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5:08 PM.The New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has raised the spectre of possible cuts to RNZ's funding during a fiery interview on Morning Report. Mr Peters - who's currently acting Prime Minister -… Read more Audio

4:48 PM.A witness has retracted claims John Beckenridge and his stepson Mike were helped to escape after staging a murder-suicide scene. The witness backtracked on what he told police two years ago, as a… Read more Audio

4:45 PM.The inquest into the death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore came to an emotional conclusion today when Podmore's family addressed the court for the final time. The young athlete died in a suspected… Read more Audio

4:41 PM.The Prime Minister said it was 'sobering' to speak to Ukrainian soldiers that the New Zealand Defence Force has helped train, as they prepare to head back to the front-line. Christopher Luxon is in… Read more Audio

4:30 PM.A brother's reunion, key injuries to All Black stars, and a match winner left out all together mark the round eleven Super Rugby Pacific team namings. Also announced was a new trophy to honour an… Read more Audio

4:23 PM.A proposed new route over the slip-plagued Brynderwyn Hills may shelve the bypass to the west - in favour of an eastern route close to state highway one. We can't go around it, we can't go through it… Read more Audio

4:16 PM.Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Melissa Chan-Green on Donald Trump speaking about easing tariffs in China and 26 people have been killed in the Indian territory of Kashmir after gunmen opened… Read more Audio

4:06 PM.Whether it be families being able to afford to bring students home from University for the holidays, attending important events or visiting friends. Many kiwis living in the regions say they're cut… Read more Audio

5:43 PM.The federal election is less than a fortnight away in Australia, but already plenty of people have apparently made up their minds and are casting votes from today. Australia correspondent Peter Ryan… Read more Audio

5:36 PM.A coronial inquest into the death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore has resumed in Christchurch today following a lengthy adjournment. The young athlete died in a suspected suicide in August 2021 -… Read more Audio

5:30 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

5:26 PM.The Super Rugby Pacific champions are dwelling near the bottom of the table, but despite a favourable run home, the side isn't planning past their trans-Tasman Anzac Day clash. Audio

5:19 PM.The mother of Lower Hutt toddler Ruthless-Empire Ahipene-Wall, who died after suffering a fatal fractured skull, has spoken about the day her son was killed 18 months ago today. Baby Ru, as he was… Read more Audio

5:11 PM.Pope Francis' funeral is expected to be this coming weekend. A few days after that Cardinals will gather and join in conclave to elect a new Pontiff. Retired Catholic Bishop of Auckland, Patrick Dunn… Read more Audio

5:08 PM.While world leaders are gathering to pay tribute to the 88-year-old, Catholics across the motu in Aotearoa have also been paying their respects. Over a hundred mourners gathered at an Auckland… Read more Audio

4:49 PM.An art work has been damaged at a glitzy event held at the Auckland Art Gallery, leading to a criminal charge. Guests at The Curious Ball last month were served alcohol and given exclusive after-hours… Read more Audio

4:42 PM.Police in Auckland are appealing for sightings of a black SUV after the fatal attack on a PhD student at the weekend. Kyle Whorrall has been named by a colleague as the man killed on St Johns Road… Read more Audio

4:28 PM.A failed code switch has lead Portia Woodman-Wickliffe back to rugby in a World Cup year. After retiring from international rugby last year, the World Cup winner and Olympic gold medalist is ready to… Read more Audio

4:24 PM.A pest eradication project at Lake Tomarata in Auckland is starting to turn the tide against invasive fish. Auckland Council, with assistance from University of Waikato, has been using nets to remove… Read more Audio

4:17 PM.United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about Harvard University taking the Trump administration to court after a back and fourth with the White House resulted in a 2… Read more Audio

4:06 PM.A recent survey shows half of all adults feel overrun by the number of times their phones pings them with notifications. Research commissioned by New Zealand telco 2Degrees found that 38 percent of… Read more Audio

5:45 PM.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appears to have a slight edge over his conservative opponent Peter Dutton whose policies on the housing crisis, tax cuts, the cost of living and nuclear energy are… Read more Audio

5:35 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

5:30 PM.When Cyclone Gabrielle beat its destructive path down the North Island's east cost, the tiny coastal village of Herbertville wasn't spared. Remote and isolated anyway - east of Palmerston North, it's… Read more Audio