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A tramper injured in Mount Aspiring National Park was rescued by an emergency beacon set off by somebody else, who then switched it off. Helicopter pilot Sam Innes talks to John Campbell. Audio

Joshua Kite pleaded guilty in December to a host of charges including drug possession, car theft, firing at police officers and impersonating a police officer. He was sentenced today at the High Court… Read more Video, Audio

Opponents argue the revised trade pact is just the old deal with a new name, and it remains bad for workers, consumers and the environment. Video, Audio

Watch Friday's full programme here. Video

The Department of Conservation is fighting a losing battle repairing tracks eroded by the sea in parts of the Abel Tasman National Park - one of this country's most visited spots. Read more Video, Audio

Dozens of angry Lyttelton Port workers marched on the Christchurch City Council today, in protest at what they say is the port turning away union members after they planned to go on strike. Read more Video, Audio

Christchurch Labour MP and insurance lawyer Duncan Webb held a drop in session to offer advice to quake-claimants today. He expected about eight people but 40 people turned up. Audio

Ross Taylor hit 181 not out as the Black Caps chased down 335 to beat England by five wickets with three balls to spare. The cricketer talks to John Campbell.  Video, Audio

Communications staff at AA Insurance monitor social media for criticism and then forward that criticism onto case managers so they can "keep an eye on" on claimants.  Audio

More than 100 tourists are trapped at a resort in Whanganui because of slips after heavy rain overnight, and flooding and slips have forced evacuations in Hawke's Bay. Video, Audio