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House prices across New Zealand have risen by almost 18-per-cent since the market high of 2007. The property valuers, QV, say in the past year alone, values jumped by almost 5-per-cent, with Auckland… Read more Audio

Its been another chaotic day at the Heineken Open Tennis tournament in Auckland with two more seeds pulling out of the singles draw. Audio

But first More than 160-thousand students can learn their exam fates today as their NCEA results are released. Audio

Hundreds of holiday makers are still stranded in Tonga along with several plane loads of cargo as a volcanic eruption continues to disrupt flights. Audio

The police issued just 14 tickets for being up to four kilometres over the speed limit during the holiday period, with the police commissioner admitting their zero tolerance message was confusing. Audio

There's been a show down in the Southern Ocean between the New Zealand navy and two fishing vessels. Audio

A pregnant teenager has been granted name suppression and bail after appearing in the Christchurch District Court charged with the murder of a one year old baby. Audio

The clinical head of Starship, Patrick Kelly, says three children died at Starship Hospital between 2013 and 2014, and the number of injuries that appear to be abuse-related increased from 122 to 130… Read more Audio

The Invercargill mayor wants tougher dog control laws after a savage attack on two women. Audio

The mother of a Wellington teenager stabbed to death nearly 18 years ago says her paroled-murderer is a dangerous man who should be tracked by GPS. Audio

Petrol prices dropped again yesterday, for about the 20th consecutive time since October - but the Road Transport Forum believes New Zealanders are likely to save money on more than just fuel. Audio

An update from reporter Richard Wain at the Heineken open Auckland. Audio