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The Royal couple left the North Island flying south to Dunedin today to be greeted by an enthusiastic crowd of about two thousand Otago fans. Audio

Hometown heroes Richie McCaw and Dan Carter have led their team, stacked into 13 utes, through an adoring throng in Christchurch today. Audio

And a former inspector general of the US Transportation Department warns that if this was a bomb on board then people could expect more terrorist attacks. Audio

Police are hunting for a sword wielding attacker who's left a woman with serious injuries. Audio

The hunt for a sword wielding attacker;US aviation lawyer says they'll be more attacks;Hometown rugby heroes lead 13-ute parade;Royal couple head south for the day, greeted by crowd of about two… Read more Audio

Opposition raises inflation concerns in Question Time; General Debate features media commentary from David Cunliffe; Health Committee hears submissions on Home and Community Support (Payment for… Read more Audio

To Australia, where more than 90 thousand car owners have joined in the country's first class action against Volkswagen and Audi for cheating on emissions tests. Audio

Southern Steel coach Janine Southby has been appointed as the new coach of the Silver Ferns, replacing Waimarama Taumaunu who stood down after four years in the role following the recent Constellation… Read more Audio

The first female ophthamologist in Solomon Islands says a new eye clinic there has allowed for 300 percent more patients to be treated every day. Audio

Australia's immigration minister has personally handed over the first refugee visas in Jordan, to families fleeing the war in Syria. Audio

The firm that made millions of faulty airbags has been hit with a fine of up to 300 million dollars. Audio

A New Zealander has appeared in a Brisbane court today charged with murder after being extradited yesterday. Audio