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Kiwi Stu McEwen who lives in Vanuatu and runs an AirBnB speaks to Lisa Owen about the national carrier's liquidation. Audio

For decades manufacturers have been deserting smalls towns, sucking out the lifeblood as they depart. But Taumarunui is bucking this trend thanks to a pet food factory that's started full-time… Read more Audio

Auckland council is urging flood affected home owners to do their bit to future proof the city against further flooding. Louise Ternouth reports. Audio

Tourism Industry Aotearoa has unveiled a new online tool to make it easier for businesses to become more sustainable. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio

RNZ reporter Amy Williams speaks to Lisa Owen from the New Lynn bus station where a mass brawl is planned and police have stepped up patrols. Audio

Orokonui Ecosanctuary educator Taylor Davies-Colley speaks to Lisa Owen about the death of three kiwi v Audio

RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall talks Lisa through the big weekend of sport ahead, including a clash between the Super Rugby table leaders. Audio

Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about the high profile trial of a man accused of murdering four indigenous women, Canada and India's row over the death of a Sikh activist and… Read more Audio

Manurewa-Papakura Ward Councillor Daniel Newman speaks to Lisa Owen about the proposal for Auckland to move to fortnightly rubbish collections. Audio

In Australia, allowing people to access their own superannuation to buy a home has triggered a warning about a trillion dollar burden on the Australian taxpayer by the end of the century if people are… Read more Audio

A bloody botched up police job - that is how Lachlan Jones' dad has summed up the investigation into the three year old's death. Timothy Brown has more. Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio