For the first time in its history, the New Plymouth District Council will today hold its monthly meeting at a marae.The mayor Neil Holdom and 14 councillors and will gather at Owae Marae in Waitara.Māori Ward councillor Te Waka McLeod, who instigated the move, says it will be the first time some of her colleagues have stepped foot on a marae.McLeod spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

For the first time in its history, the New Plymouth District Council will today hold its monthly meeting at a marae. The mayor Neil Holdom and 14 councillors and will gather at Owae Marae in Waitara. Māori Ward councillor Te Waka McLeod, who instigated the move, says it will be the first time some of her colleagues have stepped foot on a marae. McLeod spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

New Plymouth District Council to hold meeting at marae

The number of people behind in their debt payments has eased but is up on a year ago.That's the word from credit reporting firm Centrix, who's latest monthly report shows the squeeze on household and business finances is likely to remain tight as the economy slows.Managing director Keith McLaughlin spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The number of people behind in their debt payments has eased but is up on a year ago. That's the word from credit reporting firm Centrix, who's latest monthly report shows the squeeze on household and business finances is likely to remain tight as the economy slows. Managing director Keith McLaughlin spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Number of people behind on debt easing

Warning: this story contains distressing content.The High Court in Christchurch has heard Lauren Dickason relied on her husband to help manage her depression and anxiety.But the couple's relationship changed when they had children, contributing to a decline in Lauren Dickason's mental state.She is on trial for the murder of her three young daughters in Timaru in 2021 - but she denies the charges, instead seeking a verdict of insanity and infanticide.Niva Chittock was in court.

Warning: this story contains distressing content. The High Court in Christchurch has heard Lauren Dickason relied on her husband to help manage her depression and anxiety. But the couple's relationship changed when they had children, contributing to a decline in Lauren Dickason's mental state. She is on trial for the murder of her three young daughters in Timaru in 2021 - but she denies the charges, instead seeking a verdict of insanity and infanticide. Niva Chittock was in court.

Dickason relied on husband for help

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Teachers will find out tomorrow if the Government will approve an arbitration panel recommendation for a 14.5 percent pay rise.The Ministry of Education has recommended the offer to Cabinet and if it gets the go-ahead teachers will vote on the deal next week.The protracted pay dispute went to arbitration after strikes around the country failed to break the deadlock.Our Education Correspondent John Gerritsen has been following all the twists and turns.

Teachers will find out tomorrow if the Government will approve an arbitration panel recommendation for a 14.5 percent pay rise. The Ministry of Education has recommended the offer to Cabinet and if it gets the go-ahead teachers will vote on the deal next week. The protracted pay dispute went to arbitration after strikes around the country failed to break the deadlock. Our Education Correspondent John Gerritsen has been following all the twists and turns.

Teachers to find out about pay rise

The transport sector is jumping for joy over the National Party's plans to essentially restart the old roads of national significance.National would spend almost $25 billion over 10 years building roads across the country, including four lanes all the way from Whangārei to Tauranga, a key trade route.Transporting New Zealand chief executive Dom Kalasih says he's thrilled with the plans, and it's refreshing for a political party to put a focus on roads.Kalasih spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The transport sector is jumping for joy over the National Party's plans to essentially restart the old roads of national significance. National would spend almost $25 billion over 10 years building roads across the country, including four lanes all the way from Whangārei to Tauranga, a key trade route. Transporting New Zealand chief executive Dom Kalasih says he's thrilled with the plans, and it's refreshing for a political party to put a focus on roads. Kalasih spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Transport sector supports National's plans for roads

On the East Coast, forestry has been thumped by a drop in demand, a hit to its reputation and uncertainty about the future.After Cyclone Gabrielle, contractors are turning to other ways to make ends meet, like clearing debris and roads - leaving skilled workers underpaid and undervalued.Our reporter Kate Green has more.

On the East Coast, forestry has been thumped by a drop in demand, a hit to its reputation and uncertainty about the future. After Cyclone Gabrielle, contractors are turning to other ways to make ends meet, like clearing debris and roads - leaving skilled workers underpaid and undervalued. Our reporter Kate Green has more.

