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2:06 PM.Sounds Air has announced further cuts in their regional routes meaning tourists jumping between spots in the South Island like Blenheim and Christchurch will first have to travel north to Wellington… Read more Audio

5:45 PM.United Kingdom correspondent Edward O'Driscoll spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about the identities of British spies and SAS soldiers being leaked as part of a huge data breach that also put thousands of… Read more Audio

5:38 PM.Frustrated University of Canterbury students are missing out on lectures or late for class because of the daily struggle to find a car park on campus or surrounding Ilam streets. Some have resorted to… Read more Audio

5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

5:28 PM.Hamilton is gearing up to host the All Blacks and France tomorrow evening. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

5:23 PM.Contingency measures drawn up by concerned Taupo Hospital clinicians show plans to move patients to Rotorua Hospital if staff shortages forced Taupo's clinic to close. The hospital, which serves a… Read more Audio

5:15 PM.New Zealand hip-hop great King Kapisi says he will always be proud of Fat Freddy's Drop founder Chris Faiumu, for taking Wellington and South Pasific music to the world. Mr Faiumu, also known as DJ Mu… Read more Audio

5:11 PM.Murder-accused Julia DeLuney interrupted the Crown during closing arguments at the High Court in Wellington this morning. She's on trial for the murder of her mother Helen Gregory on January 24 last… Read more Audio

5:08 PM.It can now be revealed child exploitation and beastiality material were allegedly found on former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming's work devices. McSkimming resigned as the country's… Read more Audio

4:49 PM.A Christchurch entrepreneur whose business idea was once backed by the Kings charity for startups - has now landed another major supporter and cash boost. Nicole Gaviria has been selected from 16,000… Read more Audio

4:44 PM.The All Blacks are seeking a series sweep over France with victory in tomorrow night's sold out third and final test in Hamilton and locals are keen to brush off any suggestion the city isn't a… Read more Audio

4:35 PM.Changes to a decades-long needle exchange contract have left people worried the decision will breed distrust, potentially leading to needle-sharing. Health NZ has not renewed the contract for DISC… Read more Audio

4:27 PM.Welsh football arrives on our shores this weekend with the Wellington Phoenix playing Wrexham in a pre-season clash. Wrexham's Hollywood owners have helped bring attention to the club off the pitch… Read more Audio

4:23 PM.One Tauranga mother is challenging the Ministry of Education over what she says is an outdated model for school holidays. Karina Tendler told RNZ the number of breaks kids have during the year seems… Read more Audio

4:13 PM.Asia correspondent Adam Hancock spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about severe wet weather across Asia which has killed dozens of people, as well as two North Korean defectors who have made their debut in a… Read more Audio

4:06 PM.It's the business equivalent of sporting's yellow card - a New Zealand wool company putting out an open letter to New Zealand rugby about the acrylic beanies that are made overseas. Norsewear posted… Read more Audio

5:47 PM.Australian correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about the death of the man convicted of the outback murder of British tourist Peter Falconio 24 years ago which has not brought an end… Read more Audio

5:44 PM.An Auckland mental health facility catering for people with long-standing or chronic problems will shut down. Health NZ has been consulting on its proposal to close Rauaroha Segar House, and this… Read more Audio

5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

5:30 PM.Warriors star and former All Black Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is being linked to a Saudi Arabia-backed rebel rugby competition. The 32-year-old still has one year to run on his Warriors NRL contract but is… Read more Audio

5:25 PM.A man who lost his parents and sister in the Erebus disaster supports a new proposal to build the long awaited national monument in Christchurch David Allan told Checkpoint in 2023 he was optimistic a… Read more Audio

5:15 PM.The system for certifying the new Health Homes Standards has been described as being like drivers issuing their own warrants of fitness. Since July 1st, all rental properties across the motu have been… Read more Audio

5:08 PM.Do you know how much your work colleagues earn? A new bill that looks set to pass into law, may mean you can find out. The bill, from Labour MP Camilla Belich, would mean employers can't enforce gag… Read more Audio

4:48 PM.The amount spent by a group set up to look at retail crime continues to come under scrutiny. It's been revealed that the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime set up amid a worrying… Read more Audio

4:44 PM.University students have been warned about promoting overseas gambling websites on social media for financial gain. Internal Affairs has contacted 10 students who appeared to be promoting gambling… Read more Audio