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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAfter 145 years iconic Auckland department store Smith and Caughey's will close its doors for the final time this Sunday at 4pm. The closure was set for the end of July but Aucklanders have been snapping up the discounted items almost all of the stock is gone. Reporter Louise Ternouth spoke to Lisa Owen.…
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1 UK nationals among victims of Air India plane crash 6:19
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedUnited Kingdom correspondent Edward O'Driscoll spoke to Lisa Owen about the victims of the Air India plane crash that was supposed to fly to London, many of which were UK nationals.
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1 Chinese national given life sentence for murder of Yanfei Bao 3:56
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe man who murdered Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao has been jailed for life and will spend at least the next 17 years behind bars.
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1 Sonny Bill Williams set for grudge match against Aussie league player 4:10
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedA grudge match 10 years in the making will finally play out in the boxing ring in Sydney next month. Former All Black Sonny Bill Williams will face Australian rugby league player Paul Gallen. Williams, a one-time heavyweight national champion, was promoting the fight at an Auckland gym and said this bout is personal. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.…
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1 Coroner wants re-investigation of death of Gore pre-schooler 6:21
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedA coroner wants the police to reinvestigate the death of Gore pre-schooler Lachlan Jones, saying too many questions remain unanswered and criticising flaws in earlier investigations.
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1 Israel decares state of emergency amid Iran attacks 6:49
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedExplosions have boomed across Iran's capital Tehran overnight as Israel launched an attack on the country's military facilities. The attack has reportedly killed the chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guard and other high-ranking regime officials. Meanwhile a state of emergency has been declared in Israel, with air raid sirens ringing out as Iran vows to retaliate. BBC's Middle East editor Sebastian Usher spoke to Lisa Owen.…
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1 Japanese school lunches example for Kiwi counterparts 3:54
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe free school lunch programme has gotten major backlash over the cut-price lunches provided by the School Lunch Collective. But in other countries, similar programmes have thrived. Japan has been providing school lunches for 136 years and the Japanese Embassy in Wellington invited guests along to see what they're like. It put on the sort of lunches children in primary schools across Japan eat every school day. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.…
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1 Subbies owed money in Du Val collapse companies 'barely survived' 3:42
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedSome subbies still owed money in the Du Val collapse have said their companies have barely survived and they doubt they'll ever see a cent. The Du Val property group of about 70 entities was put into statutory management by the government last year. At last count its debts were more than $300 million. One of the group's founders, Kenyon Clarke, has remained defiant as they head to the High Court on Monday, saying Du Val had the situation under control when that control was taken away. Rowan Quinn reports.…
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The Super Rugby Pacifc semi-finals are set to kick off with the Blues looking to break the Crusader's 30 game playoff unbeaten streak on home turf. It would be a second huge upset in just as many weeks if the Auckland side pulls it off, after a nailbiting victory over the Chiefs who have their own semifinal matchup this weekend in Hamilton. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.…
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Data compiled by Infometrics for RNZ looked at the types of jobs that have disappeared over the past 25 years. Service station attendants were near the top of the list, with 77% of their roles, or 5,557 people gone. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Lisa Owen about the changing face of the New Zealand workforce.…
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Israel has launched a major attack on Iran's capital, targeting military and nuclear sites. Iran's top military commander and other high-ranking regime officials have reportedly been killed. Iran has promised retaliation, and have said Israel will pay a "heavy price". Israel has declared a state of emergency as it braces for retalliation. Correspondent in Tel Aviv, Trent Murray spoke to Lisa Owen.…
Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about the United States announcing it will review the AUKUS security pact, putting Australia's multi-billion dollar nuclear submarine deal in a spot of difficulty.