Forestry takes a hit

How the Government and Hawke's Bay councils will share the costs of buying out some property owners in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, is still to be revealed.Council's can't say what the cost split for the buyouts will be, saying a government agreement prevents them from giving details.Cyclone Response Minister Grant Robertson says the councils will work with individual property owners to figure out the costs of each buyout.Roberston spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

How the Government and Hawke's Bay councils will share the costs of buying out some property owners in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, is still to be revealed. Council's can't say what the cost split for the buyouts will be, saying a government agreement prevents them from giving details. Cyclone Response Minister Grant Robertson says the councils will work with individual property owners to figure out the costs of each buyout. Roberston spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Robertson says councils will work with cyclone-damaged property owners on buyouts

Labour has unveiled their new party list and it features a few surprises.Willow-Jean Prime has been brought to the front bench, moving up nine spots.Meanwhile, Michael Wood has slipped further down to from number thirty to number forty-five.Massey University associate professor of politics Richard Shaw spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Labour has unveiled their new party list and it features a few surprises. Willow-Jean Prime has been brought to the front bench, moving up nine spots. Meanwhile, Michael Wood has slipped further down to from number thirty to number forty-five. Massey University associate professor of politics Richard Shaw spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Labour unveils new list

Dame Noeline Taurua is being philosophical about the loss of her star shooter for the rest of the Netball World Cup.Grace Nweke is gone for the tournament in Cape Town after injuring her knee in the win over Singapore on Sunday.

Dame Noeline Taurua is being philosophical about the loss of her star shooter for the rest of the Netball World Cup. Grace Nweke is gone for the tournament in Cape Town after injuring her knee in the win over Singapore on Sunday.

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England have fought back to win the final test of the Ashes series, beating Australia by 49 runs at the Oval in London.It means the series is tied 2-2, but Australia retain the Ashes.Stuart Broad signed off his glittering career in style, taking 2-62 with the ball on the final day, including the last wicket.BBC cricket commentator Henry Moeran spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

England have fought back to win the final test of the Ashes series, beating Australia by 49 runs at the Oval in London. It means the series is tied 2-2, but Australia retain the Ashes. Stuart Broad signed off his glittering career in style, taking 2-62 with the ball on the final day, including the last wicket. BBC cricket commentator Henry Moeran spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

England win final Ashes test

Australia remain alive in the FIFA World Cup after thumping Canada 4-0 in Melbourne to advance to the round of 16.Australia finish top of Group B, with Nigeria second, while Olympic champions Canada missed out on the knockout stage after finishing third.And Japan were also impressive as they finished top of their group with a 4-0 win over Spain.Barry Guy reports.

Australia remain alive in the FIFA World Cup after thumping Canada 4-0 in Melbourne to advance to the round of 16. Australia finish top of Group B, with Nigeria second, while Olympic champions Canada missed out on the knockout stage after finishing third. And Japan were also impressive as they finished top of their group with a 4-0 win over Spain. Barry Guy reports.

Australia keep FIFA Women's Football World Cup hopes alive

Five councils in Hawke's Bay will meet this week to vote on a cost sharing deal to buy out cyclone damaged homes at high risk of being flooded again.The details of the agreement are not yet known, but Napier mayor Kirsten Wise has described it as a "take it or leave it" offer by the government.Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst and Wairoa mayor Craig Little spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Five councils in Hawke's Bay will meet this week to vote on a cost sharing deal to buy out cyclone damaged homes at high risk of being flooded again. The details of the agreement are not yet known, but Napier mayor Kirsten Wise has described it as a "take it or leave it" offer by the government. Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst and Wairoa mayor Craig Little spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Councils to vote on deal to buy out cyclone-damaged homes

A charity supporting exploited Chinese migrant workers is accused of threatening to withdraw its help if the workers speak to media.The Auckland based CNSST Foundation offers a range of services to new Asian migrants, and in the last year received more $3 million from the Ministry of Social Development, which is looking into the allegations.Lucy Xia reports.

