Articles by Newstalk ZB staff
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Lack of resources to blame for low-quality tap water
Thursday, 18 February 2021, 1:13pmUnsafe lead levels have been found in the blood of East Otago-based children. It was revealed earlier in the month unsafe...
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Hamish Bond: Rowing nationals to go ahead at level 1
Thursday, 18 February 2021, 1:46pmThe New Zealand Rowing national championships will go ahead this week after the country aside from Auckland dropped down...
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Eric Bana talks success of The Dry, sudden boom for Aussie cinema
Thursday, 18 February 2021, 12:20pmAustralian actor Eric Bana's enjoyed an illustrious career in film, starring in the likes of Black Hawk Down (2001), Hulk...
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Optimism surrounds new Italy PM Mario Draghi
Thursday, 18 February 2021, 10:59amThere's been applauds for new Italian Prime Minster Mario Draghi following his highly-anticipated maiden speech. Draghi who...
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America's Cup events 'appealing to better side' of Luna Rossa
Thursday, 18 February 2021, 10:36amThe America's Cup is one of many events in Auckland that is set to be impacted by the city at level 2. The feud between America's...
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Tension brewing over Prada Cup racing for this weekend
Thursday, 18 February 2021, 9:42amA stoush is brewing over America's Cup racing to go ahead this weekend following Auckland's drop to alert level 2. Protocols...
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Māori and Pasifika lack confidence in Covid vaccines
Thursday, 18 February 2021, 9:19amA quarter of New Zealanders are unlikely to take the Covid-19 Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine if offered. The new Ministry of...
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Wellington school's tank top issue example of 'outdated stereotypes'
Thursday, 18 February 2021, 9:02amWellington Girls High School has apologised for recently sending a 17-year-old student home for wearing a tank top. The student...
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Epidemiologist: New Covid testing rules 'a step, but more is needed'
Tuesday, 12 January 2021, 3:01pmA New Zealand epidemiologist has described the latest Covid-19 testing protocols announced by the Government as a "step in...
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Chris Liddell a 'Trump enabler', will 'struggle to settle back in NZ'
Tuesday, 12 January 2021, 1:54pmA public relations consultant believes New Zealand-born Chris Liddell is inextricably tied to Donald Trump's US presidency. Liddell...
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PM Johnson warns of complacency amid pandemic
Tuesday, 12 January 2021, 12:45pmA suggestion the United Kingdom's Covid-19 cases might be starting to tail off. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warns...
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'Likely' other banks will follow Westpac with mortgage rate cut
Tuesday, 12 January 2021, 11:43amWestpac has heaped pressure on its competitors and dropped its one-year fixed mortgage rate to 2.29 per cent - the lowest...
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Heavy rain could see up to $50m lost in cherry exports
Tuesday, 12 January 2021, 12:28pmIt has been a tough start to the year for cherry growers, with around 50 million dollars in exports potentially being lost ...
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Concerts at Eden Park would be 'fantastic', local resident says
Tuesday, 12 January 2021, 11:17amThere is an anxious wait for all involved on the bid to hold concerts at Eden Park. A decision is expected today on a resource...
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Covid-19 numbers rising again in West Europe
Tuesday, 12 January 2021, 10:46amEurope has slid further into crisis as multiple countries face overwhelming numbers Covid-19 cases and deaths. Germany reported...
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Judith Collins: 'We've fallen behind on vaccine program thanks to Govt'
Tuesday, 12 January 2021, 10:18amNational leader Judith Collins has taken aim at the Government, urging them to accelerate the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccination,...
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Hidden Spots: The home of Curling in Naseby
Tuesday, 12 January 2021, 9:41amNewstalk ZB is back with another edition of Hidden Spots on Summer Breakfast. This is where we take you on a bit of a virtual...
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'Fundamental change needed' to NZ employment relations - CTU
Monday, 11 January 2021, 12:53pmThere is dissatisfaction amongst New Zealand employees. According to a Council of Trade Unions (CTU) survey, half of New...
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'Reasonable' for developers to leave properties empty amid new tenancy laws
Monday, 11 January 2021, 12:09pmThe biggest tenancy law reform in 35 years is almost upon us. From next month, landlords will not be able to evict for no...
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David Seymour: 'Proud' of Act's progress in a tough year for oppositions
Monday, 11 January 2021, 11:45amAct Party leader David Seymour was one of a few New Zealand politicians who enjoyed a successful 2020. Seymour and his party...
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Why landlords are unhappy over tenancy law changes
Monday, 11 January 2021, 11:03amThe biggest tenancy law reform in 35 years will come into effect next month, and many landlords are unhappy. From February 11,...
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Snake bite victim Pete Bethune: 'Thought I was a dead man'
Monday, 11 January 2021, 9:59amKiwi conservationist Pete Bethune has walked out of a hospital in Costa Rica after a deadly snakebite almost claimed his...
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Hidden Spots: Māori taonga at Okains Bay Museum
Monday, 11 January 2021, 9:13amNewstalk ZB is back with another edition of Hidden Spots on Summer Breakfast. This is where we take you on a bit of a virtual...
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UK hits record Covid cases; students' party results in huge fine
Thursday, 22 October 2020, 5:46pmCovid-19 case numbers have hit a new high in the United Kingdom. For daily cases of Covid-19, the UK has recorded 26,688...
