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Police say protestors linked to Destiny Church, who stormed a children's event being host by a drag king, crossed the line with aggressive and violent behaviour. The event on Saturday was part of the… Read more Audio

The government's launched a $500,000 campaign encouraging Australians to visit New Zealand during the off season. Last year, almost 1.4 million Australians made a trip across the ditch. But Prime… Read more Audio

The government is investing $30 million dollars' worth of tourism levies into conservation tourism. Conversation Minister Tama Potaka announced the funding at the Prime Minister's weekly post-Cabinet… Read more Audio

18 year old Daman Kumar has been classed as an overstayer because he was born here while his mother did not have a valid visa. The pair had until today to leave the country or be served a deportation… Read more Audio

A bargain bin offer is how some critics are describing the government's latest pitch to entice Aussies travellers across the ditch. The $500,000 marketing campaign was announced yesterday with the new… Read more Audio

White Ferns captain Sophie Devine is extending her break from cricket and won't take part in next month's series against Sri Lanka. Devine stepped away in January citing well-being issues. New Zealand… Read more Audio

How about a free coffee as relief from the grind of a long roadie? But be warned the brew is instant and terms and conditions apply. It's the brain child of the Nosh Roadside Gourmet on State Highway… Read more Audio

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is holding talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Rubio is in the country where both men have expressed joint support for President Trump's plan to… Read more Audio

A passenger on an New Zealand flight to Dunedin on Saturday said customers were told there was 1300 kilograms of extra luggage on a flight packed with students heading for university. Just before the… Read more Audio

Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about a deadly explosion that ripped through the floor of a mall in Taiwan, Indian prime minister Narendra Modi visiting the White House and what… Read more Audio

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

Alice Robinson has made history on the slopes in Austria winning New Zealand's first alpine ski world championships medal. Robinson claimed the silver medal in the giant slalom behind an athlete from… Read more Audio