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12:15 PM.Donald Trump is claiming his summit with Vladimir Putin was a 10 out of 10 and made a lot of progress, but some geopolitical experts are more sceptical. Otago University Professor of International… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.Auckland business leaders' say the city's economy still needs a kick start. Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the Supreme Court has found riverbeds can be included in Maori customary marine title - if other legal tests are meet; Neighbours have detailed the moments following the police… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.The knives were out in Auckland on Thursday night as the country's finest butchers showed off their skills at the National Butchery Awards. Young Butcher of the Year Anton Rameka from New World… Read more Audio

12:41 PM.KiwiRail and the government have confirmed how much it has cost to breaking the contract with South Korean shipbuilders of the scrapped iRex Ferries. political reporter Russell Palmer spoke to… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.There's a call for levies paid by the fishing industry to be increased, and put towards marine conservation and fishery observers. Audio

12:27 PM.The All Blacks have named their first team of the Rugby Championship. Audio

12:20 PM.There are signs of improvement to the manufacturing sector. Audio

12:16 PM.Neighbours have detailed the moments following the police shooting a couple in Christchurch on Wednesday night. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

12:11 PM.The Supreme Court has found riverbeds can be included in Māori customary marine title - if other legal tests are meet. Māori news reporter Pokere Paewai spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, a woman is dead and a man is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot by police in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr; A political commentator says Labour is shutting… Read more Audio

12:44 PM.The South Wairarapa District Council is facing a growing backlash over plans to close a stretch of road along a piece of the region's coastline leading to a DOC reserve. Herenga a Nuku the Outdoor… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.Police in Christchurch have just given an update on Thursday morning's shooting in the suburb of Bryndwyr. Reporter Tim Brown spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

12:36 PM.A forestry boss is challenging new land use restrictions. Audio

12:28 PM.Another Silver Fern has decided to play across the Tasman. Audio

12:18 PM.The Electricity Authority is to dig deeper into business complaints about energy pricing, contract availability and business conduct in the electricity and gas markets. Audio

12:15 PM.A political commentator says Labour is shutting down all debate on its response to the Covid pandemic. Political analyst Dr Grant Duncan spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

12:12 PM.A woman is dead and a man is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot by police in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

1:10 PM.In today's episode, New Zealand Embassy staff have made contact with a New Zealand woman being detained with her son at a U.S immigration facility; The local government minister has confirmed he'll be… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.We all know about high butter prices, but a Hastings pie maker says the soaring price of mince is adding to his struggles. John van den Berk from John's Bakery and Cafe spoke to Tuwhenuaroa… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick has no plans to apologise for her remarks in the House on Tuesday. Political reporter Giles Dexter spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

12:35 PM.Farmers have concerns around a possible overseas takeover of Alliance Group. Audio

12:28 PM.Another podium result for a kiwi athlete in Europe. Audio

12:19 PM.It's good news for ASB. Audio

12:16 PM.The local government minister has confirmed he'll be taking a paper to cabinet before Christmas with a proposed model to cap rates. Local Government New Zealand President and Selwyn mayor Sam… Read more Audio