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A group of South Taranaki rangatahi are reconnecting with their culture while learning carpentry skills building whare for local iwi, in a first-of-its kind collaboration with the Western Institute of… Read more Audio

The biggest test for the Black Ferns so far is just one sleep away. The defending champs take on Canada who are ranked second in the world, one place above New Zealand. The Ferns go into the match… Read more Audio

If you've been hunting for a new home lately.. you've probably also had to hunt hard for a list price. Often, places are listed by negotiation, for tender, or are heading for auction. As a buyer you… Read more Audio

Asia correspondent Adam Hancock spoke to Lisa Owen about the Taliban government banning books written by women from Afghan universities, as well as Donald Trump preparing to have his first call with… Read more Audio

Passengers caught short while stuck for hours on a stranded Wellington train were given bags to use as toilets. An electrical cable came down onto a train during rush hour this morning causing three… Read more Audio

Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about the Australian government announcing it will pursure a more ambitious effort to reduce climate emissions, aiming to hit a target somewhere… Read more Audio

Firefighters have contained a blaze in Canterbury that's destroyed a family's beloved vintage car collection. Crews rushed to an out-of-control burn-off fanned by strong winds in Southbridge yesterday… Read more Audio

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

The Black Ferns have had a rough run of injuries at the Rugby World Cup and they've had another key player go down ahead of the semi-final against Canada. Forward Jorja Miller has asked for privacy… Read more Audio

A Canterbury company is producing alternative plant proteins in a deal with one of Asia's largest food import companies, Lacto Japan. Leaft foods extracts proteins from lucerne, a crop normally used… Read more Audio

An economist and former finance minister are calling on Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis to resign. It comes in the wake of worse than expected GDP figures out today - which show our economy… Read more Audio

A former top cop has joined a number of Kiwi blood cancer patients seeking cutting edge therapy overseas, as wait times grow for standard stem cell treatment in New Zealand. Stuart Lye was diagnosed… Read more Audio