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  • Petrol companies and supermarkets competitiveness
    The imminent passing of the Commerce Amendment Bill means the likelihood of market studies into some of the country's biggest retailers such as petrol companies and supermarkets. Are we really being "fleeced" to use a term the Prime Minister used to describe petrol prices? Consumer NZ's Jessica Wilson says there is definitely a case for looking at the competivenes of these businesses.
    7 min
  • Sexual harassment within Police
    Nine Police staff have been disciplined for sexual harassment of colleagues since 2014. This is out of 20 complaints during that time. According to offical information attained by RNZ eleven other sexual harassment complaints were laid but did not lead to disciplinary action. Lousie is an advocate for the victims of sexual violence and explains how far things have progressed since the 2007 Commission of Inquiry into Police Conduct.
    7 min
  • Last ditch fight against Auckland light rail
    A public transport lobby group is attacking plans to build a light rail line between Auckland Airport and the city centre. Earlier this year the government announced it had allocated funding of $1.8billion dollars to build light rail for trams in the next decade.
    8 min
  • $6000k bill for a budgie that died in vet care
    Bridget Kiener attended her mother's funeral in Germany to be delivered another emotional blow when she returned. One of her pet budgies died while in the care of a vet who then handed her a bill for over $6000. The chief veterinary officer for the Vet Association Helen Beattie explains the standard of care and communication that should be expected from vets.
    7 min
  • No room at the Koru Club inn
    Air New Zealand's experiencing heavy demand for its Koru Lounge so it's now notifying passengers in advance to head to the Strata Lounge instead. This is a lounge used by other airlines and open to all passengers - for a fee. Is this a bit rich if you've already paid around $1000 for Koru Club membership.
    6 min
  • Cultural appropriation of haka
    The Maori owner of a UK-based kapa haka company Karl Burrows says it is vital to protect the integrity of the haka but a Dutchman who also offers kapa haka experiences says it is there to be shared by everyone.
    4 min
  • Man charged over Len Lye sculpture damage
    Hunter MacDonald who decided to take a swing on the Len Lye Water Whirler sculpture on Wellington's waterfront has been charged with wilful damage for breaking the $300, 000 work.He said he was bored and liked having an audience.
    2 min

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