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The Coromandel's getting an early Christmas, with State Highway 25A opening three months ahead of schedule. But holding back their cheers are some in Cathedral Cove, who will miss out on the usual… Read more Video, Audio

Dog breeders struggling to sell their puppies are filling up an animal shelter that has reached full capacity. South Auckland Animal Rescue is home to 41 puppies and is receiving daily requests to… Read more Video, Audio

It's crunch time for the Hauraki Gulf's marine environment. Two public meetings this week will help shape the response to an underwater pest described as one of the world's most invasive weeds, but… Read more Video, Audio

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