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The government has no plans to back down on its proposed card surcharge ban - despite pleas from businesses to pause the move; Parliament's Speaker is planning to bring some higher standards to the… Audio

Joker, a North Island brown kiwi has made a dramatic entrance to the world in Napier. Bev Wilkinson, husbandry manager at Napier Kiwi Creche spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Homes have been left filled with a muddy silt, fences flattened and paddocks left a spongy mess. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has been in Awakino. Audio

The Warehouse Group is ending direct shipping to both Great Barrier Island and the Chatham Islands citing rising carrier costs making it unsustainable for the company. Owner of the Currach Irish Pub… Audio

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

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But experts say there are a few mistakes that can catch you out and cost money when using credit cards. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Climate groups and opposition parties have criticised the government's move to lower emission targets. Agrizero is a private-public partnership tasked with helping farmers reduce emissions. Chief… Audio

Sir John Key spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss following the death of Jim Bolger. Audio

The NRL has acted decisively in response to the threat presented by the rebel rugby franchise R360 by promising 10-year bans to any players who defect. Audio

Cambridge residents being woken by things that go bang in the night. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio

The company behind Pita Pit says the demand from young people looking for jobs has grown exponentially in the last year. General Manager Brett Ingham spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

A Palestinian-New Zealander says her family in Gaza live in fear that hostilities could resume at any moment. Minas Al-Ansari spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

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Parliament's Speaker is planning to bring some higher standards to the House, particularly looking at attendance and dress code.Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to Green MP Ricardo Menendez March. Audio

The minister in charge of the proposed card surcharge ban is facing stiff resistance from retailers. Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Scott Simpson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Former Finance Minister, Ruth Richardson spoke to Corin Dann regarding the death of Jim Bolger. Audio

Jim Bolger, who was Prime Minister for much of the 1990s, has died aged 90. Bill Hickman has more on the life of the politician nicknamed The Great Helmsman. Audio