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Better than a busway, cable car service pitched for Auckland
Friday, 10 May 2024, 9:43AMA transport group's pinpointed a route in Auckland where it would like to build a cable car system. Doppelmayr New Zealand...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 10 May 2024
Friday, 10 May 2024, 9:09AMOn the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 10th of May, Transpower and Energy Minister Simeon Brown discussed...
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Wrapping the Week: What makes a food "woke"?
Friday, 10 May 2024, 8:52AMKids will no longer be receiving “woke” food in their taxpayer funded lunches, quinoa and sushi being examples of this according...
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"We are not cheap": Minimal impact expected from increasing tourism levy
Friday, 10 May 2024, 8:30AMThere's doubts a potential raising of the international visitor levy will impact tourism numbers. Overseas visitors pay...
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Energy Minister says previous Govt had a "chilling effect" on power sector
Friday, 10 May 2024, 8:18AMKiwis are waking to freezing temperatures this morning and the threat of rolling power outages due to a nationwide grid emergency on...
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Seminars are a "practical step" for getting beneficiaries into work - Louise Upston
Friday, 10 May 2024, 8:10AMBeneficiaries will now need to attend work plan meetings or face sanctions. Social Development and Employment Minister Louise...
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Govt asked to "cobble together" funding to save archival programme
Friday, 10 May 2024, 8:04AMArchives New Zealand's shutting down its digital archiving programme. It's part of an initiative to digitise historically...
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"The industry will get through it": Transpower balances risk with power residuals
Friday, 10 May 2024, 7:45AMElectricity generation is running right on the line with risk outweighing residual power. Grid operator Transpower is running...
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Early cold snap threatens power grid as projects run behind
Friday, 10 May 2024, 7:34AMA potential power outage is looming in the chilly air. Many parts of the country have seen temperatures dropping below zero...
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Prince Harry met with unexpected family support at Invictus Games event
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 8:39PMPrince Harry received support from two of Princess Diana's siblings during his Invictus Games engagement. The Duke of Sussex...
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Quarterly results season: How did the US and Europe hold up?
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 8:22PMThe US and Europe have posted several quarterly results - and this season has been labelled 'spicy' and volatile by experts. Sam...
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AgriZeroNZ invests millions into US start-up producing 'methane vaccine'
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 8:17PMAgriZeroNZ, the joint venture fast-tracking emissions reduction tools for Kiwi farmers, has put up millions of dollars in...
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The end of cash? More banks phasing out ATMs
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 8:01PMIt's looking increasingly likely that cash is getting phased out. More and more banks have removed their ATMs, and Australia's...
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NZ braces for power shortage ahead of expert's warning
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 7:01PMThe nation is grappling with worsening power and gas shortages - in line with one expert's warning. In September 2023, Enerlytica...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 9 May 2024
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 7:21PMOn the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 9 May 2024, Transpower's warning Kiwis to reduce their...
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The Huddle: Should we have seen the power shortfall coming?
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 7:03PMTonight on The Huddle, Josie Pagani from Child Fund and ZB host Tim Beveridge joined in on a discussion about the following...
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'Worthwhile': Employment expert approves of work seminars for beneficiaries
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 6:31PMAn employment expert says compulsory work seminars for beneficiaries will make them more employable. Social Development and...
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Marketing expert slams 'shocking' Woolworths competition stuff-up
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 6:14PMThousands of people have been caught up in Woolworths whoopsie. The supermarket wrote to winners of a promotion, awarding...
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Finance Minister Willis promises 'meaningful but modest' tax cuts ahead of Budget 2024
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 6:08PMThe Finance Minister has promised Kiwis will benefit from meaningful tax cuts in this year's Budget. Nicola Willis gave a...
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'We're all being vigilant': Transpower issues warning ahead of tomorrow's cold snap
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 5:46PMTranspower is reminding people to avoid unnecessary power use. The grid operator is asking consumers to reduce electricity...
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Sydney man arrested after stabbing woman in gym car park
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 4:57PMOver in Sydney, a man's been arrested after a woman was stabbed in a gym car park. It's believed the man and the woman were...
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Barry Soper: Which Kiwis aren't getting a tax cut?
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 5:11PMFinance Minister Nicola Willis is still committed to giving Kiwis their promised tax cuts. Willis unveiled a preview of this...
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NZ Rugby launches bid to bring Richie Mo’unga back from Japan
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 4:55PMNew Zealand Rugby have expressed a desire to bring Richie Mo’unga home early from his Japanese contract with Toshiba, which...
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'A travesty': Social Justice Aotearoa calls for inquiry into Alan Hall's wrongful conviction
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 4:45PMA petition's been handed to Parliament calling for an inquiry into Alan Hall's wrongful conviction. Hall spent 19 years in...