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Former Talisman Gold Mines boss fined $100k over online posts
Matthew Geoffrey Hill made 90 posts to an online investor forum without disclosing his chief executive role.
'Hours of unpaid labour' to qualify: Call for paid placements
Teachers, healthcare workers, and social workers have marched to Parliament pleading for payment while they train for the job.
Out of work govt worker helping others
Out of work government worker Paula speaks to Lisa Owen about helping others in the same boat navigate the realities of unemployment. Audio
ACT MP sells shares in drug companies
ACT MP Todd Stephenson is selling his shares in three drug companies - after Labour accused him in Parliament of being a "pharmaceutical industry plant". Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch… Audio
Police officer charged with causing death of fleeing motorcyclist heading to trial
The Auckland officer has pleaded not guilty and will stand trial before a jury.
The pain game of lingering for elective surgery
Checkpoint's Lisa Owen speaks to four people on the elective surgery waiting list, about their experiences, and their long wait. Audio
Auckland Transport back-tracks on bus-only lanes
Auckland Transport is back-tracking on Karangahape Road's bus-only lanes, opening them up to all traffic on weekends and weekday mornings.
Govt urged to make deeper public service cuts
The government is again facing criticism over its job cuts - but this time, with arguments they're too shallow. Lauren Crimp reports. Audio
Bluebridge ferries issued warning over fine print
It comes after 12 complaints about the company over a string of cancelled trips.
One in six of funded visa scheme workers overstaying
More than 1200 people arrived to work in jobs connected to the recovery effort since last year's Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland floods, on a fees-free visa.
Commuter ferry could set sail in Tauranga
A ferry service between Mount Maunganui and Tauranga could be on the way in 2025.
Oral Questions for 28 May 2024
Questions to Ministers DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? STUART SMITH to the Minister of Finance: What recent announcements has… Audio
Shock at new container-style Kāinga Ora apartments
"They look like those storage containers put on top of each other," said stunned locals.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 28 May 2024
On today's episode, Wellington Central MP Tamatha Paul says the extensive job cuts to the public service is carnage and has destroyed the capital, a petition calling for paid healthcare, education and… Audio
Aviation law expert on turbulence related injuries
An aviation law expert says turbulence and in-flight upsets are now the leading causes of airline cabin injuries. Lawyer and former president of Aviation Law Association of Australia and New Zealand… Audio
Educating teachers: 'It's not just about bums on seats'
Universities warn changes to teacher education won't fix teacher shortages, and that it is not realistic to expect teachers to graduate fully prepared to work.
Petition for paid student placements brought to parliament
A petition calling for paid healthcare, education and social work training is set to be delivered to parliament. Paid Placements Aotearoa's Bex Howells spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Rates reprieve for Canterbury households, but transport projects delayed
Canterbury households are facing a lower than expected rates rise after the regional council found savings.
Rishi Sunak proposes tax cuts for pensioners in new UK election pledge
Costs associated with keeping pension hikes at or above inflation have come under increased scrutiny in recent years after inflation soared.
Rent stress as accommodation supplement stagnant
The government payment designed to help people struggling to pay for housing hasn't been increased in six years.