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEducation advocates have said a government decision to remove special funding for Pacific and Māori students in vocational courses harks back to the days of a one-size-fits all education model. The funding cut applies to a per-student subsidy for Pacific and Māori enrolments at poytechnics and private training institutions. It is used to help fund dedicated support services for these students. Teuila Fuatai reports.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedNetball New Zealand has called for World Netball to amend its strict eligibility criteria, which prevents players representing two different countries at consecutive world cups. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
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While farmers are treated to record dairy and meat prices, mental health is still a massive issue with disproportionately high suicide rates in rural areas. Huge work loads, isolation and lots of financial pressure can all take a toll. A $3 million funding boost for the Rural Support Trust has been a welcome announcement at Fieldays in Hamilton, but has now sparked calls for more clinical psychologists in rural areas. Alexa Cook reports.…
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1 Social media videos promoting ways to 'game' the KiwiSaver system 10:16
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedInland revenue figures show a record number of hardship withdrawals from KiwiSaver is the past year. Between July 2024 and April 2025, more than $389 million's been taken out of KiwiSaver for financial hardship reasons. That's up from $300m on the year before. People can access KiwiSaver retirement funds in significant financial hardship, including for example to pay for food, power or palliative care. However, a fund manager told Checkpoint there is a multitude of social media videos full of workarounds to help people qualify for a hardship withdrawals and effectively game the system. General Manager for KiwiSaver Fisher Funds, David Boyle spoke to Lisa Owen.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedA dozen Auckland High schools are voluntarily making changes to their competition rules to stamp out the use of so-called Year 14 players. Year 14's are students that return for an extra sixth year of high school so they can carry on playing sport. They're considered to have an unfair advantage due and age, size and experience. The issue is in the spotlight after Marlborough Boys' College confirmed it's fielding a first XV team with five year 14 players in this season's Miles Toyota Premiership. Auckland Grammar is one of the schools making changes to their rules to avoid the issue. Principal Tim O'Connor spoke to Lisa Owen.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedMark Lundy hasn't been able to speak a word publicly since he was released from prison early last month. That's because the man twice convicted of murdering his wife and daughter in Palmerston North over 20 years ago cannot speak to the media, post on social media or even blog about his case. Given he proclaims his innocence, some experts are concerned that this Parole Board condition impinges on his right to freedom of speech. Jimmy Ellingham reports.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe controversial 'run it straight' competition has announced it is relocating from Auckland to the Middle East. The much-maligned collision phenomenon was scheduled to host its final in Auckland this month, however, backlash has prompted a move to Dubai. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.…
Research out of Australia has revealed that 16 out of 20 sunscreens, many of them sold in New Zealand, do not meet their SPF claims. One product, which sells in New Zealand for around $50, claimed to provide SPF 50 protection, but was found to have an SPF of just four. Aussie consumer group Choice tested 20 sunscreen products from household brands, including Banana Boat, Nivea and Neutrogena. Their research tallies with previous testing carried out by Consumer NZ. Consumer NZ research writer Belinda Castles spoke to Lisa Owen.…
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US correspondent Zach Montellaro spoke to Lisa Owen about protests against the Trump administration's immigration raids expanding beyond Los Angeles.
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It's that time of year where bugs are rife, but there are questions around what the benchmark for a sick day is now, after the early post covid years where people were exiled from the office for the mildest sniffle. New Zealand workers are legally entitled to 10 paid sick days a year although some employers offer more. Head of Advocacy, Strategy and Finance at the Employers and Manufacturers Association Alan McDonald spoke to Lisa Owen.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedUnited Kingdom correspondent Edward O'Driscoll spoke to Lisa Owen about significant shakeup of abortion law on the horizon for Wales and England, as well as the worlds first strike in protest of the UK's paternity leave.
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe All Whites have fallen short in their Canadian Shield campaign in Toronto. New Zealand were beaten 2-1 this morning by Ukraine, ending any hopes of victory in the four nations tournament. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedNew Zealand has joined other countries in putting travel bans on two Israeli government ministers, prompting swift criticism from Israel and a rare rebuke from the United States to its allies. The two men at the centre of the bans: Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich are right wing hardliners who's support is essential to Netanyahu's coalition government. Our government said sanctioning the two men was the right thing to do. But opposition parties said it should have gone much further, much faster, accusing the government of cowardice.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHuge numbers are rolled into Fieldays in Hamilton as it kicked off, and it's expected many dairy farmers especially will be feeling flush. A record farmgate price for the 2024 to 2025 season combined with the government's move to allow farmers to deduct 20 percent off new farm equipment from their taxable income means the rural sector is looking in good shape. The Minister of Agriculture also announced a four million dollar boost to rural wellbeing and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon added that he wants farmers to know they are "deeply loved" by the government. Alexa Cook reports.…
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