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Kiwi caught with bullets, shells and gun parts at Australian airport
A 62-year-old NZ man has been accused of trying to export hundreds of bullets, shotgun shells and bullet casings from the Gold Coast.
'Be extra vigilant': Police warning following spate of arsons on parked cars
Police are urging early risers in the Whangārei suburb of Tikipunga to be extra vigilant after two more arson attacks on parked cars this week.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday18 September 2024
On today's episode, employees of Oji Fibre Solutions' mill in Penrose will lose their jobs when the mill closes in December; new NIWA data shows New Zealand is likely to be hotter in the coming… Audio
Doctors confront minister on hiring freeze that 'should not be happening'
Psychiatrists who heard Matt Doocey's comments shook their heads in apparent disbelief and started murmuring.
The boat that floats, coming to Auckland
Auckland based company Vessev have just launched a brand new, electric, passenger hydrofoil. The boat, which seats just 10 people is already set to join the Fullers fleet. Jesse talks to its designer… Audio
'I'm a little shocked': 75 jobs face axe as pulp and paper mill closes
Oji Fibre Solutions Penrose mill is permanently closing, the E tū union says. Audio
Penrose mill workers grapple with job losses
Work at the Oji Fibre Solutions mill in Penrose has been paused for 24 hours to give workers the chance to digest the news of its closure. The company announced today the mill would close for good in… Audio
Students, visitors warned to apply early for visas to avoid missed flights
Immigration New Zealand receives the highest volumes of applications over the summer.
Polkinghorne trial jury set to begin deliberations
The jury in the trial of a former Auckland eye surgeon accused of killing his wife is expected to soon begin its deliberations.
Jetstar accused of misleading passengers on compensation
The Commerce Commission claims the airline discouraged consumers from seeking compensation. The airline apologised for errors.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 18 September
On today's episode, at least nine people are dead and thousands of people have been injured after electronic pagers, some used by Hezbollah, silmutaneously exploded in Lebanon overnight, nearly all… Audio
Australia: Housing bill battle, MP's Nazi defamation trial, big sculpture bill
Australia correspondent Annika Smethurst looks at Labor's battle to get its shared equity Help to Buy Bill through the Senate, and more. Audio
Families consider leaving area due to a lack of access to healthcare
Patient Voice Aotearoa delivered a petition to Parliament today calling on the government to urgently fix staffing shortages at Buller Hospital.
Some Wellington train services cancelled as rail staff take industrial action
More cancellations are likely.
Carers reflect on six months since shock disability cuts
It's been six months since shock cuts to what disabled people and their carers could purchase came into effect and those affected say there hasn't been a day of peace since. Audio
Dunedin Mayor on new hospital
Dunedin City Mayor Jules Radich has met Health Minister Shane Reti and sought assurances there won't be clinical cuts made to the new Dunedin Hospital. He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Comanchero bust: 'Other suppliers will simply jump in to meet the demand'
The police crackdown on the Comanchero motorbike gang will have no significant impact on the drug trade, warns a gang researcher. Audio
Oji Fibre Solutions Penrose mill closing permanently
Oji Fibre Solutions Penrose mill is permanently closing, with its last day open being 18 December this year. Reporter Jessica Hopkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from outside the meeting at the Penrose… Audio
Chris Hipkins on Comancheros gang bust
Nearly all Comancheros gang members are now facing charges after a massive three-year investigation into money laundering, drug trafficking, and military-style training. Labour Party leader Chris… Audio
Domestive violence victim chasing abuser for legal bill
A domestic violence victim who was ordered to pay her abuser's court costs then had some success on appeal, is now faced with chasing him to pay his share of the bill. Amy Williams has the story. Audio