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Sir Mark Todd rides again - at the Olympics. He's been named in the equestrian team for Rio and become New Zealand's most capped Olympian. At 60 years old, he's set to become the oldest as well. And… Audio

A storm is brewing at an Auckland Catholic girls' school over the dress code for the ball. Year 12 and 13 students at St Dominics College have been given a list of rules for their dresses - no… Audio

The national carrier, Air New Zealand, says strong tourism will continue to support the company's growth, but says increasing competition is a challenge. Audio

The Social Development Minister, Anne Tolley, says it's insulting to accuse Child, Youth and Family of massaging child abuse statistics to achieve targets she has set. Audio

Now to the latest on the house fire in Palmerston North. Audio

Nine people have been taken to hospital after a house fire in Palmerston North. Audio

Work and Income has been forced to pay part of the cost of a three-thousand dollar piece of exercise equipment a beneficiary bought off a late night TV commercial. Audio

A New Zealander who lived in a tent beside Lake Geneva while on a United Nations internship has admitted his plight was a publicity stunt that's got out of hand. Audio

A new study has found more than 80 per cent of packaged foods available in supermarkets are ultra-processed - and are the least healthy option. Audio

The Minister of Social Development is denying that plans to have sole parents on a benefit re-apply every year is a cost-saving exercise. Audio

The Governnment's plan to have sole parents reapply for their benefits after a year is being labelled a money-saving exercise that may put vulnerable children at risk. Audio

Advocates for battered women say a Law Commission review into whether victims of family violence who kill their abusive partners should be able to claim self-defence is long-overdue. Audio

The Crown has admitted police breached Nicky Hager's right to protect his sources when they searched his home. Audio

Despite record demand at the country's food banks, Government food grants for struggling families have dropped by nearly 20 million dollars in over the past five years. Audio

Former All Blacks captain Jerry Collins and his wife have been killed in a car crash in France. Audio

The Finance Minister had downplayed expectations of measures to alleviate child poverty. Audio

A local Muslim leader admits more could be done to prevent people becoming radicalised, in the wake of a New Zealand-born woman in Denmark losing her son to Islamic State. Audio

A couple wanting to join an Anzac weekend tour by train say they feel discriminated against as they were turned away by a tour operator because one of them requires a walker. Audio

The New Zealand dollar is expected to equal the value of the Australian dollar for the first time since the kiwi was floated in 1985. Audio

New Zealand fans had trouble hiding their emotions as they witnessed the Cricket World Cup slip away from the Black Caps in Melbourne last night. Audio