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The first Dutch All Black, four debutants, a backline shuffle and a lock at loose forward are the talking points of the All Blacks team named to play France in this weekend's first test in Dunedin… Read more Audio

A former IRD prosecutor is calling for changes to the student loan system so that Kiwis living overseas aren't put off coming home because they're worried about being arrested at the border. In April… Read more Audio

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about the latest updates in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial - Combs has been acquitted of the most serious charges in his criminal federal… Read more Audio

More than 1000 households have been left without internet or mobile coverage in Golden Bay during today's wild weather, with residents even unable to dial 111. So far, the weather doesn't appear to… Read more Audio

United Kingdom correspondent Edward O'Driscoll spoke to Lisa Owen about three former senior staff members of the hosptial where convicted murderer Lucy Letby worked, who have now been arrested. As… Read more Audio

Pacific advocates say a proposed law change for out-of-hours immigration visits, like dawn raids, doesn't go far enough. The contentious enforcement practice involves immigration officers searching… Read more Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

The countdown is on until the official return of the Warriors women. After five years in the wilderness, the Wah-hines are finally back in the NRLW and will mark their return against the Roosters this… Read more Audio

Jaffa fans are coming to grips with the news the orange-coated chocolate treat will soon be no more. Confectionery company RJs has this week confirmed it stopped making the long-time Kiwi favourite… Read more Audio

Residents voiced their frustration at the official response to last week's flooding at public meetings held in the Tasman district today, as the region preps for more heavy rain due to start falling… Read more Audio

Some pensioners are resorting to extreme power rationing to keep up with rising costs. Turning off hot water cylinders for days at a time and heading to bed as soon as it's dark to save on… Read more Audio

An apparent typo could have cost a North Island council $20 million in lost revenue. At a meeting last month, the New Plymouth District Council passed a resolution saying rates figures in its annual… Read more Audio