A charity supporting exploited Chinese migrant workers is accused of threatening to withdraw its help if the workers speak to media. The Auckland based CNSST Foundation offers a range of services to new Asian migrants, and in the last year received more $3 million from the Ministry of Social Development, which is looking into the allegations. Lucy Xia reports.

Charity accused of silencing workers

Just last week, the Transport Minister was asked to "put a rocket under" parts of the Let's Get Wellington Moving project and get things moving.But now, the government's appetite to get Wellington moving may have cooled, with David Parker refusing to commit to the project heading into the election.Greater Wellington Chair Daran Ponter, and Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau, wrote to David Parker two weeks ago asking for parts of the project to be fast tracked, specifically improvements around the Basin Reserve.Ponter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Just last week, the Transport Minister was asked to "put a rocket under" parts of the Let's Get Wellington Moving project and get things moving. But now, the government's appetite to get Wellington moving may have cooled, with David Parker refusing to commit to the project heading into the election. Greater Wellington Chair Daran Ponter, and Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau, wrote to David Parker two weeks ago asking for parts of the project to be fast tracked, specifically improvements around the Basin Reserve. Ponter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Let's Get Wellington Moving faces roadblock

The Silver Ferns coach is backing her side's ability to overcome the loss of star shooter Grace Nweke as they prepare for the business end of the Netball World Cup in South Africa.The 21-year-old is arguably the side's most important player and her World Cup ending injury has sent ripples through the tournament.Nweke came off with what looked like a minor knee issue in their game against Singapore on Sunday, but scans revealed a partial tear in her patella tendon.RNZ's netball reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Silver Ferns coach is backing her side's ability to overcome the loss of star shooter Grace Nweke as they prepare for the business end of the Netball World Cup in South Africa. The 21-year-old is arguably the side's most important player and her World Cup ending injury has sent ripples through the tournament. Nweke came off with what looked like a minor knee issue in their game against Singapore on Sunday, but scans revealed a partial tear in her patella tendon. RNZ's netball reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Silver Ferns lose star shooter at Netball World Cup

Hospital nurses will receive tens of thousands of dollars in payouts with a pay equity agreement being signed off.They will be given lump sums and backpay worth up to $28,000 to bring wages in line with male-dominated fields.But nurses based at GPs or Māori health providers won't receive any of these benefits.Nurses Organisation chief executive Paul Goulter spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Hospital nurses will receive tens of thousands of dollars in payouts with a pay equity agreement being signed off. They will be given lump sums and backpay worth up to $28,000 to bring wages in line with male-dominated fields. But nurses based at GPs or Māori health providers won't receive any of these benefits. Nurses Organisation chief executive Paul Goulter spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Nurses set to receive thousands of dollars after pay equity agreement signed

The Government says it is committed to major transport projects such as Let's Get Wellington Moving, and Auckland Light Rail.But the Labour Party isn't so sure. Where the Government ends and the Labour Party begins is the $20 billion question.Neither Chris Hipkins, the Labour Party leader, or David Parker, the Transport Minister, would commit to supporting the two projects yesterday.But in his capacity as Prime Minister, Hipkins says the government is committed to its three-year policy statements and agreements that are in place.Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Government says it is committed to major transport projects such as Let's Get Wellington Moving, and Auckland Light Rail. But the Labour Party isn't so sure. Where the Government ends and the Labour Party begins is the $20 billion question. Neither Chris Hipkins, the Labour Party leader, or David Parker, the Transport Minister, would commit to supporting the two projects yesterday. But in his capacity as Prime Minister, Hipkins says the government is committed to its three-year policy statements and agreements that are in place. Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Hipkins on major transport projects

Dame Noeline Taurua says the Silver Ferns can overcome the loss of star shooter Grace Nweke. Nweke has been ruled out of the rest of the Netball World Cup in Cape Town after suffering a knee injury in the win over Singapore on Sunday.

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