Articles by NZ Newswire, Newstalk ZB staff
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Australian financial markets bracing for potential rate hikes
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 8:11PMAustralian financial markets appear to be bracing themselves for bad news. They've made a sudden shift from pricing in rate...
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Australian farmers hit hard by droughts
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 8:03PMAustralia's farmers have been struggling under ongoing droughts and low rainfall. The unfavourable weather conditions have...
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Barry Soper: Don't expect MP pay rises to be perceived well
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 7:56PMA newly-released report from the entity tasked with setting MPs' pay has recommended multiple pay rises over the coming three...
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NSW teen stabs 10-year-old sister to death
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 7:50PMA 17-year-old girl has shocked NSW authorities by stabbing her younger sister to death. Emergency services were called to...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 30 April 2024
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 7:39PMOn the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 30 April 2024, the Prime Minister and all MPs are in...
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NZBA to roll out 'confirmation of payee' service for online banking
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 7:20PMNew anti-scam measures are on the way for online banking. The New Zealand Banking Association has today announced our banks...
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The Huddle: Do we need to keep funding the Christchurch Call?
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 7:05PMTonight on The Huddle, Kaine Thompson and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following...
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'We weren't encouraged to criticise': Internet Governance Project backs out of Christchurch Call
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 6:48PMNewstalk ZB can reveal allegations the Christchurch Call has silenced members of its Advisory Network - and pressured them...
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Former All Black hopeful about 'power of sport' as Qatar makes rugby bid
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 6:19PMRugby could be headed to the Middle East for the new Nations Championship, according to new reports. Qatar has reportedly...
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Jetstar soars past Air New Zealand in terms of reliability, report reveals
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 6:15PMAir New Zealand's reliability has fallen - and it's trailing Jetstar in figures for last month as it grapples with engine...
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Remuneration Authority labels political pay increase 'fair' after six-year freeze
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 5:54PMThe Remuneration Authority says the Prime Minister's pay increase is fair. Chris Luxon's turned down the $50,000 salary boost...
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Qatar launches bid to host Nations Championship final
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 5:44PMNew Zealand Rugby has shouldered arms to reports Qatar has offered up more than a billion-and-a-half dollars to host the...
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New survey reveals 2 out of 3 employees have 'rage-applied' to new jobs
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 4:47PMTwo out of three job applicants have admitted to 'rage-applying' to new roles out of frustration with their employers, according...
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Sports Fix
Sports Fix: Tuesday 30th April 2024
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 4:18PMOn Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Tuesday 30th April 2024, Warriors Captain Tohu Harris talks about the teams' current...
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Auckland
Chicken fan queues 19 hours for Popeyes opening
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 4:10PMAuckland’s Great South Rd was brought to a standstill as people queued for hours – some camping overnight – to taste New...
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Travel
NZ is getting a new Great Walk but booking a spot comes with a catch
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 3:59PMIt’s not unusual for a Kiwi or visitor to have “hike one of New Zealand’s Great Walks” on their bucket list, or to have the...
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Sport
'I'm so sorry, mum': Kiwis hooker opens up on alleged drugs scandal
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 2:31PMKiwis and Sydney Roosters hooker Brandon Smith has opened up about the personal toll of his alleged drugs scandal. In 2021,...
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Lifestyle
Buy a remote Scottish island (with pub) for less money than an Auckland home
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 2:23PMWhy buy an Auckland trophy home when you can buy a private island? An enchanting private island, boasting 183ha of pristine...
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Crime
Guilty pleas in $8 million mortgage fraud case
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 2:07PMA defendant charged in relation to an $8.6 million mortgage fraud scheme has pleaded guilty to four charges of obtaining...
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Crime
Toy gun sparks armed police response at Auckland mall
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 12:16PMA man has been arrested after a toy gun sparked an armed police response at a West Auckland mall this morning. Armed police...
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World
'Beyond words': 10yo girl reportedly stabbed to death by her older sister
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 10:54AMA 17-year-old girl has been charged with the stabbing murder of her 10-year-old sister in New South Wales. The older girl...
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Ukraine withdraws troops as promised aid remains undelivered
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 10:43AMDespite grand speeches from Ukraine’s allies and NATO, pledged aid is not arriving. Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary General,...
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Queensland abuse support services receive financial boost
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 10:01AMQueensland’s abuse support services are receiving a financial boost. The state government has announced an additional $36...
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Household spending outstrips inflation in new data
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 9:36AMHousehold spending seems to be rising faster than inflation. Data from Stats NZ showed that it rose an average of 6.2% in...