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4:15 PM.United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Susana Leiataua about pressure mounting on Joe Biden to get tougher on Israel following the deaths of aid workers and the judge in Donald Trump's… Read more Audio

4:06 PM.The Race Relations Commissioner has joined criticism of the government for removing references to Maori experiences in the New Zealand plan to eliminate racism. Yesterday, the National Iwi Chairs… Read more Audio

5:48 PM.New research from Victoria University suggests even building a giant wall in the sea wouldn't be enough to stop sea level rise from two crucial Antarctic glaciers. Pine Island and Thwaites glaciers… Read more Audio

5:31 PM.The Black Caps are calling on a new captain to lead the side in a T20 series in Pakistan. Michael Bracewell is back in the New Zealand squad for this month's five-match tour and he'll take on the… Read more Audio

5:27 PM.A 14 year old campaigning to get international flights back to Dunedin has today put his case to the country's Prime Minister. Up until the Covid-19 pandemic hit, Virgin Australia flew directly… Read more Audio

5:17 PM.A major earthquake has struck off Taiwan's eastern coast prompting tsunami warnings throughout the region. The 7.7 magnitude quake, had its epicenter 18 kilometers south of the city of Hualien and… Read more Audio

5:12 PM.More than 8000 health workers were allowed to keep working during the pandemic, despite not being fully vaccinated against Covid-19. The data shows health providers - including district health boards… Read more Audio

5:07 PM.'An inappropriate level of youth crime.' The country's southern most city is holding a public meeting as Invercargill experiences a surge in crime. The mayor Nobby Clark says as well as youth crime… Read more Audio

4:55 PM.Music is probably one of the last things you'd pay attention to when out for a meal or drink - but it can make or break the whole experience.

We've all been to a restaurant or bar where the music is… Read more Audio

4:45 PM.A massive earthquake has rocked Taiwan and prompted tsunami warnings in Japan and the Phillipines. Earlier, the quake was reported to be M7.2, but the Japan Meteorological Agency has upgraded the… Read more Audio

4:40 PM.Recruiters have said the brain drain is underway, with some people heading overseas to get away from New Zealand's tough job market. Dozens of companies and government agencies have announced… Read more Audio

4:34 PM.Police are on the hunt for three people after a kidnapping on Auckland's North Shore last night. Officers responded to reports of a gunshot, following an altercation at a property on Sunnyhaven Avenue… Read more Audio

4:31 PM.Sam Whitelock has shut the door on a potential return to the All Blacks. The veteran lock has announced he'll retire from all rugby after wrapping up his obligations with French club Pau this season… Read more Audio

4:28 PM.The situation for pet owners may be related to cost of living pressures and this week we've heard about charities struggling to stay afloat as Kiwis pull back their spending. Georgie Hannifin asked… Read more Video, Audio

4:25 PM.Two kittens have been dumped outside a vet clinic in Auckland, with a note saying de-sexing is too expensive. The cats were left in a container which was taped shut. They have now been transferred to… Read more Audio

4:11 PM.The axe is falling on hundreds of jobs in the public sector, with the latest losses looming at Oranga Tamariki and The Ministry of Health. Ministries have been ordered to find between 6.5 and 7.5% in… Read more Audio

4:06 PM.Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Susana Leiataua about the large earthquake that struck Taiwan today and El Niño contributing to soaring temperatures. Read more Audio

5:44 PM.Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Lisa Owen about Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese demanding answers from Israel after an Australian aid worker was killed while delivering food… Read more Audio

5:30 PM.At least five aid workers providing food in Gaza have reportedly been killed in an Israeli air strike. An Australian woman is believed to be among the dead World Central Kitchen workers. Israel said… Read more Audio

5:27 PM.The Wallabies are getting another respected Kiwi to boost their rugby ranks. The man known as the Scrum Doctor - Mike Cron - has been added to the Australia coaching staff. Cron joins head coach Joe… Read more Audio

5:16 PM.Stage one of the Government's plan to raise school attendance will be in place by the end of June, according to its work timetable released today. The 36 point action plan details the coalition's… Read more Audio

5:13 PM.Doctors say violence in hospitals is increasing after a brutal attack in Wairarapa Hospital over the weekend. A man armed with a machete carried out the attack on a vistor at the hospital's emergency… Read more Audio