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Growing interest in homesteading lifestyle
5:48 PM.A growing number of New Zealanders are making the switch to the homesteading lifestyle - foregoing the conveniences of modern life with the aim of growing as much of their own food as possible. Luka… Read more Audio
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Massive brawl breaks out in Taiwan legislature
5:42 PM.Asia correspondent Diane To speaks to Lisa Owen about British counterterrorism police charging three men with working for Hong Kong's foreign intelligence agents, Taiwan swearing in a new president… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 20 May 2024
5:35 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Five Phoenix players make A-League all stars team
5:32 PM.The Wellington Phoenix have missed out on the A-League grand final but a handful of players will test themselves against English Premier League opposition this week. Five Phoenix players have been… Read more Audio
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Justice Minister commits to review harassment laws
5:25 PM.Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith speaks to Lisa Owen about his commitment to review harassment laws this parliamentary term. Audio
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Housing Minister announces shake up for Kainga Ora
5:14 PM.Housing Minister Chris Bishop speaks to Lisa Owen about the damning independent report into Kainga Ora and changes he's planning to make. Audio
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Kiwis cling to hope for New Caledonia rescue flight
5:10 PM.New Zealanders caught up in the conflict in New Caledonia are holding out hope flights out of Noumea will resume tomorrow. Lucy Xia reports. Audio
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Former Shortland St star on Gaza hunger strike
4:41 PM.A former Shortland Street actor is starving himself in protest at the war in Gaza and says he may well become a casuality of the conflict. Will Alexander speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Iran's president killed in helicopter crash
4:37 PM.CNN's International Correspondent in Abu Dhabi Paula Hancocks speaks to Lisa Owen about the helicopter crash which has killed Iran's president and foreign minister Audio
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Herbertville pub still closed after Cyclone Gabrielle
4:33 PM.The silt's gone and the roads into the North Island seaside village of Herbertville are under repair, after Cyclone Gabrielle struck last year. Jimmy Ellingham reports. Audio
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Scott McLaughlin sets new track record
4:28 PM.New Zealand Indycar driver Scott McLaughlin has set a new track record in claiming pole position for next week's Indianapolis 500. McLaughlin reached speeds of nearly 377 kilometres per hour over his… Read more Audio
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Damning review of Kainga Ora finances
4:22 PM.Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch speaks to Lisa Owen about the damning report into Kainga Ora saying it's an underperforming agency - under weakened leadership - and on an unsustainable… Read more Audio
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Iran president: 'No signs of life' at helicopter crash site
4:15 PM.Middle East correspondent Camille Nedelec speaks to Lisa Owen about the latest developments following the crash of a helicopter carrying Iran's president and foreign minister. Audio
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Should there be a limit on fast food in suburbs?
4:12 PM.Our visual journalist Nick Monro asked people if there should be a limit on how many fast food joints there can be in one suburb. Audio
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Orakei residents not lovin' plans for McDonald's
4:06 PM.Residents in the Auckland suburb of Orakei are again battling plans to build a 24 hour McDonald's restaurant in their neighbourhood. Orakei Community Association chair Alistair Bell spoke with Lisa… Read more Audio
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Ali Hill: The Nutrition Edition
8:10 AM.Dr Ali Hill from Otago University's Department of Human Nutrition is back on Sunday Morning again. This time we're digesting the five-a-day advice - and if we're heeding it. Audio
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Climate change could force Thailand to move its capital
5:44 PM.Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about the potential for Thailand to move its capital because of climate change, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping speaking of strengthened… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 17 May 2024
5:36 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Phoenix fever hits the capital for sell out semi
5:33 PM.The Wellington Phoenix will play their semi-final against the Melbourne Victory before a sold out home crowd on Saturday night. Pretoria Gordon reports. Audio
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Tourism operators call for better data
5:32 PM.Tourism operators says they're flying blind without decent regional travel data, making it hard to know what to target to best attract visitors. Tess Brunton reports. Audio
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All White and a former Phoenix captain have been arrested
5:27 PM.An All White and a former Wellington Phoenix captain have both been arrested in Australia. Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Govt kicks in funding for Surf Life Saving and Coastguard
5:25 PM.The Government has thrown a 64-million-dollar pre-budget life preserver to Surf Life Saving and the Coastguard. Felix Walton reports. Audio
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Waikato business owners want govt to act on crime
5:18 PM.Waikato bottle store owner Ash Parmar speaks to Lisa Owen about his concerns the government is not tough enough on retail crime. Audio
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Kiwis remain stuck in Noumea until at least Tuesday
5:06 PM.Shula Guse speaks to Lisa Owen about being stuck in Noumea as the violence escalates, and the airport remains closed. Audio
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Air NZ forced to cancel New Caledonia flights
4:46 PM.Air NZ Head of Flight Operations Hugh Pearce speaks to Lisa Owen about the effect on its New Caledonia flights, with the airport closed until at least Tuesday. Audio