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8:24 AM.A single mother of two has described MIQ as hell on earth.

After spending Christmas in Melbourne the Katie Lutshesko and her two sons returned to New Zealand and had what she said was a lovely… Read more Audio

8:19 AM.National's Leader Christopher Luxon wants to change the centre-right's reputation of caring about the economy more than those in poverty or the environment.

He made the comments during a speech at… Read more Audio

8:16 AM.Deaf and hard of hearing advocates say mask mandates in schools may prove difficult for some students who rely on visual cues.

Teachers and students in year four and above must now wear a mask inside… Read more Audio

8:10 AM.The OECD says a delay in opening up borders and a crash in house prices are the main risks facing the New Zealand economy.

Its latest survey of the country said the economy is starting to overheat.

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7:57 AM.A severe weather forecast for the South Island could herald the end of the golden weather.

Metservice says heavy rain is on its way and predicts up to half a metre of rain could fall in the ranges… Read more Audio

7:50 AM.There's only three more sleeps to the Beijing Winter Olympics, and our athletes are eager as ever to secure New Zealand's first Olympic gold on the slopes.

Zoi Sadowski-Synnott will be the first New… Read more Audio

7:48 AM.In the picturesque lakeside town of Queenstown, National MPs are trying to find their inner peace and caucus unity - and a way to beat Labour at the next election.

They've gathered for a two day… Read more Audio

7:43 AM.The national average asking price for a home has more than doubled over the past 10 years to more than a million dollars.

There are some signs of a slight cooling, with listings on Realestate.co.nz… Read more Audio

7:34 AM.New firearm laws come into effect today, including more stringent vetting for licenses and tougher rules for ammunition sellers.

The Arms Amendment Regulations 2021 is the latest tranche of changes… Read more Audio

7:33 AM.A scene guard has been in place overnight on State Highway 8B at the scene where a ute and trailer went into the Clutha River.

The ute is completely submerged in water and plans are being made to… Read more Audio

7:23 AM.The number of young offenders has fallen more than 60 percent over a decade.

That means nearly 12,000 fewer 10 to 16 year olds committing crimes compared to 10 years ago, according to the latest… Read more Audio

7:17 AM.A meeting of the UN Security Council is underway to discuss the escalating tension between Russia and Ukraine.

Moscow has called the meeting is a "shameful public relations stunt" and continues to… Read more Audio

7:07 AM.New Zealanders desperate to return home who feel they've been locked out of the country should have some certainty soon.

Cabinet ministers are expected to discuss their plan for re-opening the… Read more Audio

6:47 AM.There will be no repeat of the massive push to get all homeless people off the streets before the coming Omicron outbreak takes hold.

During the first nationwide lockdown in 2020, Government agencies… Read more Audio

6:41 AM.An announcement on when the country's borders will reopen is imminent, with Cabinet ministers expected to meet today to finalise the plan.

A staged timeline was outlined last year, which would've… Read more Audio

6:18 AM.Tourism Industry Aotearoa wants the borders to be reopened soon after the country hits a peak in Omicron cases.

Cabinet ministers are expected to nut out the country's border re-opening plan when… Read more Audio

6:13 AM.The MIQ system is coming under increasing criticism from stranded New Zealanders struggling to return home using the lottery system or on emergency grounds.

One of those wanting to come back to… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.It's Monday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Read more Audio

8:53 AM.The Northern Royal Albatross has been a crowd favourite on the Department of Conservation's livestreamed "royal cam", and the stars of the newest colony in Otago have just been born.

All 36 pairs… Read more Audio

8:48 AM.It's Auckland Anniversary Day and although many events are cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions, at least one business is making a licking.

The familiar tune of an ice-cream truck heading your way… Read more Audio

8:43 AM.Rafael Nadal has made history with a record 21st grand slam last night at the Australian Open

The Spanish legend taking home the trophy after after an impressive recovery from two sets down against… Read more Audio