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Beginning of India's general election - Asia correspondent
5:42 PM.Let's get to Asia now and we're joined by our correspondent in India, Per Elinder Liljas Audio
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PM seeks to strengthen defence ties with Philippines
5:35 PM.With the world growing increasingly volatile, Christopher Luxon has sought to strengthen defence ties with the Philippines - making it easier for both countries' troops to work together. It's the… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 19 April 2024
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Young Northlander takes top spot in mullet competition
5:30 PM.Northlanders like to think they punch above their weight, with the region producing many a winner in the sporting, creative and political arenas. But now a young Northlander has topped the nation in… Read more Audio
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NZ athletics team for Oympics revealed
5:25 PM.The initial 15-strong New Zealand athletics team set to compete at Paris 2024 was officially announced today. A pair of reigning World Indoor champions and two former Olympic medallists are among the… Read more Audio
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Iranian media plays down impact of strikes
5:17 PM.Let's get more on the developing story in the Middle East now. The US says Israel has carried out a strike on Iran. Audio
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Shortland street wants govt help to keep afloat
5:11 PM.In the face of an unwanted scene change, the makers of Shortland Street want the government to help out financially by extending its cash back scheme for local productions. The future of Aotearoa's… Read more Audio
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Reports of airstrike on Iran - Middle East correspondent
5:07 PM.Let's head to the Middle East now where there are reports of an airstrike on Iran. Both CNN and CBS say a US officials have confirmed Israel has launched an attack on Iran. Audio
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New moorings could be answer for Great Barrier Caulerpa restrictions
4:51 PM.New boat moorings could be the answer for Great Barrier Island businesses struggling with a lack of tourism due to anchoring restrictions. The restrictions are in place around most of the island as a… Read more Audio
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More cost cutting in health sector
4:45 PM.Te Whatu Ora has detailed more cost-cutting expectations to health professionals, such as no backfill onwards if staff are sick, and an end to double shifts which pay overtime.
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"A bloody long time coming": Life sentence for Blackmore murderers
4:41 PM.Justice for slain Christchurch mother Angela Blackmoore has been a bloody long time coming. That's the view of her family, who were in the High Court today to see life sentences handed down to two of… Read more Audio
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Over 60 Muriwai homes pulled apart as final part of storm recovery
4:35 PM.More than sixty homes in Muriwai are being pulled apart as Auckland Council moves into the final stages of storm recovery. Audio
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Supercar racing returns to New Zealand, in Taupo for first time
4:27 PM.Supercar racing has returned to New Zealand, with racing being held for the first time at the Taupo International Motorsport Park. Audio
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Weekend of sport: Warriors & Super Rugby preview
4:27 PM.Once again we're looking forward to a big weekend of sport, here to preview a couple of big games is RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall. Audio
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Wellingtonians on golden mile project
4:25 PM.A Wellington homewear store is closing its doors after 33 years, over concerns about the golden mile project - which prioritises pedestrians. Audio
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Canada budget to increase tax on rich
4:18 PM.Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about the Canadian federal government to fund new budget spending by increasing capital gains tax. Audio
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Call for a specific law to address stalking
4:08 PM.A call tonight for a specific law to address the crime of stalking. It follows revelations police failed a young Auckland law student who was later brutally murdered by a man she'd complained to them… Read more Audio
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Great barrier island's dire need for a dentist: Residents resort to DIY pain relief
5:48 PM.Great Barrier Island is in dire need of a dentist, with some residents resorting to DIY solutions for pain relief because they can not afford the trip to the mainland for treatment. Luka Forman… Read more Audio
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Sydney mall opens for the first time since mass stabbing
5:42 PM.The Westfield shopping complex at Bondi Junction in Sydney has opened its doors for the first time since the mass stabbing over the weekend that killed six people and left many others injured… Read more Audio
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Kiwi police officer who jumped across the ditch on NZ's fight for pay rise
5:35 PM.As New Zealand police officers overwhelmingly reject the government's latest pay offer - Australian recruiters are working overtime to lure Kiwi cops across the ditch. A police who RNZ agreed not to… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 18 April 2024
5:31 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Team NZ reveal new sailing boat for America's Cup
5:27 PM.After three years of design, innovation and build work Team New Zealand have launched the AC75 they will sail to defend the America's Cup in Barcelona later this year. Sports reporter Felicity Reid… Read more Video, Audio
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Police going to arbitration as fight for pay rise continues
5:23 PM.There is public support for police officers to get a pay rise as their dispute with their employer rolls on. Felix Walton reports. Audio
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Plans to continue using motels as emergency accommodation
5:16 PM.Rotorua residents say they feel blindsided and betrayed after learning there are plans to keep using motels for emergency accomodation despite promises to end the practice within two years. Carolyne… Read more Audio
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Police failed student murdered by stalker - victim advocate
5:08 PM.A victim advocate says police absolutely failed a young law student who repeatedly complained to them about a stalker who later brutally murdered her. Victim Advocate Ruth Money speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio