Billy Preston
The life and legacy of Billy Preston
Billy Preston was an American keyboardist and singer/songwriter. Simon Sweetman goes through his life and legacy, including working with some of the biggest names in music history. Audio
Customs asking ship crews for Covid-19 protocol proof
Customs is asking that the crew of overseas vessels arriving at Port Taranaki carry evidence they have completed Covid-19 protocols and have health authority permission when they take shore leave.
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International cargo crew skip Covid-19 protocols
A bungle by Taranaki health officials has resulted in the crew of an overseas cargo vessel being allowed shore leave before they completed Covid-19 isolation protocols.
The District Health Board's… Audio
Taranaki shipping workers stopped sailors disembarking
Crew members of an overseas cargo vessel were granted shore leave in Taranaki despite not completing Covid-19 isolation protocols.
Taranaki District Health Board's sign off meant that more than 20… Audio
Sea freight industry targets 28 day visa rule
Overly onerous visa applications are hammering international bulk shipping, for which the New Zealand economy relies upon for trade within the world, say leaders in the sea freight industry. They are… Audio
Ear Candy
William Dart tastes a number of examples of the musical equivalent of sugar. Unlike the food though, there are no health downsides here. Audio