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Corrections broke law over solitary confinement
4:07 PM.Corrections has been repeatedly breaking the law, effectively putting dozens of men into solitary confinement - some for more than two hundred days, according to a report by the prison inspectorate… Read more Audio
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Sydney on edge after second stabbing incident
5:44 PM.Sydney is on edge with a stabbing at a suburban church last night now declared a terrorism incident. Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Do you shop around for a Kiwisaver provider?
5:40 PM.Simplicity has been rated as New Zealanders' favourite Kiwisaver provider in Consumer NZ's latest Kiwisaver satisfaction survey. Georgie Hanafin asked people if they feel like they're getting a good… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 16 April 2024
5:35 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Whangarei CBD suffering in tough economic times
5:30 PM.Several shops in Whangarei's CBD are quietly closing down as tough economic times bite. North Chamber president Tim Robinson. Audio
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Hockey NZ turns to privater owners
5:26 PM.Hockey New Zealand has turned to private owners to help keep the Black Sticks competitive on the international stage. Sports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Govt cutting red tape in ECE sector
5:18 PM.The government's cutting the red tape in the early childhood sector, removing the requirement for the Ministry of Education to sign-off on new centres. Political reporter Giles Dexter reports. Audio
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Stuff to take over TV3 6pm bulletin
5:15 PM.Stuff has announced it will take over the running of TV3's 6pm bulletin in two months' time. Finn Blackwell reports. Audio
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Com Com takes court action against One NZ over 111 calls
5:08 PM.The Commerce Commission says One NZ has disregarded the safety of vulnerable customers over 111 calls when the power is out, and is taking the company to court. Commerce Commission Telecommunications… Read more Audio
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Great Barrier locals squeezed out of housing market
4:48 PM.People on Great Barrier Island are living in caravans, tents and shipping containers, saying wealthy holidaymakers buying up baches have pushed them out of the market. Luka Forman reports Audio
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North Otago mine turns to electric solution
4:40 PM.A North Otago gold mine has powered up an electrifying new addition to help it become more sustainable. Tess Brunton reports. Audio
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PM works to shore up relations in SE Asia
4:34 PM.From talk of war to slurping noodles - Christopher Luxon is continuing his push to shore up relationships across South East Asia - on what is his second day in Singapore. Deputy political editor Craig… Read more Audio
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Hurricanes' fans dare to dream
4:30 PM.Hurricanes fans are daring to dream, as their side remains unbeaten in Super Rugby. Sports journalist Jamie Wall speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Female plumbing apprentice takes top honours
4:24 PM.A female plumbing apprentice has taken out top honours in a nationwide scholarship contest Maria Contreras Huerta speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Donald Trump's historic criminal trial is underway
4:16 PM.United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump's historic criminal trial and Disney cracking down on people abusing disability services at their theme parks. Audio
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Air NZ upping use of sustainable fuel
4:10 PM.Air NZ's increasing its use of sustainable jet fuel in a bid to cut carbon emissions. Its Chief Sustainability Officer Kiri Hannifin speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Christopher Luxon meets with Singaporean counterpart
5:51 PM.Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch speaks to Lisa Owen about Christopher Luxon's meeting with his Singaporean counterpart Audio
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Pooch "too friendly" to sniff out drugs becomes quake response
5:44 PM.Asia correspondent Diane To speaks to Lisa Owen about RSF demanding answers from Hong Kong authorities over treatment of one of their officers, China and the US meeting with different allies and the… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 15 April 2024
5:30 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report Audio
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Govt looking into mega tunnel for under Wellington
5:30 PM.The government's suggesting a new underground mega-tunnel for the capital, but opponents say it's a colossal waste of money. Soumya Bhamidipati reports Video, Audio
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Building and construction sector could see wide spread
5:27 PM.The building and construction industry could be facing wide spread demolition, with a signficant slow down putting pressure on some companies. IRD is also cracking down on the sector that owes $900m… Read more Audio
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Blues forward Cameron Suafoa taking a break for
5:25 PM.Blues forward Cameron Suafoa has revealed he is taking a break from rugby to complete radiation treatment for cancer. The 25-year-old lock played two Super Rugby Pacific matches last month but has now… Read more Audio
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War memorial bearing deceased soldiers names vandalised
5:17 PM.What sort of person would disrespect a war memorial that bears the names of local soldiers killed in war? That's what the Hawkes Bay RSA is asking after a bronze plaque at Hatuma at Waipukurau was… Read more Audio
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Govt announces 'pawsitive' changes to tenancy rules
5:15 PM.The government's hoping the spirit of "common sense" will convince landlords to give tenants with pets a chance. Political reporter Giles Dexter reports Audio
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What do people think of the proposed $2.2bn Wellington mega tunnel?
4:55 PM.The government's looking into a $2.2bn mega tunnel under Wellington, to help solve congestion problems. The 4km tunnel would run from the Terrace to Kilbirnie. Reporter Pretoria Gordon asked people in… Read more Audio