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Gangs stealing meat from supermarkets are re-selling it to restaurants and dairies and on Facebook, a crime prevention company says. Read more Video, Audio

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

Te Puea Marae will open its doors to the homeless again next week, but instead of being funded by kindness and aroha, the Government will be footing the bill. The marae's resource manager takes… Read more Video, Audio

Passengers on the Interislander lay frozen on the floor as massive waves rocked the ferry this morning. Passenger Shane Brocklebank says it was such a rocky ride, parts of the ceiling fell off. Video, Audio

Snow has closed roads throughout the South Island, including the Inland Road into Kaikoura. Mark Owen of NZTA warns people to take extra care, and avoid unnecessary travel. Video, Audio

Jindarat Prutsiriporn died from head injuries last year, after she threw herself from the boot of a moving car while bound and gagged. Five men were found guilty today of kidnapping and manslaughter.

Watch Wednesday's full programme here. Video

Mosgiel's weather forecaster, 12-year-old Ben Hawke, with the latest on the polar blast sweeping the South Island. Video, Audio

Steve Jensen and his family are preparing to return to the United States after missing financial targets set by Immigration New Zealand. Video, Audio

At least 16 people have been killed in a US military plane crash in rural Mississippi. Ryan Brooks from Reuters reports. Video, Audio