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5:15 PM.The mother of a man who was murdered by a childhood friend said she is haunted by her son's final moments. David Benbow was today sentenced to a minimum of 17 years in jail for the murder of Michael… Read more Audio

5:07 PM."It's just embarassing." That's how Defence minister, Judith Collins described the grounding of the Prime Minister's ride to Australia this morning. Christopher Luxon was supposed to be flying on one… Read more Audio

4:44 PM.This trophy property offers the chance to create generations of memories and is almost impossible to outgrow. Don't miss the chance to bask in the prestige of previous residents and inner city living… Read more Audio

4:40 PM.A long awaited methane hunting satellite is in orbit, and should start supplying a steady stream of information from June. Scientists gathered in Auckland's Mount Wellington today to watch a SpaceX… Read more Audio

4:29 PM.Cycling advocates say the government's pumping an "eye watering" amount of money into a roading project in South Auckland that was put on ice 3 years ago. The Government yesterday unveiled its draft… Read more Audio

4:29 PM.A big weekend for rugby, but a lot of the talk has been about a haka performed by the Hurricanes Poua team in the opening round of Super Rugby Aupiki. 
Jamie Wall speaks to Lisa Owen. Read more Audio

4:23 PM.One of wood chopping's rising stars is so young he need his parents sign off to fire up one of his tools of choice, a chainsaw. Hokitika's 16 year old Jack Matthews is the youngest axeman to qualify… Read more Audio

4:14 PM.United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump remaining on the ballot for tomorrow's primary after a Supreme Court ruling and a preview of Super Tuesday. Read more Audio

4:06 PM.A shortage of rescue and firefighting services at Ōhakea air force base has threatened the viability of a commercial giant's services to New Zealand. RNZ has obtained a letter Emirates sent to then… Read more Audio

5:35 PM.Motorists should brace for higher costs to fund roads and public transport, as the Government announces a big hike on their annual license fees. The Government has unveiled its 20 billion dollar draft… Read more Audio

5:27 PM.Nothing more than a marketing campaign, wasteful spending verging on criminal and it should go. That's how Act leader David Seymour has variously described the free lunches in schools programme, that… Read more Audio

5:23 PM.The Black Ferns Sevens have won two trophies in two weeks and are closing in on the championship leaders in the World Series. New Zealand beat Australia in the final of the Los Angeles leg to get one… Read more Audio

5:16 PM.An Auckland gas station owner said he has been robbed nearly once a week since the start of the year, as the Motor Trade Association warns we're heading for a "USA-style crime hell". The latest… Read more Audio

5:07 PM."Every week there's a different excuse." Former Prime Minister Helen Clark has hit out at the state of Auckland Airport, saying its processes need some major attention, as people wait for hours in… Read more Audio

4:48 PM.The long tailed pekapeka, believed to be Aotearoa's oldest, was recorded this summer as part of a Department of Conservation monitoring programme in Fiordland. Known as T7787, she is at least 26 years… Read more Audio

4:43 PM.A nationwide first for Palmerston North, from today, the city's bus fleet is 100% electric. More than 40 new buses have taken to the streets as part of a huge investment in public transport in the… Read more Audio

4:37 PM.A Wellington sharing store has been saved, thanks to an outpouring of community support. Free For All gives away donated goods, appliances and clothing in exchange for a five dollar entry fee to cover… Read more Audio

4:33 PM.New Zealand track and field athletes capped off the country's best ever finish at the World Athletics Indoor Championships with an unlikely gold medal in the 1500 metres today. Hawke's Bay's George… Read more Audio

4:22 PM.The government has announced plans to increase petrol excise tax by 12 cents per litre in 2027 to help pay for new roads. The previous Labour government proposed the same hike coming into force, but… Read more Audio

4:06 PM.There are concerns the government could cut the lunch in schools programme, where schools are getting free tax payer funded meals for their students. Ka Ora, Ka Aka was launched in 2019 and feeds… Read more Audio

5:41 PM.Kumara's back in abundance after many crops were devastated by Cylone Gabrielle. About 97% of Aotearoa's kumara is grown in Northland, due to warm climate and good soil, but much if it was left… Read more Audio