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7:55 AM.The All Blacks preparations are well underway for their Rugby World Cup semi-final clash against Argentina on Saturday, with a few changes expected in the team which will be named on Thursday.

Rugby… Read more Audio

7:51 AM.Aviator and deer industry pioneer Sir Tim Wallis has died at age 85.

From Greymouth, Sir Tim built a career which began with his family's timber business, while he enjoyed spending much of his free… Read more Audio

7:47 AM.The Christchurch mayor says the council is looking down the barrel of an 18 percent rates increase if it does not make some major cost savings.

The City Council is working on its ten-year-plan, and… Read more Audio

7:44 AM.Cuts to public services like libraries and swimming pools could be on the cards for Christchurch, as the council scrambles to avoid an 18 percent rates rise next year.

The Christchurch Mayor Phil… Read more Audio

7:35 AM.Firefighters were left scrambling to find vehicles, communications equipment, extra staff, and air support as Cyclone Gabrielle bore down on the country.

Newly released reports from the days leading… Read more Audio

7:26 AM.US President Joe Biden is due to arrive in Israel on Wednesday local time as the Israeli military prepares to escalate its offensive against Hamas militants.

Joe Biden's visit will mark a significant… Read more Audio

7:17 AM.Labour leader Chris Hipkins has paid tribute to long-serving Labour MP Andrew Little, who announced his departure from politics on Monday.

Little - who was elected in 2011 - has chosen not to take up… Read more Audio

7:09 AM.There's been no way to sugar coat it for Labour Party members after a humbling defeat in the general election.

And in the wake of their defeat, many MPs are considering their futures with the Party… Read more Audio

6:45 AM.Inflation figures have eased slightly, but petrol prices continue to rise. Ia Ara Aotearoa, Transporting New Zealand, says those fuel prices will put extra pressure on businesses and families in the… Read more Audio

6:41 AM.Chris Hipkins says he's still got a bit of fight left in him, committing to stay on as Labour leader - for now, at least.

The caucus met on Tuesday to farewell its departing MPs, and to dissect and… Read more Audio

6:15 AM.Three thousand Palestinians have been killed and at least 600,000 people have fled the northern Gaza Strip heading south after Israeli military warnings.

Despite the exodus south Israeli air forces… Read more Audio

8:57 AM.What does it take to make New Zealand's best croissant? Using 27 layers of butter is a good place to start, says Michael Kloeg, head baker and owner of the Clareville Bakery in Wairarapa. Read more Audio

8:53 AM.They're one of the biggest workforces in the country - more than 30,000 healthcare assistants are currently working in hospitals, aged care facilities and private homes.

But some within the sector… Read more Audio

8:46 AM.Christopher Luxon's pre-election promise that the country's climate targets are not for changing may be about to be tested.

National's pre-election statements were unequivocal that neither the Zero… Read more Audio

8:43 AM.French hearts were broken on Monday when their national rugby team were knocked out of their home World Cup at the hands of defending champions South Africa.

French star Antoine Dupont pointed the… Read more Audio

8:26 AM.'A kick in the guts' is how an Aucklander waiting for a buyout for her flood damaged home is describing the council taking back five percent as an administration fee.

Auckland Council will start to… Read more Audio