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Three men charged in relation to one of New Zealand's most high-profile miscarriages of justice have been excused from their first court appearance on medical grounds. The wrongful conviction of Alan… Read more Audio

After a 7 year wait, the highway connecting the eastern and western sides of the lower North Island is expected to open next year. But a last minute proposal move to add a toll to motorists using the… Read more Audio

A Dunedin GP is setting up a low cost clinic where people will pay just $15 to see a doctor after noticing the cost of living pressures are really hurting patients. Seeing a GP can cost anything from… Read more Audio

Almost every member of the Comanchero motorcycle gang is facing charges after a three year long police investigation. Police say they've laid more than 100 charges, seized more than 200 kilograms of… Read more Audio

The jury in the murder trial of former eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne has been told not to get swept up in the murder mystery fantasy, as his defence team wraps up its case. Dr Polkinghorne is… Read more Audio

There's been a massive jump in aggressive, unsocialised dogs being put down in the Far North and its the fault of irresponsible owners according to the Mayor, they said the code of silence protecting… Read more Audio

Police and military in Papua New Guinea are struggling to cope with tribal "revenge killings" among what authorities call "local terrorists" armed with high-powered weapons. There have been five days… Read more Audio

A new poll shows a significant number of New Zealanders support recognising Palestine as a state, and applying sanctions against Israel. Comissioned by advocacy group Justice for Palestine and… Read more Audio

Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen about the All Blacks set to verse the Wallabies in Sydney and his catch up with Sir Graham Henry about the Under 85kg Club Cup. Audio

After forty years and a million trees and shrubs planted, a dedicated parks superviser has retired from the job, leaving Nelson a veritable feast of flora, literally. Peter Grundy has quietly… Read more Audio

United States correspondent speaks to Lisa Owen about the latest from the apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump and schools and institutions in Springfield, Ohio being bombarded with threats.

A move by mega online retailers to charge for returns could push shoppers back in local bricks and mortar stores. Clothing giant ASOS, previously allowed people to return unwanted purchases for a full… Read more Audio