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Data shows clusters of small earthquakes on Mt Ruapehu
5:17 PM.Mount Ruapehu has got a wobble on, with seismic data showing unusual clusters of small earthquakes on the mountain. The movement started in early March and was initially so small it was hard to pick… Read more Audio
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Australian security professor responds to China cyber-attack
5:12 PM.The Government has accused China of being behind a successful hack of New Zealand's Parliament three years ago in which some MPs' data was taken, but nothing sensitive or strategic. The Prime Minister… Read more Audio
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Prime Minister condemns China cyber-attack
5:08 PM.The Government has accused China of being behind a successful hack of New Zealand's Parliament three years ago - in which some MPs' data was taken - but nothing sensitive or strategic. The Prime… Read more Audio
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Iguana and tortoise stolen from reptile park last week
4:53 PM.A cold blooded crime, a green Iguana and Leopard tortoise were stolen from a Reptile park last week, and staff reckon a lawbreaking reptile enthusiast could be to blame. Thieves broke in and snatched… Read more Audio
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When was the last time you sent or received a letter?
4:49 PM.When was the last time you sent or received a letter in the mail and what was it? Our reporter Georgie Hanafin asked some people. Read more Video, Audio
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NZ Post plans to get rid of more than 700 mail delivery staff
4:43 PM.It's confirmed the traditional postie is soon to be extinct. New Zealand post is pushing ahead with plans to get rid of more than 700 mail delivery staff. Letters will eventually be delivered by… Read more Audio
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Highway through Brynderwyn Hills to open for 6 days
4:37 PM.The gateway to the north will reopen this weekend, but visitors will have to get in quick. The highway through the Brynderwyn Hills will be open for just six days before crews shut it back down until… Read more Audio
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TJ Perenara responds to Hurricanes Poua haka
4:31 PM.Jamie Wall speaks to Lisa Owen about the Hurricanes Poua haka and the Blues' win over the Crusaders on Saturday night. Read more Audio
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Some loyalty programmes more expensive than regular prices
4:25 PM.Loyalty could cost you when it comes to the supermarket shop; that's despite customer programmes designed to keep you coming back. A comparative shop by Consumer NZ has revealed some pretty lack… Read more Audio
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Trump's bond for his civil fraud case slashed
4:18 PM.United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump's near half-a-billion dollar bond for his civil fraud case being slashed and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signing a… Read more Audio
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Animal welfare groups call for NZ to extend protection laws
4:06 PM.New Zealand's importing masses of meat and dairy products from countries where the animals may have been treated cruelly, because of less strict welfare laws. Now a collective of animal welfare groups… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 25 March 2024
6:36 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report Audio
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Lower Hutt residents calling for people to speak up about children with horrific injuries
5:48 PM.A member of the public has come forward in relation to the horrific injuries two young children suffered in Lower Hutt. Police announced on Friday two children, aged five and four, had received very… Read more Audio
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Australia and Britain update travel advisories for Hong Kong
5:45 PM.Asia correspondent Diane To speaks to Lisa Owen about Australia and Britain updating their travel advisories for Hong Kong, Apple CEO Tim Cook on the charm offensive in China and a street in Hong Kong… Read more Audio
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FamilyBoost: Families earning up to $140,000 to be eligible for $75
5:34 PM.The government has made its first pre-Budget announcement, with details on its Early Childhood Education fee credit. Under the FamilyBoost scheme, households earning a maximum of $180,000 can get up… Read more Audio
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NZ basketball players picking up sizeable paychecks in Asia
5:29 PM.A record number of New Zealanders are playing professional basketball in Asia and are picking up sizeable paychecks to do so. Kiwis are featuring in competitions in China, Japan and the Philippines in… Read more Audio
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High profile cooking school looking for new home
5:22 PM.High profile Chef Peter Gordon's restaurant and cooking school Homeland, needs a new home. The business that supports Aotearoa's sustainable kai producers operates out of a building near Auckland 's… Read more Audio
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Lyttelton Harbourmaster responds to Sir Russell Coutts
5:13 PM.The Lyttelton Harbour master was called out by name by a grumpy Sir Russell Coutts. Sir Russell has called the dolphin protection policy extreme and said it's astonishing the amount of influence the… Read more Audio
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Gisborne brawl victim was celebrating birthday
5:07 PM.One of the people killed in a mass brawl in Gisborne on the weekend, was celebrating his 21st birthday. Family and friends are paying tribute to Chrysler Stevens Mark, on social media. Police say the… Read more Audio
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Christchurch 16 year old is rising ballet and swimming star
4:53 PM.Rising ballet star and teen swimming sensation Hamish Giddens has mastered the art of fluid movement. The Christchurch 16 year old holds 4 national titles in the pool and is flying to New York next… Read more Audio
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Group hopes to sink mayors plans to sell city port lease
4:47 PM.A group of high profile Aucklanders are hoping to sink the mayor's plans to sell the lease for the city's port, instead they want the land transformed into one of the greatest waterfronts in the… Read more Audio
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Sail GP 1st day cancel the right call - Conservation academic
4:43 PM.The future of SailGP in Whakaraupo Lyttelton Harbour next year is in doubt after endangered dolphins cancelled a day of racing over the weekend. SailGP chief executive Sir Russell Coutts has come out… Read more Audio
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Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders lost 5 times in a row
4:35 PM.The Crusaders are in uncharted territory in Super Rugby Pacific and it won't get any easier for the 13 time champions this week. For the first time in the franchise's history they have lost five games… Read more Audio
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Families to be able to get back 25% of childcare fees
4:28 PM.Families will be able to apply for a partial refund of their childcare costs from October, as part of National's campaign promise to ease the cost of living. Under the policy, dubbed FamilyBoost… Read more Audio
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E-scooter ACC injury claims increase by almost 40%
4:24 PM.There are growing calls for tighter restrictions for e-scooters, with the number of ACC injury claims increasing by almost 40%. Four years ago the Ministry of Transport proposed changes to allow… Read more Audio