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Traffic chaos at one of Auckland's most popular malls has raised concerns about what the christmas rush could bring across the city. It was gridlock trying to leave the carpark at the Westfield… Read more Video, Audio

Australia has triumphed over India to claim a sixth Cricket World Cup title. In front of a packed stadium in Ahmedabad, the Indian players succumbed to the pressure as Australia cruised to a six… Read more Video, Audio

The outgoing Labour team has been dutifully carrying out their role as caretaker government until National was ready to take over, but that changed yesterday. Labour leader Chris Hipkins has broken… Read more Audio

A fire in Christchurch's Port Hills on a dry breezy day had residents hoping they weren't in for a repeat of the disasterous 2017 blazes. And it raises questions about whether we need to be on… Read more Video, Audio

Welcome to another episode in the coalition of contradictions. Christopher Luxon says a "significant milestone" has been reached in the ongoing talks to form a new government. The National Party… Read more Video, Audio

Day 14 of coalition negotiations today with talks expected to run into the weekend.. National's negotiating team met with NZ First but there was no meeting with the ACT party. RNZ understands that's… Read more Video, Audio

An East Coast baker famous for paua pies has created a new delicacy, and it's brought her business back from the edge. Rachael Thomas, who owns Te Puia Springs Store an hour and a half north of… Read more Audio

Staying with retail now, Black Friday is almost upon us when the silly season sales begins. The day itself isn't until this time next week, but stores are already starting to advertise their Black… Read more Audio

Some shopping arcades in Auckland are looking like deserted waste lands with vacant shop after vacant shop. CBD business association Heart of the City says the numbers are improving but there are only… Read more Audio

A ground breaking mulch to prevent ground baking this El Nino Summer. Previously unusable fibrous green waste is being minced into an environomentally friendly ground cover...with Auckland council… Read more Audio