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Drivers wanting to travel faster on State Highways around the country will soon get their wish. 38 sections of the roading network will be reversed back to their previous higher speed limits by NZTA… Read more Audio

The school holidays are only just finishing up and for many parents that means they've spent weeks juggling the stress of childcare alongside returning to work. For a lot of families, the only or best… Read more Audio

The bitter split between the skipper and the backer of the British America's Cup challenge looks set to have ramifications for the next event. INEOS Brittania, funded by billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe… Read more Audio

In December, Christchurch's Sarah Wadsworth threw a frisbee a massive 104.31 metres; making her the first girl in the world under ten to achieve that distance. But its not her first world title, she's… Read more Audio

Thousands of Palestinians have returned to the north of the Gaza strip marking a major milestone in the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Middle East correspondent Perry Wilton spoke to… Read more Audio

Canterbury police say more than a dozen people have been threatened, attacked or robbed while collecting goods listed on social media or online market places. In some cases buyers thought they were… Read more Audio

There's concern in Australia about what some regard as a too-cosy relationship between the major telco providers and the industry regulator whose job is to ensure customers are treated appropriately… Read more Audio

The Kiribati government has hit back at claims it snubbed New Zealand's Foreign Minister, saying it was actually the Kiwis who cancelled a meeting between Winston Peters and the country's president… Read more Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

Steven Adams said he is returning to the form which earned him a $30 million NBA contract. Now with the Houston Rockets, Adams is close to full fitness again after battling an ongoing knee injury… Read more Audio

It follows a 1000 water foul at Otago's Waikouaiti waste water treatment plant dying from the bacterial disease. Otago fish and game said the majority of the dead birds collected so far were paradise… Read more Audio

The Prime Minister has hinted National will campaign on asset sales next year, saying an election win in 2026 would be the mandate he needs to push ahead with selling off NZ owned assets. Christopher… Read more Audio