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Well it's official, National leader Chris Luxon would "pick up the phone" to Winston Peters if he needs to - he might just need to find his number first. After weeks of dismissing questions about… Read more Audio

If you're in Hamilton get your phone out, because on Monday you'll be able to download a new app to help you discover natural areas in the city. The Nature In The City App has been designed by… Read more Audio

Motorsport royalty will be sliding around dusty rural roads this weekend during the return of a rallying favourite. SuperCar and Nascar champ Shane van Gisbergen and rally legend Hayden Paddon… Read more Audio

The Warriors are gearing up for their preliminary final against the Brisbane Broncos tomorrow night. The two sides will face off at Suncorp Stadium for a place in the Grand Final. Reporter Jamie Wall… Read more Video, Audio

Warriors-mania is going global. As the side treks across the ditch to take on the mighty Broncos, we found out the vibe on the streets of Brisbane and around the world. Jonty Dine reports. Read more Audio

Rain may have eased, but Southland is still on alert with flooding in many parts and roads still closed. There is now a region-wide state of emergency.. There have been evacuations in Wallacetown, to… Read more Video, Audio

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has defended the handling of bullying concerns about MP Shanan Halbert. A number of former employees have made allegations to Newshub, calling Mr Halbert a bully, claiming… Read more Audio

Queenstown had its wettest day in a quarter of a century today, with mud, debris and forest slash running through the edge of town after a massive deluge of rain. The town got a month's worth of rain… Read more Video, Audio

It's officially the school holidays and 15,000 passengers are expected to pass through Auckland Airport tomorrow. But brace, because traffic jams in the arrivals hall are already causing heavy… Read more Video, Audio

JJ Smith tells Lisa Owen why his Jack Russells Hazel and Spruce should be permitted on public transport. Read more Video, Audio

The country is officially out of recession, by the numbers at least. The latest growth figures out today show a stronger-than-expected bounce-back, pulling the country out of recession and maybe… Read more Video, Audio