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A tough decision, but the right one. That's how the coalition is characterising its call to scrap grants for first home buyers - with no more applications being accepted as of today. Deputy political… Read more Audio

The weight is somewhat off the Warriors' shoulders, following their dramatic win over the reigning premiers, the Panthers at the weekend. However, still descimated from injury, their attention quickly… Read more Audio

Solomon Airlines has stepped up to bridge the gap between New Zealand and Vanuatu. Felix Walton reports. Audio

Visual journalist Sam Rilestone asked people if the stories of terror from turbulence have put them off air travel. Audio

Singapore Airlines is "very sorry for the traumatic experience" when flight SQ321 hit sudden extreme turbulence at 37,000 feet 10 hours after leaving London Heathrow en route to Singapore. Audio

The government is demolishing the first home buyers grants and shifting the money to build 1500 social houses instead. Audio

Tourism operators think international visitors should pay to access our national parks to help cover costs. The Department of Conservation is facing major financial headwinds and says it can't afford… Read more Audio

It's the highlight of many rugby players' careers in Aotearoa. The story of the day they play for the Ranfurly Shield is told for generations, but for the 2024 South Canterbury squad, the dream to… Read more Audio

Former Justice Minister Kiri Allan has been convicted for refusing to accompany a police officer on the night of the car crash that ended her political career. Audio

Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the Singapore Airlines flight that experienced severe turbulence and the death of a man accused of spying for Hong Kong foreign… Read more Audio

From product placement - to the rising cost of basic food items - there's a raft of reasons why a trip to the supermarket can be a challenge for your mind and your wallet. Audio

The inquest into the mosque attacks has heard of disturbing Islamophobic and racist attacks targeting Al Noor Mosque before the deadly shootings. Timothy Brown reports. Audio