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Just a few hours away from the All Whites game against Fiji in the Oceania World Cup qualifiers in Wellington. In the first semi-final the New Zealanders are favourites to win the Oceania… Read more Audio

Dunedin's mayor says he is frustrated by the slow progress on building the new Dunedin Hospital despite close to a quarter of the budget already being spent. In its October Ministerial update, Health… Read more Audio

Hibiscus Coast developers have been left "flabbergasted" by a Watercare decision that means their new builds can not be connected to the wastwater network. Late last year, Watercare announced that any… Read more Audio

One of the country's most powerful and outspoken watchdogs is stepping down as chief ombudsman. Peter Boshier took on the job in 2015 having been the principal family court judge and a law… Read more Audio

South Taranaki farmers say a recent smattering of rain isn't enough to break a drought some are describing as the worst in more than 40 years. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has been… Read more Audio

A former Auckland librarian says threats and intimidation have become a daily part of library life, as advocates call on councils and the government to do more to keep workers safe. Finn Blackwell has… Read more Audio

New Zealand Rugby has struck a nerve with a number of secondary schools. Earlier this month the organisation announced a new under-18 squad to be selected this year. Dozens of schools have voiced… Read more Audio

Being single might have its advantages but the price certainly isn't one of them. It turns out, doing life solo can be expensive - much more so than being part of a couple. In the UK, analysis from… Read more Audio

Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about a law change in Indonesia giving military a bigger role in government, rare new footage of snow leopards captured in Pakistan and a Thai Airline… Read more Audio

It's no bluff, famous oysters harvested from Foveaux strait are off the menu at a top Auckland eatery because of concerns for the delicacy's future. Ngai Tahu, which owns about 20% of the Bluff oyster… Read more Audio

There are growing fears in Australia that the country's much-cherished system of subsidising many crucial medicines could be set to become the next target in Donald Trump's global trade war… Read more Audio

A deep sea mining company leading the charge for the budding future industry is being accused by enviromental groups of changing its corporate branding from fueling the green transition to supporting… Read more Audio