some road safety campaigners.
However, Brian… Audio
Chicken feet a delicacy, but are they on the menu?
An Invercargill Chinese restaurant has come under scrutiny after a box labelled pet food-only chicken feet was spotted in its rubbish.
But the restaurant says the feet aren't actually on the menu -… Audio
Pacific Islands Forum ends, unclear on fighting climate change
The Pacific Islands Forum summit ended in confusion on Thursday night, with disagreement over the strength of commitments to combating climate change.
The day-long leaders' retreat again highlighted… Audio
Police arrest gun thief, call for help to find missing police gun
The police have arrested the man wanted in relation to the theft of two police-issue Glocks from a patrol car in Gore - but one of the guns is still missing.
They say the hand-guns were taken from a… Audio
Bledisloe Cup: Will the All Blacks keep the trophy?
In a little more than 24 hours time - the much anticipated Bledisloe Cup decider between the All Blacks and Australia will kick off at Eden Park.
A record-breaking Wallabies win in Perth last weekend… Audio
Hong Kong braces for more mass protests
Hong Kong is bracing for more mass protests over weekend as China warns it could use its power to quell demonstrations.
The warning come as President Donald Trump urged his Chinese counterpart, Xi… Audio
Philip Arps accused of sending violent letters from prison
White supremacist Philip Arps is being accused of sending letters of a violent nature from his jail cell.
Arps was jailed in June for distributing the live-streamed video of the March 15 mosque… Audio
Evening business for Friday 16th August
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Gore gun thief arrested, one police pistol still missing
The police have arrested the man wanted in relation to the theft of two police-issue Glocks from a patrol car in Gore.
Hori Gemmell was arrested late this afternoon and is in custody in Gore.
… Audio