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More than two thousand people are now battling the deadly disease as it sweeps through the country - which is already suffering through what has been called the most devastating humanitarian crisis in… Read more Audio

A Christchurch pride performer wants an apology from the city council for failing to ensure the safety of its rainbow community at a Freedoms & Rights Coalition protest on the weekend. Georgie Lush, a… Read more Audio

Christopher Luxon has fired back at critics of the new school lunch programme, saying if parents are that upset, they should pack their child a Marmite sandwich and an apple. The Prime Minister said… Read more Audio

New documents reveal the coalition has set aside 300 million dollars to cover broken infrastructure contracts and a break-fee with Hyundai, after the government ended a contract with the Korean… Read more Audio

"Make a marmite sandwhich and put an apple in a bag." That comment from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has left a bad taste in the mouth of one principal who said the remark was not constructive… Read more Audio

The Warriors have returned home from Las Vegas and one of their assistant coaches is facing an investigation by the NRL for an alleged assault on game day. The club is backing Richard Agar and say he… Read more Audio

A retirement village is making a stand against plans to reverse a speed limit drop on the busy road outside its growing community. Residents of Speldhurst Country Estate near Levin don't want a 100… Read more Audio

There are calls for Wellington Water's boss to resign as the embattled organisation faces the prospect of legal action. The fallout from two scathing reports into the water provider is coming thick… Read more Audio

The Trump administration said the pause is to ensure Ukraine is "committed" to the goal of peace. It comes quickly off the back of President Donald Trump pushing ahead with steep tariffs against… Read more Audio

If you've ever glanced at the health star rating on a packet of chips or orange juice - you might be surprised by what you see. For example, a popular chocolate milk has a higher health star rating… Read more Audio

United Kingdom correspondent Alice Wilkins spoke to Leiataualesa Susana Lei'ataua about European leaders descending on London for a summit on Ukraine and former One Direction star Liam Payne being… Read more Audio

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