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Winston Peters makes comments 'threatening' RNZ funding
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
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Coronial hearing into Beckenridges' disappearance concludes
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
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Olivia Podmore's family addresses court for final time
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
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Christopher Luxon holds bilateral meeting with Sir Keir Starmer
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
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Brumbies and Hurricanes launch Captain Shout Cup
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
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Transport Minister on Auckland's Northwest Rapid Transit update
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
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Donald Trump speaks about easing tariffs on China
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
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Tauranga man appeals to ComCom about Air NZ prices
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
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Australians already casting votes ahead of federal election
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
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Inquest into death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore resumes
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
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Evening business for 22 April 2025
5:30 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Blues refusing to look beyond immediate future
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
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Mother of Baby Ru speaks about day her son was killed
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
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Retired Catholic Bishop of Auckland speaks about the Pope
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
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Catholics across Aotearoa pay respects to Pope Francis
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
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Art work damaged at Auckland Art Gallery, criminal charge made
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
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Police appeal for sightings of black SUV after fatal attack
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
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Group therapy sessions could reduce waiting lists - report
4:33 PM.Could group therapy be the answer to cutting down our long waiting lists for mental health? According to a new report, group therapy sessions could help reduce waiting lists for young people by… Read more Audio
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Portia Woodman-Wickliffe returning to Black Ferns
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
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Auckland pest project turning tide against invasive fish
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
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Havard University suing Trump administration
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
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Half of adults feel overrun with phone notifications - survey
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
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Australian national election campaign hits mid-point
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
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Evening business for Thursday 17 April 2025
5:35 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Town's only pub finally reopens after Cyclone Gabrielle
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