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South Aucklanders losing sight awaiting eye surgery; Patients anxious as nurses strikes loom; 'They know we'll listen' - Peters discusses strike action; Weather: Roads closed in winter chill; IRD… Audio

Jailed woman urges new govt tribunal to assess murder case, Relaxing bail laws won't increase public risk - researcher, Pasifika twice as likely to die of breast cancer than Pakeha, Football World… Audio

The birth of Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford's baby has made headlines around the world - even leading some overseas bulletins. The posting of the news on Instagram yesterday has gained 120,000… Audio

Congratulations from around the world for the Prime Minister - we'll talk to a delighted grandfather Ross Ardern, Northland Maori say they'll suffer from a ban on foreign house buyers, and a call for… Audio

Prime Minister to give birth: Ardern arrives at hospital, Ardern takes leave to give birth: What happens at the Beehive?, Trump backs down on migrant children separations, Forestry debris: Frustrated… Audio

Hipkins demands answers on spies, govt relationship, Tower defends house insurance premium hikes, Republicans urge Trump to soften migrant child detention policy, South African couple avoid… Audio

No more money available for nurses - DHBs, Dispute about more than money - nurses, Osaka quake kills three, shocks city, Tax evasion law change happening - Winston Peters, Second engineer suspended… Audio

Dairy farmers want Shane Jones to butt out of their business; Winston Peters' suing govt 'perfectly proper' - Parker; Phil Goff doesn't trust all Auckland councillors; Confidence in re-entry to Pike… Audio

Shane Jones is under fire after demanding big change at Fonterra, a disaster waiting to happen -- Gisborne council was warned about forestry debris, and Auckland councillors rebel against mayor Phil… Audio

Kim Jong-un meets Trump, but deal lacks detail; South Korea reacts to Trump's call to end militry exercises; Civil Defence Minister in Gisborne after storm hits region; building owners mull legal… Audio

Civil defence is on alert as heavy rain keeps falling in the Gisborne area, It's just hours until Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un sit down for a historic summit. We'll ask the prime minister what next… Audio

Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un get ready for tomorrow's historic summit in Singapore Cold, noisy and crowded - researchers call for new rules for child care centres. A big spike in the use of handcuffs… Audio

A new super ministry is being set up to deal with the housing crisis, The latest police numbers suggest gang membership is on the rise, New figures reveal more overseas buyers are snapping up property… Audio

The boss of Housing New Zealand apologises to tenants needlessly evicted because of its flawed meth testing, Employers are bristling at plans to shake-up industrial relations - they warn of a return… Audio

East Coast braces for more after rain batters region; Weather: Heavy rain, snow coming - Niwa; Law change failing to rein in loan sharks; Honour brings surprise, tears, pride for Dame Catherine Healy… Audio

Meth evictions: Twyford plans inquiry before redress decision; homeless still out in cold but MSD says it's working on it; Unitec posts $31m deficit, appoints financial adviser; M.Bovis concerns for… Audio

Homeowner's $37,000 meth clean-up deemed unnecessary; meth decontamination boss disputes chief science advisor report; health overhaul 'once in a generation' chance - David Clark; Auckland Grammar… Audio

It is being labelled a billion dollar gamble - and some are worrying the mycoplasma bovis decision will gamble with farmers' well being too, Health bosses are optimistic their latest pay offer will… Audio

Nurses strikes to go ahead: 'We need 11 percent right now', M bovis: D-day for dairy, beef farmers as cull call looms, International Cricket 'defensive' over match-fixing claims, NCEA Level 1 exams 'a… Audio