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Now to Dunedin, where the southern city and the surrounding Otago region is celebrating its 175th birthday this weekend. The First Church of Otago was instrumental in Dunedin's European settlement and… Read more Video, Audio

A critical state highway between Napier and Taupo will re-open to all traffic come Monday morning; with restrictions. The major route and in and out of Hawke's Bay a hammering during cyclone Gabrielle… Read more Video, Audio

Concerned locals in Cambridge have been reporting a horse seemingly lying dead by the road side. But their fears have been misplaced, as Libby Kirkby-McLeod explains. Read more Video, Audio

For some of the population, today's a day for shamrocks, wearing green, and having a drink of Guinness or Irish whiskey. It's St Patrick's day, and those with a dash of Irish ancestory are keen to… Read more Video, Audio

The Backdoor clothing store in Hamilton's been forced to lock its front door and screen customers because of rampant shoplifting and assaults on staff. Gone are the days of wandering in for a browse… Read more Video, Audio

Official convoys have kicked off today for whanau wanting to travel between Tokomaru Bay and Gisborne along the backroad. The operation is very much trial and error, but miscommunication led to some… Read more Video, Audio

Former National Leader Todd Muller is re-resigning from politics, announcing he no longer has the energy to be an MP. First elected in 2014, Mr Muller is best-known for his brief stint as leader of… Read more Video, Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6322713943112 Video, Audio

Fruity, zesty, glazed, or with chocolate. Hot cross buns of all shapes and sizes have found their way to Palmerston North as they vie for the coveted crown of New Zealand's best. Jimmy Ellingham… Read more Video, Audio

Sail GP has arrived in Christchurch for the first event in a four year commitment to bring the foiling catamarans to New Zealand. The New Zealand Grand Prix is the penultimate event of this season and… Read more Video, Audio

Plans for a multi billion dollar Auckland Airport upgrade has hit severe turbulance seconds after take-off. It's a $4 billion redevelopment that will see the domestic and international temrinals… Read more Video, Audio