Dairy Owners
Government plan to stub out smoking draws mixed reactions
While a Māori public health agency is describing the government's smokefree plan as a "world first" step towards a healthier future, many dairy owners are worried they will have to shut up shop. Audio
Indian and Chinese leaders want action on crime
Fifteen members of the Indian and Chinese communities meet with Government ministers this afternoon to demand action on crime. Video, Audio
Dairy owners say they haven't had security fund support
Police still can't say how much money has been distributed from a $1.8 million fund designed to protect dairies from violent attacks. They say security equipment has been installed in some stores but… Audio
Dairy owners get millions to combat robberies
The Government's unveiled a $1.8 million fund to help stop robberies at up to 600 dairies, superettes and other local stores Video, Audio
Police Minister to announce security fund for dairy owner
ACT leader David Seymour claims the government nicked his idea and have done a pathetic take of it so far. He says it's disappointing and a cynical, vote-buying policy which won't improve the… Audio
Cigarette companies should pay for protection- Akld community
Cigarette companies are being told they should pay for security at the country's dairies to protect owners from assaults. It comes after a spate of recent violent robberies on Auckland dairies and… Audio
Cigarette companies urged to help foot dairies security bill
A dairy owner says cigarette companies should help pay for security to protect shop keepers from assaults. Ash Dardarji has been in the dairy business for 30 years but he now wonders if selling… Audio
Calls for tougher penalties for youth robbers
An Auckland community have had enough - they've set up 'Solidarity Stand' a group pushing for tougher penalties for youth offenders and more police resources in the area to deter crime, after a series… Audio
'The cops never turn up,' say robbed dairy owners
Dairies in a south Auckland suburb say they are fed up with police failing to take calls about robberies seriously. Audio