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It's Super Rugby final time as the Chiefs and Crusaders do battle for the title tomorrow night. Waikato Stadium is sold out for the blockbuster clash which sees the table topping Chiefs up against the… Read more Video, Audio

Pike River families say pictures of remains in the mine have given them some reassurance that the miners died quickly. Police have confirmed they've found more bodies inside Pike River Mine, as part… Read more Video, Audio

In Tai Rāwhiti more than 150 people have been forced to leave their homes in the last 24 hours as foul weather hammers the area that is still trying to get back on its feet after cyclone Gabrielle… Read more Video, Audio

Residents in Te Karaka in Tairawhiti are self evacuating with the region in a state of emergency Heavy rain's expected to last until Sunday Te Karaka Volunteer Fire Brigade Fire Chief Jamie Simpson… Read more Video, Audio

An oceanographer, who co-led an expedition to create the first map of the Titanic on the ocean floor, believes authorities should narrow their search for the missing Titan to a five to ten kilometre… Read more Video, Audio

It's not just New Zealand feeling left out in the cold by Taylor Swift.

A Queensland MP has launched a petition for her to add a show in his state, during her world tour next year. Liberal MP Andrew… Read more Audio

The FIFA Women's World Cup touched down in Dunedin today as part of its trophy tour ahead of the tournament. Excitement is building in the southern city with only 28 days until the world cup kicks… Read more Audio

Residents in Marlborough Sounds are making their views clear on the importance of road access, after flooding left them isolated two years ago. Last week, council told the worst affected residents in… Read more Audio

Tairāwhiti Civil Defence has declared a state of emergency for the region. It says people in low lying areas shouldn't wait for official instruction and should leave if they feel unsafe. Meanwhile, in… Read more Video, Audio

Parents and teachers in the Wellington's Strathmore are outraged a vape retailer's set to open near a bus hub that gets their children to and from school each day. It's sparked concern vape shops are… Read more Audio

Michael Wood's future in politics remains in question - as the disgraced former Minister goes to ground - refusing to speak to media. The Labour MP resigned his remaining ministerial portfolios… Read more Audio