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Baby-boomers struggling to sell up their small businesses got a surprise opportunity today - after the government announced a new visa for migrants who might want to buy them out. International… Read more Audio

Former Highlanders flanker and Tasman NPC captain Shane Christie has died aged 39. He spent three seasons with the Super Rugby side and also played 73 times for Tasman over seven seasons, before… Read more Audio

A group of Lego pros are hoping to build a less stressful environment for young hospital patients by creating brick miniatures of MRI scanners, xray machines and waiting rooms. The Lego verisons of… Read more Audio

A massive manhunt is underway for a suspect who shot and killed two police officers in rural Victoria. 56-year-old Dezi Freeman is believed to be behind yesterday's shooting in Pore-punkah, a small… Read more Audio

Gas is up about 15% and power 11%. Dozens of customers have gotten in touch with Checkpoint to share how their electricity bills have ballooned. David Taylor from Papamoa is one of those, and spoke to… Read more Audio

Australia correspondent, Nicole Johnston spoke to Lisa Owen about the Albanese govenrment expelling Iran's ambassador to Australia, as well as a shooting in rural Victoria that has killed two police… Read more Audio

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

One of the biggest names in the NRL is embroiled in a drugs and betting scandal. Rabbitohs and Kiwis hooker Brandon Smith will face court next month however he is yet to be stood down by his club… Read more Audio

An action plan to help keep small airlines flying regional routes is expected to land on the desk of the Associate Transport Minster any day now. Air NZ serves 20 regional areas, but the smaller… Read more Audio

There are calls for a Rental Warrant of Fitness to ensure student flats in North Dunedin are actually complying with Healthy Homes Standards. Since July 1, the standards set out minimum requirements… Read more Audio

An online site that connects people with verified tradies is standing by its vetting and review system despite a number of customers being out of pocket after using a construction company they found… Read more Audio

Firefighters have wiped tears from their eyes today as they've told a court of their efforts to save lives during the fatal Loafers Lodge fire in May 2023. They have been giving evidence in the trial… Read more Audio