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Thousands are flocking to Wairarapa this week as Masterton gears up for the 63rd Golden Shears. Golden Shears President Trish Stevens spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

It's been six months since Auckland Council increased street patrols as part of a safety plan for the city, and those on the front line say it's making a difference. Auckland Council's Compliance… Audio

The Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is expected to announce increased citizen's arrest powers on Wednesday afternoon. Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Foreign Minister Winston Peters meets his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

It's been six months since Auckland Council increased street patrols as part of a safety plan for the city, and those on the front line say it's making a difference. Finn Blackwell went on patrol with… Audio

The Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is expected to make an announcement on Wednesday increasing citizen's arrest powers. Goldsmith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The head of the Auckland Primary Principals' Association says the government is moving in the right direction by making it easier for teachers to get residency here. Kyle Brewerton spoke to Ingrid… Audio

A woman who says she was sexually abused as a child by a prominent artist has battled for years to have one of his sculptures removed from Dunedin Hospital. Natalie Akoorie reports. Audio

Te Atatū MP Phil Twyford says the exterior of his Henderson electorate office was deliberately strewn with rubbish after he called for Destiny church to be struck off the charities register. Twyford… Audio

In today's episode, the government is looking to increase prescription supply from three to twelve months in a bid to try and ease the pressure on general practice doctors, the government is making it… Audio

The Forgotten Highway is no longer left behind - as the last stretch of metal road among the State Highway network is sealed in Whangamomona. Whangamomona Hotel owners Vicki and Richard Pratt spoke to… Audio

The first day of the national kapa haka championships - Te Matatini is well underway - with 14 groups performing on the first day of preliminary competitions. Māori news reporter Pokere Paewai spoke… Audio

The government is making it easier for primary and intermediate teachers coming to New Zealand to apply for residency faster. Immigration and Education Minister Erica Stanford spoke to Charlotte Cook.

The government is looking to increase prescription supply from three to twelve months in a bid to try and ease the pressure on general practice doctors. The Royal New Zealand College of General… Audio

On today's episode, former government minister Andrew Bayly says he regrets placing a staff member in an uncomfortable position, and admits he behaved in an inappropriate and overbearing way, Foreign… Audio

The Black Caps are guaranteed a berth in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy tournament after beating Bangladesh by five wickets in Rawalpindi. Rachin Ravindra returned from injury to blast a… Audio