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Plane engine that caught fire at Wellington Airport brand new
Morning Report has been told the engine that caught fire on an Air New Zealand flight into Wellington was brand new, and had only flown three times. Savage from ETU spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
ACC needs to cover $1 billion revenue hole
The Accident Compensation Corporation will need to cover a near $1 billion hole in revenue it collects from levies, with consultation beginning today on new rates. Ben Strang spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Regional development minister Shane Jones on closure of Winstone Pulp International mills
Two-hundred-and-thirty mill workers are now job hunting as Winstone Pulp International has decided to shut its two central North Island sites in less than a month. Regional development minister Shane… Audio
Social development minister Louise Upston on closure of Winstone Pulp International mills
Two hundred and thirty jobs are set to be lost from Southern Ruapehu with the closure of the Winstone Pulp mills. Social development minister Louise Upston spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Winstone Pulp International to close central North Island mills leaving 230 out of work
230 mill workers are now desperately searching for work after Winstone Pulp International confirmed it will shut down in less than a month. Alexa Cook reports from Ohakune. Audio
Visa fees and levies don't stack up - immigration adviser
Overseas tourists and students will be hit with a 'hidden tax' when they apply for visas and they risk being misled about the cost, according to an immigration adviser.
Death and beyond: What does an end-of-life doula do?
"It is a really lonely place to be in when those around you don't know how to navigate the landscape of dying," says 48-year-old Rachel Mellor, who has terminal bowel cancer. Audio
Ruapehu District Mayor on Winstone mills closures
The Ruapehu District is dealing with news that two pulp mills are to close - Mayor Weston Kirton talked with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Parliament honours Kiingi Tuheitia
The House - Parliament met briefly today, and only to offer respects to the late Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII. Audio
Decision time on Auckland's shorelines
Auckland Council is developing Shoreline Adaption Plans covering 3,200 kilometres of coastline, as our shores are battered by wilder weather. Audio
Waiheke Island residents fear what could happen with no after-hours care
Over 9000 residents live on the island and currently have to use telehealth or call an ambulance in an emergency. Audio
The House For Tues 10 Sept 2024
Parliament adjourned eary today in respect for KÄ«ngi TÅ«heitia, the late leader of the MÄori Kingitanga. Before they adjourned there were speeches. Audio
Sewage doesn't put MP off swimming in Wellington Harbour
Asked if he would swim in the harbour if there was sewage, Greg O'Connor said: "Yeah, I do." But Chris Hipkins said he "probably" would not.
Mpox: What you need to know
An infectious diseases specialist says the spread of mpox in New Zealand can be limited - if people are vigilant and follow public health measures.
Mill closures: Southern Ruapehu will be 'decimated if our people leave'
Winstone Pulp International has announced it is closing its two mills, blaming unsustainable energy prices. Audio
Auckland school principal has to find up to 20 relief teachers a day
The shortage is putting too much pressure on staff and students and it is only going to get worse, unless there is a nationwide solution found, the principal says. Audio
The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and Richard Pamatatau (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Cindy Mitchener and Richard Pamatatau discuss hybrid learning for school students, hear from someone directly linked to the birth of instant… Audio
Muchirahondo rape trial: Defence urges jury to consider facts over feelings
The defence for a man accused of multiple rape and sexual violation charges says the jury needs to purely look at the facts of the case, and not whether they like the accused man or approve of his…
The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and Richard Pamatatau (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Cindy Mitchener and Richard Pamatatau discuss reaction to the confirmed closure of Winstone's two forestry mills in the central North Island, and… Audio
West Auckland school locks down after window smashed
Police confirmed a woman was being spoken to following the incident.