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While in Wellington, the capital has been battered by some of the strongest winds in its recent history. Flights in and out of the city have been cancelled, and there have been no interisland ferry… Read more Audio

Flights in and out of the city have been cancelled until at least 6pm, and there have been no interisland ferry crossings today. The wind warning in Wellington has been escalated to red, with… Read more Audio

There's been some shocking omissions from the first Black Ferns squad of the year. Three of the biggest names from the successful World Cup in 2021, including the face of the campaign, have not been… Read more Audio

After a series of mishaps and issues with the government provided school lunches last term, Associate Education Minister David Seymour said the new term would start off in "tip top shape." The… Read more Audio

Days after Trump and Zelensky's Vatican meeting and months after the disastrous exchange in the oval office - the US and Ukraine have signed a rare minerals deal. United States Correspondent, Todd… Read more Audio

Keeping our top medical talent on New Zealand shores, compromised care and growing wait lists. These are some of the reasons over 5,000 senior doctors have walked off the job in unprecedented 24-hour… Read more Audio

Storms are causing chaos in parts of the motu, grounding flights, forcing businesses to shut and causing evacuations. A local state of emergency has been declared in Christchurch. A local state of… Read more Audio

United Kingdom correspondent Alice Wilkins spoke to Lisa Owen about the suspect in a crossbow attack in Leeds dying from his self-inflicted injuries and how there are calls from politicians, for a… Read more Audio

Wild weather is lashing the country, with Canterbury bearing the brunt of a low pressure system bringing heavy rain, strong winds and snow. A rain warning could be upgraded to red for North… Read more Audio

Evening business for 30 April 2025 Audio

Speculation is swirling that kiwi heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker could be in line for the biggest fight of the century against the unified world champion. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa… Read more Audio

The government's chief victims adviser is calling for an urgent investigation after learning of three murders by mental health patients. She wants to know what is being done to stop it happening… Read more Audio