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Lydia Ko is back in New Zealand to defend the New Zealand Open title which she won last year and in 2013. Audio

One Auckland landlord told us students studying in Auckland are spoilt if they expect to have much of their own space in the current housing market. Audio

Amandeep Kaur wiped tears from her eyes as she was told her son will never forgive her for killing his father. Audio

Jonathan Mitchell joins John Campbell to discuss the business news of the day. Audio

Residents living around Dunedin's Tahuna wastewater plant say a stench filling up their houses needs to be fixed urgently. Audio

Beachgoers north of Wellington are being warned to stay out of the water after sharks were spotted on the Kapiti Coast. Audio

The smartphone-based driver service Uber says the government should be making it easier, rather than harder, for it to operate. Audio

It was out with the old breed of politician, and in with the new in New Hampshire today after Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump took home their respective nominations. Jane Patterson reports live from… Read more Audio

The police watchdog - IPCA - have had to forego investigating some complaints of excessive force by Police because of financial constraints. Audio