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Browns Bay gym closed after visit by covid-positive case
A gym in Auckland's Browns Bay will remain closed until at least tomorrow, after a covid-positive person attended it last Saturday, following a boot camp session.
The Snap Fitness is undergoing a… Audio
Silver Ferns set to take on men tonight
There's been three changes in the Silver Ferns squad named to take on the New Zealand men's netball team tonight, in what's expected to be a bruising battle for both sides.
The last time the teams… Audio
MoE calls for te reo Māori experts to teach teachers
The Ministry of Education is confident there are enough reo and tikanga experts to start rolling out a programme to train teachers in the language, so that they can teach it to children.
Te Ahu o te… Audio
Christchurch Cathedral cost blows out to $154-million
The cost of re-instating Christchurch's Anglican cathedral has sky-rocketed, increasing nearly 50 percent to $154 million.
In 2017, the rebuild cost was originally estimated to be $104 million.
This… Audio
Nurse's registration cancelled after racist remarks
The registration of New Plymouth nurse, Deborah Kathryn Hugill - more commonly known as Debbie Newport - has been cancelled for the next two years after posts she made on social media were found to be… Audio
Tech business owner Ian Taylor says Covid Card delays frustrating
The Covid Card has not been trialled in the general population, despite the Minister of Health this morning telling RNZ a trial had begun.
The trial was due to start a month ago.
But the Ministry… Audio
NZ First Foundation accused of using a "fraudulent device, trick or stratagem"
New court documents show the pair charged following a Serious Fraud Office investigation into the New Zealand First Foundation are accused of using a "fraudulent device, trick or stratagem" to secure… Audio
Cook Islands travel bubble could open next month
Quarantine-free travel to the Cook Islands could be a reality for New Zealanders from as early as next month.
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The Cook Islands Prime Minister, Mark Brown, says with New Zealand… Audio
Ashburton Work and Income killer appears at court of appeal
The man convicted of killing two women in the Ashburton Work and Income office in 2014 is arguing he was unfit to stand trial because of a skin condition.
Russell John Tully was senteneced to life in… Audio
World in Sport for 7 October 2020
The Pacific Island community reacts to another Super Rugby snub, the Cook Islands Games gathers pace and the Pacific Mini Games set to be delayed until 2022. Audio
South Island gets relief from snowy blast from tonight
The South Island will have to deal with freezing temperatures until tonight, when north westerly winds are expected to bring warmer weather.
Farmers in Otago and Southland say this week's heavy snow… Audio
ACT to cut DHBs, review pharmac if it helps form next
The ACT Party plans to drastically reduce the number of District Health Boards and seek a review of Pharmac, if they help form part of the next government.
ACT's leader, David Seymour released the… Audio
Midday Rural News for 30 September 2020
Political parties outline their plans for rural health.
Susan Murray has nga korero e pa ana ki te taiwhenua. Audio
Midday Sports News for 30 September 2020
South Africa rugby has laid the blame for its planned move squarely with New Zealand.
Barry Guy has te pūrongo hakinakina. Audio
Midday Business News for 30 September 2020
E-commerce businesses show a woeful ignorance of the rules.
Maja Burry has te pūrongo pakihi. Audio
Police promise privacy will be considered when choosing new tech
The New Zealand Police say a new policy on new technologies will ensure that privacy and ethical concerns are met.
The policy outlines how staff need to deal with external proposals to test or trial… Audio
South Africa pull out of Super Rugby competition
South Africa has today announced it will no longer be involved in the Super Rugby competition, voting instead to explore joining Europe's professional rugby tournament. The move comes after New… Audio
SFO investigation damage already done - political commentator
The New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters, has accused the Serious Fraud Office of interfering with the election.
The SFO has charged two people with obtaining by deception after an investigation… Audio
Natonal wants to double the SFO budget if elected
National wants to double the budget of the Serious Fraud Office and change its name, if elected. The party's leader Judith Collins says the new Serious Fraud and Anti-Corruption Agency would have an… Audio
Waka Kotahi monitoring winds on Auckland Harbour Bridge
The Transport Agency - Waka Kotahi - says it's monitoring Auckland wind speeds minute-by-minute, to ensure it is still safe for traffic to use the damaged Harbour Bridge. Strong gusts saw it closed to… Audio