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8% of Homeowners haven't renewed insurance - Consumer NZ
Peace of mind just got a whole lot more expensive, causing some home owners to give up on their insurance all together. The cost of house insurance has almost doubled over the past 10 years, while… Video, Audio
Whangārei GP clinic more than six figures in debt
The Health Minister is making zero promises about increased funding for struggling GP clinics that are deep in debt. However, Dr Shane Reti says he understands their pain and is working on the… Video, Audio
Evening business for 15 February 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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Port Hills fire likely to take days to extinguish - FENZ
Firefighters are continuing to battle a blaze across Christchurch's Port Hills, that FENZ says is likely to take days to extinguish. It's now stretching over 650 hectares of land. Evacuated residents… Video, Audio
Netball NZ advertising Silver Ferns head coach role
Netball New Zealand are advertising the Silver Ferns head coach role on the open market to see if they can find someone better than Dame Noeline Taurua. Taurua has been in the job since 2018 and her… Video, Audio
15,000 Teenagers working up to 50 hours to support families
Imagine facing the choice of a quality education class or putting food on the table for your family. That's the reality for over 15,000 teenagers taking on 20 to 50 hours of paid work a week on top of… Video, Audio
Resident just moved home: 2017 Port Hills fires destroyed her last
Fire and Emergency says it's in for the long haul as 27 fire trucks and 14 helicopters continue to battle a massive fire in the Port Hills. Two fixed wing aircraft are dropping retardent in a… Video, Audio
Auckland CBD outpaces NZ's economic growth for second year
Auckland's city centre has outpaced New Zealand's national economic growth for the second year in a row. That's according to just-released data for the year ended March 2023, indicating the city… Video, Audio
Smokefree repeal another 'zombie argument' - expert
It's been a familar refrain since at least last year's election, New Zealand's extensive smoke-free legislation will inevitably result in an increase in blackmarket trade. However, in the latest… Video, Audio
Showers and washing machines for homeless open in Porirua
The mayor of Porirua says being clean is a human right, as a new shower and washing machine service for homeless people in the city opens. Orange Sky Aotearoa is expanding its service into Porirua… Video, Audio
51 year old first-timer makes Manu World Champs
A 51 year old first-timer has made a big splash in Christchurch, earning her a place at the Manu World Champs in Auckland next month. Tania Veronese-Cowell flung herself off a three metre diving board… Video, Audio
Nest Fest: Artists and crew thousands out of pocket
The company behind a Hawke's Bay music festival has collapsed, leaving dozens of musicians and crew thousands of dollars out of pocket. The two day Nest Fest in Hastings in early January featured big… Video, Audio
Horticulture NZ calling for renewed effort for support
It could take years before many growers on the East Coast are back to where they were before Cyclone Gabrielle. Almost a year since the deluge devastated growing areas across Hawke's Bay, Tairāwhiti… Video, Audio
Sacha Bond to attempt sheep shearing world record
There'll be some serious day time sheep counting in Southland tomorrow, as shearer Sacha Bond attempts a world record. She'll have nine hours to shear more than 452 ewes, the current record in this… Video, Audio
Transport Minister responds to axing Auckland fuel tax
Today, the government announced the end date of axing Auckland's regional fuel tax, June 30.
Mayor Wayne Brown has said the funding loss means he'll probably have to cancel a bunch of projects… Audio
State of emergency declared in Bluecliffs
A state of emergency has been declared in the small southland community of Bluecliffs. The settlement is about an hour and 15 minutes from Invercargill. The Waiau River is running high and more rain… Video, Audio
Evening business for 8 February 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Whakapapa ski slopes buyer walks away
The future of Mt Ruapehu is again shrouded in uncertainty after the presumed buyer Whakapapa ski slopes buyer walked away. A government rescue package meant skiing could at last take place on the… Video, Audio
Black Caps win over South Africa in first cricket test
After a big win over an understrength South Africa in the first cricket test yesterday the Black Caps could be forgiven for looking at what's next. Australia arrive here in the next two weeks for a… Video, Audio
Facial recognition tech in supermarkets like taking 'fingerprint or strand of DNA'
An A-I expert is warning of privacy creep and a survelliance society. Dr Kate Bower from Australia's Human Technology Institute, specialises in A-I regulation. She compares facial recognition… Video, Audio