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Freshwater ecologist Dr Mike Joy, who is sceptical about recent reports indicating that water quality has improved, says he's happy with the direction the government is headed. He says the… Video, Audio

Lynda and Jools Topp were recognised in the Queens Birthday Honours for their contribution to entertainment. Eva Corlett spoke to their parents, Jean and Peter. Video, Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio

Auckland Chamber of Commerce is assisting a bid by Chinese civil engineers to build the $400 million Penlink Toll Road Project, which will link State Highway One and the Whangaparaoa Peninsula. Video, Audio

George Griffiths says his home wasn't built according to plans, and the Manawatu District Council incorrectly issued a code of compliance certificate. He has started a hunger strike as he can't afford… Video, Audio

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she was appalled to find out government officials were shopping out access to New Zealand's fresh water, to overseas companies. That revelation's prompted calls from… Video, Audio

Reaching the Paris Agreement goal of a 1.5 degree increase in global temperatures is still possible, but the impacts will be severe if there aren't changes across every aspect of society - and soon… Audio

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has placed the blame for rising fuel prices squarely at the door of petrol companies and says the government will fast-track legislation to force them to open their… Video, Audio

There are calls for authorities to poison deer, after complaints the animals are running riot through Lower Hutt properties. Video, Audio

While much of the damage in Rakautara is being repaired, five homeowners have been barred from repairing and occupying their properties due to a nearby cliff that is unstable. Video, Audio

Alosio Taimo has spent the day giving evidence in his own defence after denying a string of allegations brought by 18 boys. The charges span nearly 30 years and the youngest complainant was just… Video, Audio

Construction firms are being urged to take on more women and people from different ethnic backgrounds as apprentices to tackle a labour shortage. Video, Audio

In a statement, Mr Ross described "personal health issues" and asked for privacy, saying as a father and husband he has to put his own health and family first. Video, Audio

The discovery came during a routine inspection of the sanctuary's fences and is the first-time there's been a weasel-scare at the pest-free sanctuary in the past decade. Video, Audio

Plans to double the number of flights in and out of Queenstown have been put on ice following community backlash. Video, Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio