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5:44 PM.UK correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about Nigel Farage's Reform party's plans to deport 600,000 migrants, as well as two men who were jailed for selling petfood to unsuspecting shoppers. Audio

5:35 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

5:32 PM.The Warriors are backing some bold calls by the Penrith Panthers ahead of this week's NRL games. The defending champions have benched players with significant experience for a grudge match with the… Read more Audio

5:25 PM.Big box wholesale supermarket chain Costco has its eyes on expansion, and a new "express lane" for supermarket developments will help that happen, according to the Minister for Economic growth. Nicola… Read more Audio

5:17 PM.A former Loafers Lodge resident has told a court he faced the choice of jumping out his bedroom window, or dying in the inferno, as a blaze that would eventually become fatal took hold. Former… Read more Audio

5:08 PM.It is possible many New Zealanders will not be able to get insurance in ten years time unless there is serious intervention, according to a new Consumer New Zealand report. It said the cost of house… Read more Audio

4:54 PM.A thousand choir singers are converging on Dunedin as the Big Sing competition reaches its crescendo. More than 200 secondary school choirs pitched for a position in the Big Sing Finale with the top… Read more Audio

4:48 PM.Samoa is getting ready to vote in what is tipped as being one of the most unpredictable elections in the country's history. The vote was originally scheduled for April next year, but was brought… Read more Audio

4:46 PM.Students at the University of Otago say with the lack of jobs in the city, climbing rent prices and cost of power, they're struggling to make ends meet. The situation has got so bad, some are even… Read more Audio

4:35 PM.Baby-boomers struggling to sell up their small businesses got a surprise opportunity today - after the government announced a new visa for migrants who might want to buy them out. International… Read more Audio

4:30 PM.Former Highlanders flanker and Tasman NPC captain Shane Christie has died aged 39. He spent three seasons with the Super Rugby side and also played 73 times for Tasman over seven seasons, before… Read more Audio

4:25 PM.A group of Lego pros are hoping to build a less stressful environment for young hospital patients by creating brick miniatures of MRI scanners, xray machines and waiting rooms. The Lego verisons of… Read more Audio

4:16 PM.A massive manhunt is underway for a suspect who shot and killed two police officers in rural Victoria. 56-year-old Dezi Freeman is believed to be behind yesterday's shooting in Pore-punkah, a small… Read more Audio

4:06 PM.Gas is up about 15% and power 11%. Dozens of customers have gotten in touch with Checkpoint to share how their electricity bills have ballooned. David Taylor from Papamoa is one of those, and spoke to… Read more Audio

5:44 PM.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… Read more Audio

5:37 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

5:32 PM.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… Read more Audio

5:25 PM.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… Read more Audio

5:17 PM.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… Read more Audio

5:07 PM.An online site that connects people with verified tradies is standing by its vetting and review system despite a number of customers being out of pocket after using a construction company they found… Read more Audio

4:47 PM.Firefighters have wiped tears from their eyes today as they've told a court of their efforts to save lives during the fatal Loafers Lodge fire in May 2023. They have been giving evidence in the trial… Read more Audio

4:44 PM.New Zealand ticketing and event listing business, Eventfinda, has been snapped up and bought by Ticketek. The boss of Eventfinda said there won't be any big changes for customers or staff. But… Read more Audio

4:33 PM.More than 700 horses and their young riders are being put through their paces at this week's Secondary School Equestrian Championships. Students from the Far North to Southland are competing at two… Read more Audio

4:29 PM.There's some promising news on the medical front for the Black Ferns after their big win over Spain in their Rugby World Cup opener yesterday was marred by several nasty-looking injuries to key… Read more Audio

4:28 PM.Could a four year government term be on the horizon? The select committee has recommended pushing ahead with a referendum, which would see Kiwi's voting yes or no for the government to have an extra… Read more Audio