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Freaky Friday: death didn't stop the game
This week's story is equal parts scary and sweet. Nick shares his tale of how even the death of a loved one didn't halt the love of particular card game. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 20 September 2024
On today's episode, the head of Transporting New Zealand says the unreliability of Cook Strait ferries is placing stress and strain on the country's supply chain, the NZDF is warning civilian staff… Audio
Concerns new Cook Strait ferries won't be rail capable
The loss of ferries that can carry rail vehicles will mean more trucks on the roads, advocacy group says.
SeaLink offers pay rises to staff threatening to strike
An Auckland ferry company will continue negotiations with workers on Friday to avoid strike action next week.
Govt proposes changes to jury trials
A criminal defence lawyer doesn't think the government's proposed changes to jury trials will unclog the court system. Criminal defence lawyer Marie Dyhberg KC spoke to Jemima Huston. Audio
NZDF warns more cuts are on the way
The New Zealand Defence Force is warning civilian staff that 200 of them taking voluntary redundancy is not enough and more cuts are on the way. PSA organiser Mark James spoke to Jemima Huston. Audio
Should we tip hospo staff in New Zealand?
One hospitality entrepreneur hopes to flip the New Zealand culture of 'no tipping'. Audio
Claim council 'got it wrong' after drivers fined $5m
It's the most controversial road in Mt Maunganui and a newly elected councillor is asking why a major change was allowed to happen.
Trial date set for elderly woman's accused killer
A woman charged with the murder of an elderly Wellington resident in January will face trial by jury in June 2025.
How hazard mapping is having 'chilling effect' on town's property prices
Residents say the proposed controversial maps "essentially rendered our property uninsurable".
Ferry towed back after losing power, drifting in Cook Strait for hours
The ferry Connemara, which lost power and was left drifting with 88 people aboard, will not be allowed back out until a full investigation. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 20 September
On today's episode, former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark has told the Security Council it has got to be able to enforce its own resolutions on the Israel-Gaza conflict to be credible, the… Audio
A recent history of Cook Strait ferry woes
A Bluebridge ferry losing power and drifting in the Strait is just the latest in a series of disruptions, delays and issues with ferries in the past two years.
Health NZ cuts support for 120 Wellington families caring for mentally ill children
More than a hundred Wellington families caring for mentally ill children have lost access to desperately needed government funded respite care. Political reporter Anneke Smith reports. Audio
NZ votes for UN resolution demanding Israel leave Gaza
New Zealand has voted for a United Nations resolution, calling Israel to end "its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory". Foreign Minister Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Concerns new ferries won't carry railway vehicles
The rail advocacy group The Future is Rail, is holding meetings in Marlborough this weekend, over concerns that the new Cook Strait ferries won't be designed to carry railway vehicles. Samantha Gee… Audio
Levin man charged with murder after 57-year-old killed
Police were called to an assault at a Levin address on Thursday night.
Cook Strait ferry that lost power back in Wellington Harbour
The Bluebridge ferry Connemara is this morning safely tied up at Pipitea wharf in Wellington after losing power last night in the middle of Cook Strait and having to be towed back to port by two tugs… Audio
Govt unveils data collection vans to help eradicate potholes
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has unveiled the "Consistent Condition Data Collection survey vans" which will roam across the country inspecting the roads. Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio