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5:42 PM.A landmark prosecution has been made in the construction sector today. For the first time in New Zealand, two construction companies and two directors are being prosecuted for acting like a cartel… Read more Audio

5:36 PM.The cost of living crisis has Aucklanders dreaming of a tight Christmas. Many families are reining in their holiday spending, according to a new survey by Westpac. Felix Walton reports.  Read more Audio

5:26 PM.The government's pulling the handbrake on speed limit changes, saying it will stop blanket speed limit reductions. The Labour government introduced 80km per hour speed limits on some highways, and… Read more Video, Audio

5:23 PM.The White Ferns posted their highest one-day international total in five years when they reached 365/4 against Pakistan in the opening game of the series in Queenstown today. New Zealand has a winning… Read more Video, Audio

5:16 PM.It didn't take long for Winston Peters to come out swinging from the big chair, as he took the reins in Chistopher Luxon's absence. In just the second Question Time of the term, the Deputy Prime… Read more Audio

5:11 PM.Axing fair pay agreements will shave up to $10,000 a year off a bus drivers salary according to the Council of Trade Unions. The government plans to get rid of the policy by Christmas, putting an end… Read more Video, Audio

5:08 PM.Wild weather has ripped through Wellington this afternoon, damaging some buildings and grounding flights in and out of the capital for a period of time. A front that lashed Canterbury this morning has… Read more Video, Audio

6:15 PM.Mount Albert residents are concerned a major residential development on Auckland's Carrington Road could cause huge strain on local infrastructure and access to amenities. Over the next decade more… Read more Audio

6:08 PM.Sir Collin Tukuitonga has resigned as Chairperson of the Te Whatu Ora Pacific Senate saying he has "no confidence" in the new coalition government. Sir Collin was knighted last year for his services… Read more Video, Audio

5:54 PM.Ever experienced that awkward Christmas work do where someone is on the wrong side of boozed, standing inappropriately close trash talking the boss who is behind them? Or your coworker dancing like… Read more Video, Audio

5:51 PM.East Auckland residents are in shock after a person drove through a bus stop and injured six people on Sunday evening. Two people were treated at the scene and four others were taken to hospital. A 22… Read more Audio

5:42 PM.100 day plan: Minister on repealing FPAs and extending 90 day trials [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6342758103112 Read more Video, Audio

5:29 PM.A Te Papa exhibit with the English translation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi has been trashed by protestors. The wooden panel displaying the english words hangs on the fourth floor of the museum near the… Read more Video, Audio

5:24 PM.The sometimes rocky relationship between New Zealand Rugby and Rugby Australia won't impact on the future of Super Rugby Pacific. That is the message from the chair of the competition Kevin Malloy as… Read more Video, Audio

5:19 PM.The new Prime Minister has described New Zealand's immigration settings as way too loose, signalling a move to scale back the numbers of people arriving. Even Labour accepts it's now time to… Read more Audio

5:15 PM.The government says it'll repeal Fair Pay Agreements by Christmas. It's also restated its intention to extend 90 day trials to every business in the country, not just those with fewer than 19 workers… Read more Audio

5:07 PM.The injury count could continue to climb after an illegal street racing meet up involving more than 1,000 people near Hamilton over the weekend. Two people suffered serious stab wounds, and a baby was… Read more Video, Audio

5:55 PM.A kiwi gamer says he's spent around $16,000 on loot boxes, or virtual treasure chests, in online video games. Games like Counter-strike and FIFA, now EA FC, allow players to spend real money to open… Read more Audio

5:46 PM.Otorohanga College is being forced to close its rundown boarding hostel because it doesnt have the money to fix it up. It broke the news to parents and students this afternoon after unsucessfully… Read more Video, Audio

5:40 PM.Tairawhiti's rescue helicopter service is sounding the alarm that lives are at risk due to its inability to fly in low cloud. As early as last week, it had to abandon a potential rescue of people… Read more Audio

5:28 PM.A Napier neighbourhood's allegedly been dogged by noise that's driving them barking mad. A pair of fluffy Shih Tzu crosses Ruby and Simba living on Napier Hill, have 17 complaints against them for… Read more Video, Audio