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Japan begins releasing treated radioactive water
Japan started releasing treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean yesterday afternoon, to the dismay of local fishing communities.
The move drew… Audio
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NZ Pakistan community on attempted assassination of fmr prime minister Imran Khan
New Zealand's Pakistani community is still trying to come to grips with the news of the assassination attempt on former prime minister, Imran Khan, overnight.
Mr Khan was shot in the shin when his… Audio
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French rugby fan excited for Rugby World Cup clash
The Black Ferns will need to break a four-match losing streak against France in tomorrow's Rugby World Cup semi-final, to have a chance at defending their title.
New Zealand are the official… Audio
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Public weighs in on calls to ban fireworks
Fireworks sparked a massive blaze north of Christchurch, forcing more than 100 people to be evacuated from their homes this week.
Michael Cropp asked some central Wellington workers whether… Audio
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Government makes an offer long-running firefighter pay dispute
Firefighters have called off today's strike action after the Government stepped in with an offer to help settle the long-running industrial dispute.
Fire and Emergency's chief executive Kerry Gregory… Audio
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Starship missed out on winnings
The Starship Foundation missed out on a $500,000 donation at the weekend, when the 4-year-old horse "I Wish I Win" won the Golden Eagle race at Rosehill in Sydney.
10-percent of the winnings was… Audio
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Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon on the fire
Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon spoke to Michael Cropp about the latest updates. Audio
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Niva Chittock at the christchurch forest fire
Fire and emergency updated the local community on Thursday morning, and our reporter Niva Chittock was there, She spoke to Michael Cropp Audio
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23-year-old Ben Bell wins Gore's mayoral race
Ben Bell will become the country's youngest mayor.
The 23-year-old has ousted six-term mayor Tracy Hicks by just eight votes, after a judge dismissed his bid for a recount.
He spoke to Michael… Audio
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Midday Business News for 2 November 2022
Unemployment is still near record lows, and more financial pressure lies ahead for homeowners. Audio
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Some communities unable to afford climate change protection
A new government report confirms poorer, coastal and low-lying riverside communities will not be able to pay to protect themselves from the effects of climate change.
It identifies 44 lower-income… Audio
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Economist on Reserve bank and employment figures
The Reserve Bank says the country's financial system remains sound, but the tight labour market has economists worried.
The central bank warned some households and businesses will come under… Audio
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Mis and dis information some of biggest concerns for NZers
Mis and disinformation are among the country's top security threats; and it's pulling communities and families apart.
One in four respondents to this year's National Security Public Survey said the… Audio
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National's Matt Doocey discusses drivers of youth crime
The National Party says more meaningful consequences are needed to prevent young people from serious offending.
Yesterday a 14-year-old was arrested on 81 charges, following a string of serious… Audio
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Update on Oranga Tamariki report into Malachi Subecz murder
The office for the Minister for Children says it is up to Oranga Tamariki to release a review into the Ministry's actions in the lead up to the murder of 5-year-old Malachi Subecz.
Malachi was killed… Audio
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Grace Millane's killer appealing other convictions
The lawyer for Grace Millane's killer has told the Court of Appeal in Auckland that two other women felt driven to be her voice in separate trials which resulted in further convictions.
Jesse Kempson… Audio
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Police investigating unexplained death in Riccarton
A large police cordon is still in place in Riccarton, Christchurch, after a person died shortly before 4 o'clock this morning on Matipo Street.
The police are treating it as an unexplained death.
… Audio
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Consumer NZ tests customer service wait times
How long is too long to wait to talk to a company's customer service centre?
Consumer NZ recently found wait times for 21 companies across internet, banks, post, and transport sectors ranged from a… Audio
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Seven Christchurch vape stores fined for underage sales
Seven Christchurch vape stores have been caught selling their products to 16-year-olds.
They were caught during a controlled purchase operation on 39 retailers in August and October.
Vapes can only… Audio
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Rotorua emergency housing system "set up for failure"
A Rotorua motel owner says the emergency housing system is set up for failure.
Alpin Motel's Joanne McCracken is just one of several people to speak at a hearing on emergency housing in the city… Audio
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Communities Against Alcohol Harm says alcohol reform good first step
Audio 31 Oct 2022There's some disappointment that the Government's planned alcohol law reforms don't go further.
The government wants to change the rules to stop liquor stores and supermarkets tying up councils in… Audio
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Protest action brings Transmission Gully to grinding halt
Protest action bought the southbound lane of Transmission Gully north of Wellington to a standstill this morning.
Up to 20 people are understood to be involved in the climate protest. Police are… Audio
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More power plants needed to meet future demand
The Electricity Authority says New Zealand needs to increase generation capacity by 400-500 megawatts each year 'til 2050.
The Electricity Authority has released a consultation paper, laying out… Audio
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No sign of spring uptick as house prices continue to decline
The decline in the housing market is continuing with no sign of the traditional Spring uptick.
September's Real Estate Institute's house price index, which measures the changing value of properties… Audio
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Ak train disruption Kiwirail investigating subsidence on Western Line
Kiwirail has geotechnical engineers on-site today to investigate subsidence on a section of the Western rail line near New Lynn station in Auckland.
Passenger trains are running at a reduced… Audio