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6:19 AM.More than 30 percent of Kaikōura's GDP comes from tourism but with international borders shut business' are relying on domestic tourism.

Alpine Pacific Holiday Park owner Lee Boot says while they can… Read more Audio

6:11 AM.Demonstrations over the death of African American man George Floyd at the hands of a white police officer have erupted across the US and around the world.

Dozens of American cities have introduced… Read more Audio

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

8:51 AM.It's a missing persons notice of a very different kind. An Invercargill man has taken out an ad in the Southland Times calling for any sightings of his missing cow.

The "solid black Heifer", which is… Read more Audio

8:49 AM.The dairy industry is embarking on a push to encourage more people to try farming.

The industry already needs a thousand jobs but will need even more if the border continues to be closed to migrants… Read more Audio

8:44 AM.The NRL competition is underway again.

The Parramatta Eels won against The Brisbane Broncos to last night.

Tomorrow the Warriors make a long awaited return to the field - having become most… Read more Audio

8:41 AM.An Auckland academic has criticised the government's funding boost for the arts, saying it lacks any vision for the future of the sector.

Yesterday, the Prime Minister unveiled a multi-million dollar… Read more Audio

8:36 AM.US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that could allow US officials to punish social media companies for how they police their content.

The president was enraged by Twitter adding a… Read more Audio

8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Read more Audio

8:26 AM.The Hawke's Bay drought fund set up by local mayors will be handed out to farmers from today.

A million dollars will be divided up between thousands of farmers struggling with one of the worst… Read more Audio

8:22 AM.A plan to clean up pollution in the country's waterways is being met with a mixture of applause, eyerolls, and mild panic.

The long anticipated reforms set higher standards for swimming spots, create… Read more Audio

8:19 AM.While the Government is pouring money into Covid-19 recovery for businesses, government departments are coming in for criticism for keeping staff at home.

Some shops and cafes in Wellington's CBD say… Read more Audio

8:14 AM.It is now game on for community sport as restrictions on gatherings are set to lift today in time for the long weekend.

The limit of 10 people per gathering will be extended to 100 at midday, meaning… Read more Audio

8:11 AM.A popular tourist attaction in Rotorua has taken a new approach to drive business this long weekend. 

The Mitai Māori Village is offering a drive through hangi this evening, where cusomters can… Read more Audio

8:08 AM.Queen's Birthday will also see a number of people look to get out of town as they make the most of the long weekend.

Matakana Village Farmers Market has always been a popular spot for Aucklanders… Read more Audio

7:56 AM.New Zealand's lockdown has had all sorts of unexpected results - but one of the more unusual is a musical collaboration between New Zealand and US armed forces.

Performers from navy, army and… Read more Video, Audio

7:52 AM.Creative New Zealand is among the largest recipients of government funding to support the creative industry.

The national arts development agency received $25 million from the government to support… Read more Audio

7:49 AM.Gisborne district councillors have voted in favour of permanently installing two new replicas of Captain Cook's ship the Endeavour without consulting iwi or the wider public.

It follows the… Read more Audio

7:48 AM.New rules around freshwater are being labelled a missed opportunity by the iwi chairs forum.

The government has imposed tough new rules to improve freshwater quality.

There'll be new limits on… Read more Audio

7:44 AM.A former UN chief is warning the world has no more than 18 months to address climate change in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The United Nation's lead negotiator for the Paris Agreement… Read more Audio

7:40 AM.The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases across New Zealand could rise - thanks to a new blood test.

Scientists expect the test to reveal some cases of Covid-19 that were missed because of initial… Read more Audio

7:35 AM.At least one person has died after Minneapolis was rocked by a second night of demonstrations and violence after the death of African American man George Floyd at the hands of a white police officer.

7:28 AM.Police say an 18-year-old man who made an overnight trip across Cook Strait in a tiny motorised dinghy initially claimed to have left from Porirua Harbour.

The teenager had in fact started out from… Read more Audio

7:24 AM.From midday today, gatherings of up to 100 people will be allowed as Covid-19 rules are relaxed a little further.

It comes just in time for Muslims who will be able to come together for Friday… Read more Audio