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We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

Listen to our weekly political panel. Audio

Our Hollywood correspondent, Sandro Monetti, has been keeping tabs on things for us throughout the year. Monetti spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

Earlier this week the former Black Caps captain Tim Southee signed off from international cricket, with New Zealand's record win over England in Hamilton. Southee spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Traffic is back flowing on State Highway 1 through Mangamuka Gorge in the far north. North Chamber president Tim Robinson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

We hear from ACT Party leader David Seymour and and Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi. Audio

The Waitangi National Trust chair says the government is missing an opportunity to build nationhood after the prime minister said he won't be attending Waitangi commemorations next year. Waitangi… Audio

New Zealand search and rescue specialists in Vanuatu are still hopeful they can find survivors in Port Vila's collapsed buildings. Vanuatu Business Resilience Council chairperson Glen Craig spoke to… Audio

There was only one person Liam Lawson was going to call when he found out that he was going to drive for the Red Bull Formula One team. Audio

First Up's Leonard Powell decided to get festive and took a trip out to the Auckland International Airport to meet people reuniting at the gate, Love Actually style. Audio

A new study has found stimulant medications and one other drug are the only interventions that reduce ADHD symptoms, although only in the short term. University of Canterbury professor of clinical… Audio

US correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann about the biggest moments in 2024. Audio

There have been four road fatalities in the South Island in the past 24 hours. Reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

GDP figures released on Thursday show a fall of one percent in the September quarter. The numbers from the June quarter were also revised to be worse than first thought. Employers and Manufacturing… Audio

We hear from New Zealand First leader - and deputy prime minister - Winston Peters, along with Green party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick Audio

Prime minister Christopher Luxon and the leader of the opposition Chris Hipkins provide a Christmas message. Audio

This weekend visitors to Northland will be able to marvel at the world's largest surviving kauri tree for the first time in months. Reporter Peter de Graaf has more. Audio

Midwives in the eastern Bay of Plenty say pregnant women and their babies will be at serious risk of harm with the collapse of obstetric services at Whakatane Hospital. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

The family of slain Dargaville dairy farmer and mother of eight Jo Sione-Lauaki believe their mum was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Daughters Jashana and Sharnie spoke to Mata Reports… Audio