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Wellington Airport against pedestrian crossing on nearby road
Wellington Airport wants to abort the landing of a pedestrian crossing and traffic lights on a nearby road.
But local cycling and pedestrian advocates say their safety shouldn't be up for debate.
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Eight miners' remains now found in years after Pike River blast
The remains of eight Pike River miners have now been found as a borehole drilling investigation into the 2010 explosion comes to an end.
The criminal investigation into the mining disaster which… Audio
Hipkins details changes to Covid case isolation
Isolation times for Covid cases is being cut from 10 days to seven.
It's to help keep the wheels turning around country as more people with the virus and their household contacts are stuck at home… Video, Audio
McDonald's, Starbucks close Russian stores over Ukraine attack
A number of big name western brands have added to the Kremlin's global isolation over its invasion of Ukraine.
McDonalds and Starbucks will temporarily close stores in Russia, while Pepsi and… Audio
Whānau across Aotearoa struggle with basics as costs rise
The drive to school, or lunch when the kids get there. Filling the car or feeding the whānau.
Bills or ballooning debt. Families across Aotearoa are struggling to make ends meet as the cost of living… Video, Audio
White Ferns back on track in Cricket World Cup
The White Ferns are back on track at the Cricket World Cup, but not everyone is happy.
After a shock first-up loss to the West Indies - the hosts easily beat Bangladesh in a rain-affected match in… Video, Audio
Cleaning up Parliament after the protest - one week on
It's been almost a week since the anti-mandate protesters were cleared off Parliament's lawn and the surrounding streets.
Since then, there's been a massive clean up job underway to return the area… Video, Audio
Tepid response from NZ Ukrainians on govt's Russia sanctions
Ukrainans in New Zealand are giving the government's sanctions plan a lukewarm response.
While they say it's a good step - some think it's come too late.
Katie Doyle reports. Audio
Immigration Minister on Ukraine refugees for NZ
It's been two years since New Zealand last fulfilled its refugee quota of 1500 people.
So with so many Ukrainians displaced, how easy would it be for New Zealand to offer a safe haven to refugees… Video, Audio
New bylaw raises New Plymouth dog owners' hackles
A proposed new dog bylaw in New Plymouth has got canine lovers' in a spin.
The council wants to ban off-leash dogs from sections of Onuku Taipari - currently the only city beach where dogs can roam… Video, Audio
Critical health staff with Omicron can now return to Covid ward
Critical health staff who are infected with Omicron can now return to work on Covid wards.
Infected staff who work in other hospital departments can also come back to work earlier - on day six if… Audio
Weather still wreaking havoc in NSW, Sydney inundated
The wild weather that has been causing havoc in eastern Australia seems to have stalled over Greater Sydney, which is under the 17th day of a torrential downpour. with more days forecast.
Evacuation… Video, Audio
Auckland house values up 34 percent on average
Auckland homeowners have confirmation today they're sitting on a gold mine with property valuations up 34 percent on average.
Suburbs in Auckland's south and west, as well as Great Barrier Island… Video, Audio
Evening business for Tuesday 8 March
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Ukrainian in Dunedin urges govt to let family come to NZ
Ukrainians in NZ are appealing for the government to grant war refugees and family members immediate safe haven in NZ.
The government today announced an automatic 12 month visa extension for… Video, Audio
Ukraine civilians killed as Russian invasion goes on
French President Emmanuel Macron has accused his Russian counterpart of moral cynicism as the invasion of Ukraine enters its 12th day.
Ukraine and Russia cannot agree on plans to establish… Audio
More struggle as petrol prices continue to rise
Petrol thefts are on the rise as more motorists struggle with pain at the pump. Prices are increasing across the country, with $3/litre now the norm at many stations.
Electric vehicle owners are… Audio
Consumer Affairs Minister on supermarket problems
Minister of Consumer Affairs David Clark talks to Lisa Owen about the lack of competition and inflated prices in New Zealand supermarkets.
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Supermarket probe shows problems, but no shake-up yet
Muted competition and inflated profits, but the Commerce Commission has resisted the temptation for major changes to the grocery market.
In its final report, the commission has found competition in… Audio
Abuse in Care: Young Māori tell of being torn from whānau
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission has heard of young Māori being torn from their families and put into a system that wrote them off from the start.
Today is the first day of a two week hearing into… Audio