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ACC has confessed to a $100m business levy botch-up, saying more than 300,000 businesses, including the self-employed, as well as businesses paying levies in advance, are now eligible for refunds for… Video, Audio

It can now be revealed that Colin Jack Mitchell, who carried out the violent Riverhead quarry attack, was convicted of rape when he was just 15-years-old. Our court reporter Edward Gay spoke today… Audio

Wellingtonians will soon have a rare opportunity to explore a little-known hide-out, nestled underneath the city's Botanic gardens. An underground bunker, built to protect the capital during the… Video, Audio

The man, who is in his 20s, has been taken to hospital with moderate injuries after scaling the Water Whirler's pole, which then broke and the metal rod landed on him in the water. Video, Audio

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