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4:44 PM.As Kiwi's flock to the beaches in the summer heat, the need for surf lifeguards couldn't be greater. But Surf Life Saving New Zealand says that with the growing population, they'll need 1000… Read more Audio

4:33 PM.A retired Waikato couple who worked for Hamilton's hospital for over six decades between them are facing a lengthy wait for tens of thousands of dollars of holiday pay. Errors in calculating holiday… Read more Audio

4:28 PM.The Black Ferns have a new coach, with Whitney Hansen set to take charge of the side on a two-year deal after the six-time world champions came up short at this year's global showpiece. Sports… Read more Audio

4:24 PM.'Tis the season for corporate gifts. But have you had one from your KiwiSaver provider? It turns out, some people have been treated to a few early Christmas presents - an umbrella in one case and a… Read more Audio

4:14 PM.Asia correspondent Adam Hancock spoke to Lisa Owen about the death of a prominent activist has sparked protests in the capital of Bangladesh, as well as a group of scientists in India who have… Read more Audio

4:10 PM.While a bunch of us are winding down for the festive season, others are gearing up for one of their busiest times of the year. Animal shelters are among them. The charity Helping You Help Animals or… Read more Audio

5:44 PM.Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about Australians continuing to grapple with the consequences of this week's Bondi terror attack, with the government there today revealing a… Read more Audio

5:39 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

5:33 PM.New Zealand Netball's nightmare year continues. After the highly publicised standing down and reinstatement of Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua, CEO Jennie Wyllie has now resigned. Sports… Read more Audio

5:27 PM.The school in the secretive west coast christian community, Gloriavale, is effectively being closed down.The Secretary for Education anounced she is cancelling Gloriavale Christian School's… Read more Audio

5:18 PM.Nearly two months on from a sewage spill that completely destroyed their crops, Mahurangi oyster farmers are still waiting to see a full compensation package. 1200 cubic metres of sewage overflowed… Read more Audio

5:10 PM.The boss of Corrections has repeatedly broken the law by denying prisoners their basic right to an hour of exercise outside their cells every day, according to High Court ruling. It ordered chief… Read more Audio

4:48 PM.An open letter to political leaders is calling for them to end visas tied to a single employer, saying they set the stage for potential exploitation and abuse and make it harder for victims to escape… Read more Audio

4:44 PM.The family of an elderly woman with severe dementia was so concerned about the standard of her hospital care that they rostered themselves on shifts to look after her. And for another severely ill… Read more Audio

4:32 PM.A High Court judge has ordered the Department of Corrections boss to obey the law or face contempt of court proceedings if he fails to make sure prisoners aren't let out of their cells for an hour… Read more Audio

4:25 PM.Despite a rain delay, the Black Caps and West Indies are well into their third test at Mt Maunganui's Bay Oval. Meanwhile, Australia are looking to continue their run of dominance over England in the… Read more Audio

4:14 PM.United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about Robert Reiner's son making his first appearance in court following the alleged murder of the famed Hollywood director, as well as the… Read more Audio

4:10 PM.Homeware retail giant IKEA appears to be a victim of its own success. It's shutting down its customer support centre from tomorrow for the rest of the week so that its team can focus entirely on… Read more Audio

5:47 PM.UK correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about the BBC vowing to defend itself in defamation lawsuit brought by US President Donald Trump, as well as a warning being issued for some… Read more Audio

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

5:31 PM.The Black Caps missed out on the major money at last night's annual IPL auction. A total of eight kiwis were picked up by franchises, joining the other four already contracted to teams. Sports… Read more Audio

5:23 PM.Cuts to a government transport subsidy scheme for disabled people will cost people who can least afford it and shrink their lives, according to a disability support service. The Transport and… Read more Audio

5:15 PM.Isolated, lonely and far from support networks, that's what people who are homeless say it's like living in Auckland's suburbs. An Auckland Council audit found over 400 people were living without… Read more Audio

5:08 PM.A store selling well known brands through infomercials has been found guilty of falsifying customer product reviews; getting staff who had ever used the goods to pen positive write ups. The TV shop… Read more Audio

4:54 PM.Māori landowners at the top of the South Island will have more than 3-thousand hectares returned to them in a landmark agreement signed with the Crown. The customary landowners were promised one tenth… Read more Audio