Steve Smith
Northland's Chamber of Commerce reacts to Budget
Yesterday's budget had money set aside for new hospital funding and more classrooms in schools. Rail network investment plus feasibility studies for a dry dock in Northland and a possible new port in… Audio
Mangonui Harbour Warden on Far North boat tragedy
The search for the last person missing in the Far North fishing boat disaster will resume this morning.
Four people died and and five were rescued after the Enchanter sank off North Cape on Sunday… Audio
Northland's chance to move out of red today
The Government will announce today whether Northland will remain in red under the Covid-19 traffic light system.
Cabinet ministers met yesterday to decide whether to tweak the settings.
Currently… Audio
Summer business down in Northland under red light settings
After a relatively quiet summer, Northlanders are calling for regional financial support to keep businesses open and people employed.
The region remains under the red traffic light, and some don't… Audio
Northland business leader disappointed as red limits remain
Northland Chamber of Commerce chief executive Steve Smith says the decision to keep the region in red level limits is not what he was expecting, "and certainly not what we were hoping for".
"Any form… Video, Audio
Covid-19: Northland businesses want out of red light
It's decision day for Auckland, Northland, Tairāwhiti and Whanganui with they possibility all or some will move out of red and into the orange light setting.
Businesses in Te Tai Tokerau want the… Audio
Whangārei centre's final chance for $60m govt funding
Whangarei is at risk of losing a huge government grant for a conference and events centre, plaza, bridge and ferry terminal. Last year the Provincial Growth Fund committed 60-million-dollars to Oruku… Audio
Covid-19: Highs and lows at alert level 2 in Northland
Business is back in Te Tai Tokerau.
But lurching in and out of lockdown has taken its toll.
Sam Olley reports from Whangarei. Audio
Northland businesses wary after positive Covid-19 case
A Northland business leader was surprised to see trading continue at many shops and companies in the region immediately following news of a Covid-19 community case.
Northland Chamber of Commerce… Audio
Tasman and Northland lead regional economic bounce
It's the top of the islands, both north and south, leading the way in the latest figures that measure New Zealand's regional economic activity.
While metro regions are struggling to shake off the… Audio
Vacant shops, falling sales challenge retail sector
Changing shopping habits and flat turnover in the retail sector is resulting in an increasing number of vacant shops. The most recent statistics from Retail NZ show turnover was sluggish in the second… Audio
Sports News for 16 September 2019
Sophie Pascoe has finished a perfect campaign at the World Para Swimming Championships in London. Audio
England still trying to crack Steve Smith
Joe Root hasn't given up hope of cracking the Steve Smith code as England push for a consolation victory in the fifth Ashes test.
Sports News for 9 September 2019
Former two-time World Rugby player of the year Beauden Barrett says he's looking forward to tackling his second Rugby World Cup. Audio
Sports News for 19 August 2019
New Zealand netball coach Noeline Taurua will stay on for one more series, but it's not yet know whether she'll be involved with the team beyond this year. Audio
Smith refuses to contemplate captaincy
Steve Smith has accepted he may never captain Australia again as he seeks to rebuild his shattered reputation in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal.
Steve Smith to play in Caribbean Premier League
Former Australian cricket captain Steve Smith will play in the Caribbean Premier League as he continues his 12-month ban from Australian cricket for ball-tampering.
Smith opens up on tears after ball-tampering scandal
Steve Smith has opened up about the personal lows that followed Australia's cheating scandal in Cape Town, saying he spent four days in tears.
Exiled Smith returns home
Steve Smith has returned to Australia declaring he's ready to get back to business after coming to terms with his appalling error of judgment in Cape Town.
Cricket Australia waits on word on Warner challenge
Former Australian captain Steve Smith and batsman Cameron Bancroft have said they will not contest the sanctions imposed on them by Cricket Australia.