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National, ACT dismiss Cancer Society's letter on Maori health
Both National and ACT have dimissed an open letter from the Cancer Society, urging them to rethink their opposition to the Maori Health Authority. The Cancer Society - along with more than a dozen… Audio
All Black great Dan Carter to kick 1598 goals in 24 hours
All Black great Dan Carter has put his rugby boots back on in the name of charity. The former first-five is aiming for 1598 goal kicks in the next 24 hours. It's for his DC10 fund - a dedicated… Video, Audio
How to do a RAT properly - Lisa Owen learns from a pharmacist
There's a call for more pharmacy supervised RATS following concerns about their DIY accuracy. RNZ is aware of people testing negative more than once using RATs, only to be confirmed to be positive… Video, Audio
NZ fertiliser costs rise as Russian sanctions enforced
Farmers will face increased costs for fertiliser, caused by the import bans and tariff hikes imposed on Russia because of its invasion of Ukraine. And those higher costs will eventually be passed on… Audio
Consumer NZ calls for end to KiwiSaver loophole in contracts
A KiwiSaver loophole means thousands of dollars are being shaved off some people's take-home pay. Consumer NZ says it is simply not fair. Employers can include what's called a "total remuneration"… Video, Audio
Evening business for Thursday 7 April 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6303162791001 Video, Audio
Auckland Zoo's last elephant Burma prepares to leave for Aus
It's the end of an era. Auckland Zoo is saying goodbye to their last beloved elephant in a few weeks.
Anjalee has already crossed the ditch to her new home at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, and Burma… Video, Audio
More support on way for drought-hit southern farmers
The Agriculture Minister says more support is on its way for drought-hit southern farmers. Damien O'Connor has visited Southland today, where he spoke to farmers and community leaders, and revealed… Audio
Primary principal on banning fizzy drinks in schools
Is it time to ban unhealthy drinks from schools? The government wants feedback on a plan to outlaw fizz and all other sugary drinks from primary schools, meaning water, milk and non-dairy alternatives… Video, Audio
Uni students more than twice as likely to live in mouldy homes
Tertiary students are more than twice as likely as the rest of us to be living in damp and mouldy homes.
That's the finding of a survey of 522 students by researchers at the University of Otago.
And… Video, Audio
Concerns some rest homes no longer checking vaccine passes
Some rest homes are no longer requiring people to show vaccine passports before visiting loved ones.
Instead, RAT tests are among measures aimed at keeping Covid-19 away from vulnerable older people.
…$300 of cigarettes stolen in ram raid involving 11-year-old
An 11-year-old driver is one of nine young people picked up by police following a ram raid on an Auckland dairy overnight.
Sandringham residents raised the alarm after spotting three cars they… Video, Audio
Recent Super Rugby red cards an anomaly - NZ Rugby
New Zealand Rugby believes the rash of red cards in the last round of Super Rugby was an anomaly and they're confident new guidelines around dangerous play will reduce the number of concussions in the… Audio
Physical activity declined through pandemic - Sport NZ survey
Covid-19 has caused some to become couch potatoes. A Sport NZ study shows post the 2020 lockdown, participation in weekly physical activity was down almost six percent on pre-pandemic levels.
The… Audio
Lake Wanaka nears lowest levels in 30 years
The life blood is draining out of Lake Wanaka - water.
The lake is approaching it's lowest level in almost 30 years - threatening marine life, and worrying local farmers after what has been described… Audio
Some caught out by cooling house prices
Small-time developers or builders trying to make a buck will most likely be the ones left in the lurch as house prices look to be cooling.
Data from Corelogic shows while year-on-year growth remains… Audio
Airbnb reacts to 'restrictive' new rules from Christchurch council
'Restrictive and outdated' - that's Airbnb's assessment of new rules coming from Christchurch City Council.
Some short-term accommodation providers are being made to apply for resource consent.
The… Audio
Evening business for Thursday 6 April 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6303036284001 Video, Audio
Golf world waits for Tiger to tee off at Masters
Tiger Woods has the sports world waiting with anticipation.
The golf superstar is set to make yet another improbable comeback when the famed Masters tournament tees off on Friday.
The return comes… Audio
Expert calls for pharmacies to do RATs to improve accuracy
An Auckland University epidemiologist wants pharmacies to be doing RATs, to improve the accuracy of tests and better capture the results.
There are increasing reports of people being having the… Audio
