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5:44 PM.The ultimatum to the likes of Meta, Google, Microsoft and Apple carries the threat of tougher regulation if they don't stop unfettered access to porn, Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to… Read more Audio

5:40 PM.As the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in State Care delivered its findings to the governor-general last week, a survivor of abuse is busy using his experience to help others, Jimmy Ellingham… Read more Audio

5:32 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

5:29 PM.The Warriors victory came just a week on from their horror show on the Gold Coast where they went down by sixty points, Jonty Dine speaks to Susana Lei'ataua. Audio

5:23 PM.Media and Broadcasting Minister Paul Goldsmith speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the government committing to press ahead with a crucial piece of legislation that could throw a lifeline to local… Read more Audio

5:17 PM.Visual journalist Sam Rillstone asked people in Wellington how long it takes them to get a GP appointment. Video, Audio

5:13 PM.High Street Health Hub is one example of GP practice hitting the wall as ongoing financial pressures and stressful working conditions take their toll, GP Geoff Cunningham speaks to Susana Lei'ataua. Audio

5:08 PM.Locals said High Street Health Hub sits empty, doors closed, with no nurses and one part time doctor based at another clinic left on its books. A former staff member said the corporate business model… Read more Audio

4:46 PM.As the cleanup continues in flood-ravaged Wairoa, so does the anger over the Hawke's Bay Regional Council's failure to open a sand bar that would have allowed some of the flood waters to drain to the… Read more Audio

4:41 PM.Legislation forcing tech giants to pay media organisations for their news content looks set to progress through the House. The future of the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill had been uncertain after… Read more Audio

4:35 PM.Lab-grown food might seem like science fiction, but researchers here in New Zealand are already making massive gains in creating meat and dairy products in the lab and the products are becoming… Read more Video, Audio

4:29 PM.RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the latest ahead of the first test of the year for the All Blacks and Portia Woodman-Witcliffe's plan to retire after the Paris… Read more Audio

4:18 PM.Through their not-for-profit organisation - 500 kilograms of venison mince has been donated to Hope Community Trust over the past 18 months, which has been sent out to 17 community groups and food… Read more Audio

4:14 PM.United States correspondent speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the Supreme Court granting Donald Trump limited immunity in the January 6 case and the Biden campaign hitting back at critics after the… Read more Audio

4:06 PM.Burger King and Starbucks are applying for consent to build two drive through restaurants on the main street of Tirau, but locals are finding the idea totally unpalatable, Geoff Poole speaks to Susana… Read more Audio

5:44 PM.Europe correspondent Diane To speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the far-right National Rally in the french election surging ahead and winning the first round, a thinktank coming out with a warning for… Read more Audio

5:39 PM.Alarm bells are ringing over the defence force's involvement in youth offender boot camps, after another programme caused military staff severe mental distress. Documents show staff running the… Read more Audio

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

5:26 PM.Sports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the new All Blacks squad not looking to adjust past game plan much from their last outing for their upcoming match with England. Audio

5:17 PM.Hundreds of sextortion complaints have been made in recent years, often involving offenders contacting young people through social media and requesting photos or videos that explicit - usually nudes -… Read more Audio

5:08 PM.A raft of policy changes which could affect how much you've got in your back pocket came into force today including some relief for parents of young children, Auckland drivers, and investment property… Read more Audio

4:45 PM.Motorists in Auckland may be celebrating today with cheaper fuel at the pump, but ultimately they will be paying more, according to a planning expert, Auckland University's Tim Welch speaks to Susana… Read more Audio

4:43 PM.The $5 prescription co-payment was removed in July 2023, but the National Party brought it back to free up money for other services. Those 13 and under, or 65 and over and those that have a community… Read more Audio

4:31 PM.The Prime Minister is giving the government a big pat on the back with the completion of its second action plan - and has already launched another plan for the next quarter, Giles Dexter speaks to… Read more Audio

4:27 PM.International rugby comes into full focus in New Zealand this week as the Black Ferns, All Blacks and Maori All Blacks are in camp ahead of some big test matches. The Black Ferns are the latest team… Read more Audio