Episodes

  • Africa: Dozens of Russian mercenaries killed in Mali

    Africa: Dozens of Russian mercenaries killed in Mali
    Jul 31 2024
    Africa correspondent Elna Schutz speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about dozens of Russian mercenaries being killed in Mali, a high-profile court case about tuna and how African nations have been faring so far in the Olympics.
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    5 mins
  • Most submissions oppose repealing Section 7AA from Oranga Tamariki Act

    Most submissions oppose repealing Section 7AA from Oranga Tamariki Act
    Jul 31 2024
    Most have pointed to the Bill as a breach of te Tiriti o Waitangi, while another submitter who works in social investment queried the long term costs the policy reversal would have on the taxpayer. However, the ACT party, whose coalition agreement with National secured the legislations removal, said it is about supporting universal human rights, Lillian Hanly reports.
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    4 mins
  • Dunedin Councillor breaches code of conduct with race-based comments

    Dunedin Councillor breaches code of conduct with race-based comments
    Jul 31 2024
    The Dunedin City Council has upheld the findings of a code of conduct complaint investigation - into race-based comments made by councillor Lee Vandervis. It found Mr Vandervis breached the code by using inflammatory language that diminished the standing of mana whenua - and by failing to attend Te Pae Māori meetings. Samantha Gee reports.
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    4 mins
  • Evening business for 31 July 2024

    Evening business for 31 July 2024
    Jul 31 2024
    News from the business sector, including a market report.
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    5 mins
  • How do people feel about tax cuts coming into effect?

    How do people feel about tax cuts coming into effect?
    Jul 31 2024
    Tax cuts come into effect today, it's the first adjustment to tax brackets in 14 years. The cuts are expected to cost 3.7 billion dollars a year and are being funded by savings and other revenue initiatives like jobs losses in the public service. Independent analysis has found thousands of families will be worse off under the changes and top 40% of earners will get nearly two thirds of the money. Visual journalist Nathan McKinnon asked people on the streets of Christchurch how much money they'll be getting and how they feel about getting some more money in their pockets.
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    2 mins
  • Black Ferns medal puts NZ 16th on Olympic medal table

    Black Ferns medal puts NZ 16th on Olympic medal table
    Jul 31 2024
    The Black Ferns defended their Olympic crown this morning, winning gold in Paris with a 19-12 win over Canada in the final. New Zealand's sole medal puts the country 16th on medal table which is headed by Japan with seven gold, Sports editor Stephen Hewson reports.
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    4 mins
  • MPs warned charter schools will loot resources

    MPs warned charter schools will loot resources
    Jul 31 2024
    MP's have also been told the publicly-funded, private schools will breach human rights and international labour agreements. The warnings came in submissions to Parliament's Education and Workforce Committee which is considering a bill reintroducing the schools, education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.
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    3 mins
  • Olympics: Black Ferns beat Canada

    Olympics: Black Ferns beat Canada
    Jul 31 2024
    After a week of waiting, we've finally been able to spend today basking in the glory of our first gold medal at the Olympic Games. The Ferns beat Canada 19-12 in an exciting match played out this morning. Rebecca Sowden, a former international Football Fern and founder of Team Heroine, speaks to Susana Lei'ataua.
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    5 mins