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5:28 PM.Three protected native Geckos have been returned to the wild after illegally being kept in captivity for years with tens of other lizards and skinks.

Manawatu man, Richard Brosnan has been fined… Read more Video, Audio

5:25 PM.New Zealand boxing champion Mea Motu has lost her world number one ranking. The IBO World Super Bantamweight Champion has been unseated at the top by Somalia's Ramla Ali. Sports reporter Jonty Dine… Read more Video, Audio

5:19 PM.Auckland businesses say the cancellation of SailGP feels like a "gut punch." Tātaki Auckland Unlimited has confirmed that SailGP won't be hosted in the city next year, due to unavailability of Wynyard… Read more Audio

5:16 PM.Hospitals and schools around the country have spent the day dealing with email threats of a "concerning nature". Police confirmed the emails had been sent to a number of organisations this morning… Read more Video, Audio

5:07 PM.It took 40 days and 40 nights, but the three leaders trying to form a government have emerged with a deal in hand. The agreement between National, ACT and New Zealand First is now going back to the… Read more Video, Audio

5:53 PM.A large pile of smahed glass has been given a new lease of life for use in roads and pathways. A Manawatu contractor is crushing it up into little pieces and is hoping to soon offer the product to its… Read more Audio

5:42 PM.The Far North faces another summer without its vital lifeline, State Highway One through the Mangamuka Gorge to Kaitaia. The gorge has been closed on and off for three years due to extreme weather… Read more Video, Audio

5:36 PM.Newly released documents show Auckland's mayor supported a plan to keep up to 15 percent of the money set aside for buying up flood-damaged homes. The proposal was later voted against and councillors… Read more Audio

5:28 PM.Passengers in the capital are still dealing with the flow-on effects of 130 flights being canned yesterday. Low lying cloud meant planes couldn't get in or out of Wellington Airport, disrupting travel… Read more Audio

5:25 PM.The All Whites coach says his side were unlucky to come away without a win over Ireland in Dublin this morning. The teams drew 1-1 and New Zealand pushed for a late winner, but they were unable to… Read more Video, Audio

5:16 PM.Israel's cabinet has approved a deal that will see the release of hostages held in Gaza by Hamas, in exchange for a four-day ceasefire in Israel's air and ground campaign. Speaking from Tel Aviv… Read more Video, Audio

5:13 PM.The position of deputy prime minister is continuing to hold up the completion of coalition talks. The contest has narrowed today, as National's Nicola Willis publicly removed herself from the race… Read more Audio

5:07 PM.Sail GP has left Auckland out in the cold, as land at Wynyard Point is no longer avaliable for the March event.

The international competition sees high performance catamarans battle it out on the… Read more Video, Audio

6:12 PM.A lower hutt suburb is getting a well over due spell check.. The council has voted this afternoon to support an application to change the spelling of Petone to Pito One; meaning "end of the sand… Read more Video, Audio

6:06 PM.28 premature babies have been evacuated from the Gaza Hospital seized by Israeli troops to the safety of Egypt. Photos show rows of medics at the Rafah Border lifting the fragile new borns who are… Read more Video, Audio

5:54 PM.Academic staff at Massey University have made a bid to save their jobs and ensure the future of sciences at the institution. Staff and the Tertiary Education Union have today sent Massey an… Read more Audio

5:48 PM.Jonathan Benjamin is facing 20 charges, including four of rape, during his time at the Gloriavale Christian Community between 1986 and 2017. Crown lawyer, Kerry White, says some of the complainants… Read more Audio

5:39 PM.Passengers flying in and out of Wellington have been left stranded after more than 50 flights were cancelled due to low lying cloud. Air NZ says its been actively rebooking customers to travel on the… Read more Audio

5:36 PM.As we wait and wonder, how long is a piece of string, how many weetbix is one too many & when we might have a new government. There are a number of other questions that may have simpler answers like… Read more Video, Audio

5:28 PM.Abuse towards Woolworths staff risen towards Christmas Daily abuse towards supermarket staff has risen significantly over the past six months in the lead up to Christmas. Woolworths says instances of… Read more Audio