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Opponents of law change fear it will create a legal loophole allowing the use of artificial intelligence to cut benefits and impose sanctions on beneficiaries. But the Ministry of Social Development… Read more Audio

The Defence Minister has given the OK for the military to acquire killer drones so long as a human is operating them and they only kill other soldiers. Phil Pennington reports. Audio

The police have delayed the start date for rolling out phase two of its mental health callout changes, for a second time. Assistant Commissioner Mike Johnson spoke to Alexa Cook.
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Air New Zealand has yet to explain exactly what a passenger was carrying in their hand luggage that forced a plane to divert to New Plymouth on Tuesday night. Passenger Cally McKenzie spoke to Alexa… Read more Audio

A new report says misogyny and racism are pervasive in the harassment of female politicians, their staff and their families. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

All predictions pointed to a drop in the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.5 percent Wedensday. Economist Kelly Eckhold spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The country's biggest exporters are trying to come to grips with what exactly the Trump's tariffs mean. Finance Minister Nicola Willis spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Global stock markets have been volatile, taking big swings both up and down as uncertainty remains over looming trade tariffs. Washington D.C. correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

Devon Conway scored an unbeaten 69 as his Chennai Super Kings fell 18 runs short in their chase against the Punjab Kings in the IPL. Audio

Business news for 9 April 2025 Audio

A mix of rain, storms and strong winds that affected parts of the country earlier this week is expected to make its presence felt in the Chathams on Wednesday. MetService's communications… Read more Audio

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio