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5:30 PM.The government's suggesting a new underground mega-tunnel for the capital, but opponents say it's a colossal waste of money. Soumya Bhamidipati reports Video, Audio

5:27 PM.The building and construction industry could be facing wide spread demolition, with a signficant slow down putting pressure on some companies. IRD is also cracking down on the sector that owes $900m… Read more Audio

5:25 PM.Blues forward Cameron Suafoa has revealed he is taking a break from rugby to complete radiation treatment for cancer. The 25-year-old lock played two Super Rugby Pacific matches last month but has now… Read more Audio

5:17 PM.What sort of person would disrespect a war memorial that bears the names of local soldiers killed in war? That's what the Hawkes Bay RSA is asking after a bronze plaque at Hatuma at Waipukurau was… Read more Audio

5:15 PM.The government's hoping the spirit of "common sense" will convince landlords to give tenants with pets a chance. Political reporter Giles Dexter reports Audio

4:55 PM.The government's looking into a $2.2bn mega tunnel under Wellington, to help solve congestion problems. The 4km tunnel would run from the Terrace to Kilbirnie. Reporter Pretoria Gordon asked people in… Read more Audio

4:43 PM.It seemed like the Everest of challenges for a young otago guinea pig lover, but he has done it . 16-year-old Josh Wilson-Jones and his pampered pigs have taken out their 17th consecutive best in show… Read more Audio

4:41 PM.Some disabled students have been failing or having to withdraw from papers because they aren't able to physically access some classes in universities and polytechnics. Some have been humilated by… Read more Audio

4:31 PM.Relatives of two patients who died of suspected suicides at Palmerston North Hospital's mental health ward are disappointed by how long it's taking to replace the facility and the length of time it's… Read more Audio

4:28 PM.World number one Scottie Scheffler has won the Masters golf tournament for a second time after a commanding performance at Augusta. The American was a pre-tournament favourite and had a final round of… Read more Audio

4:23 PM.A decades old Timaru building company has all but closed it door after a sharp down turn in business, with others in the construction industry feeling the pinch too. Tony Boyce of Tony Builders speaks… Read more Audio

4:16 PM.Middle East correspondent speaks to Lisa Owen about tensions escalating in the region after the Iranian attack on Israel, the United States' stance on the attack and emerging hostility between… Read more Audio

4:06 PM.Pet bonds are pawsitive change to tenancy laws according to the housing minister. Tweaks to the legislation will mean landlords can charge a pet bond, set at a maximum of two weeks rent, to encourage… Read more Audio

5:44 PM.Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about China's growing auto industry, a Vietnamese woman being sentenced to death and Xi Jinping's meeting with a former Taiwanese premier. Audio

5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

5:30 PM.Canine staff from police, the defence force and DOC have for the first time met en masse to learn from a world renowned international master, Pretoria Gordon reports. Audio

5:26 PM.Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen about Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano wanting his team to take a knockout mentality into the rest of their men's A-League season, starting with tonight's… Read more Audio

5:18 PM.A washout on the route between Franz Josef and Fox Glacier means that section of the road is shut; with the next update expected at midday Monday, Mark Pinner from Waka Kotahi speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

5:13 PM.Attendance looks to be on rise in recent Ministry of Health figures, but as Lauren Crimp reports, Associate Education Minister David Seymour isn't smiling yet. Audio

5:07 PM.Detective Inpector Darrell Harpur speaks to Lisa Owen about a teenager fighting for his life in Waikato Hospital after police say he was purposely hit by a car and repeatedly run over near a sport… Read more Audio

4:46 PM.Unicef spokesperson Tess Ingram speaks to Lisa Owen from Gaza about a UNICEF aid convoy coming underfire in Gaza this week, preventing the delivery of vital supplies to the North. Audio

4:42 PM.It's been four years since Tauranga had a council, but the city will finally have elections again in July. So what kind of shape is it in, as it prepares to welcome back democratically elected… Read more Video, Audio

4:36 PM.Some of the ranges have recorded up to a metre of rain in just three days, multiple roads have been closed in Westland and slips have left people stranded, Niva Chittock reports from Harihari. Audio

4:33 PM.RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall speaks to Lisa Owen about this weekend in sport and the Super Rugby Aupiki final. Audio

4:26 PM.Netball's national competition gets underway this weekend, but its future broacdcast deal is half of the previous contract at just over four million dollars and is only for one year, meaning from 2026… Read more Audio