Australia correspondent, Nicole Johnston spoke to Lisa Owen about the Albanese govenrment expelling Iran's ambassador to Australia, as well as a shooting in rural Victoria that has killed two police officers and left one injured.
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Evening business for 26 August 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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NRL player embroiled in drugs and betting scandal
One of the biggest names in the NRL is embroiled in a drugs and betting scandal. Rabbitohs and Kiwis hooker Brandon Smith will face court next month however he is yet to be stood down by his club. Sports reporter, Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.
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Plan to help small airlines keep flying regional routes
An action plan to help keep small airlines flying regional routes is expected to land on the desk of the Associate Transport Minster any day now. Air NZ serves 20 regional areas, but the smaller carriers are the only ones flying to places like Wairoa, Masterton and Stewart Island. From the end of next month Sounds Air is canning its flights from Blenheim to Christchurch, and Christchurch to Wanaka, due to what it has described as out of control costs. Associate Minister of Transport, James Meager spoke to Lisa Owen.
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Calls for Rental Warrent of Fitness for Dunedin student flats
There are calls for a Rental Warrant of Fitness to ensure student flats in North Dunedin are actually complying with Healthy Homes Standards. Since July 1, the standards set out minimum requirements for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and drainage - and all rental properties are supposed to be up to scratch. But some students at Otago Uni have said their flats are not only in appalling condition but issues like mould are making them sick, as some landlords carry out the healthy homes checks themselves. Bella Craig reports.
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