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5:14 PM.It's a vote of slim to little confidence in both the government's super sized visitor levy and who will benefit from the cash..according to the Mayor of one the country's tourist hot spots. From next… Read more Audio

5:08 PM.An ongoing investigation into people with legitimate fire arms licences buying up guns and hocking them off to criminals has weeded out almost forty alleged "strawbuyers' so far. Among them two former… Read more Audio

4:50 PM.It's known for its stunning beaches and its role as the cradle of New Zealand history - but, as is indicated by an upcoming arts festival, Northland is also the perfect setting for crime stories… Read more Audio

4:45 PM.The Coalition government has paid its respects to the Maori King at Tuurangawaewae Marae. Along with dignitaries, the Greens and the diplomatic corp, they made-up the final powhiri before Kiingi… Read more Audio

4:30 PM.England cricket officials announced overnight that Brendon McCullum, who has coached England's test side since 2022, will take full control of the men's international teams from January. But many have… Read more Audio

4:23 PM.A Christchurch couple in 2021 found $232,000 tucked away in the insulation in their celing and they now want to lay claim to the cash. The police on the otherhand reckon it's probably from somebody… Read more Audio

4:14 PM.Asia correspondent Laura Westbrook spoke to Lisa Owen about delegations from dozens of African countries are gathering in Beijing for a three-day summit, set to see China showcase itself as a lead… Read more Audio

4:06 PM.School's say they're flushing funds down the loo, with hefty council imposed toilet taxes and there's a huge disparity in what different schools are paying. They can't be charged general rates but… Read more Audio

5:40 PM.Australia correspondent Peter Ryan spoke to Lisa Owen about growing backlash against the advertising of online gambling and how it's damaging to all parts of society, with the majority of people… Read more Audio

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

5:32 PM.In a tale of perserverance New Zealand tennis player Michael Venus is through to the quarterfinals of the doubles at US Open - on his 11th attempt. Venus and his British partner, who are seeded eighth… Read more Audio

5:30 PM.If big budget roads are the winners in the government's transport plan, the South Island might be feeling a bit like a loser. The National Land Transport plan announced yesterday is worth nearly… Read more Audio

5:25 PM.As thousands continue to flood Tuurangawaewae Marae and bid farewell to Kiingi Tuheitia at least 500 volunteers are working tirelessly behind the scenes from dusk till dawn. Te Tairawhiti, Rangtane… Read more Audio

5:15 PM.Vandals are blame for an internet outage affecting thousands of Auckland customers. Areas hit include parts of Onehunga, Mangere bridge, Royal Oak , Penrose and One Tree Hill. It's been down since… Read more Audio

5:10 PM.From October the visitor levy for people entering Aotearoa will go from $35 to $100 a person, bringing in an estimated 229 million dollars a year. Although more than forty percent of travellers… Read more Audio

4:50 PM.The situation facing the local rural sector worsened when the all important rainfall failed to arrive during Autumn, and then again in Winter. It also comes amid high interest rates and soaring… Read more Audio

4:45 PM.Green thumbed thieves have done ten thousands of dollars of damage at Auckland botanic gardens in the last financial year.The beautiful gardens sprawl across 64 hectares in Manurewa, and include a… Read more Audio

4:35 PM.A woman who received $5000 in a mistaken transfer to her bank account said it was more difficult to return the money than she expected. Three banks RNZ contacted said it's rare for people to approach… Read more Audio

4:30 PM.RNZ sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen about the aftermath of the All Black's first test against the Springboks over the weekend, where the response to the Haka at Ellis Park has been under… Read more Audio

4:25 PM.You may remember the days of $10 to $15 an hour babysitting jobs, with all you can eat snacks thrown in as a bonus. Well things have changed dramatically, in February the app, Pay the Nanny, estimated… Read more Audio

4:15 PM.United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa owen about Joe Biden joining Kamala Harris on the campaign trail for the first time in her candidacy and the jawdropping number of hot dogs… Read more Audio

4:05 PM.From next month the international visitors levy will more than triple; from 35 dollars to a hundred dollars. International visitors spent over $11 billion in the year ending March 2024, but being… Read more Audio

5:50 PM.Crowds of curious onlookers have been casting their eyes over the grounded barge Manahau at Carters Beach, near Westport.The barge, owned by West Coast Bulk Logistics, ran aground about midnight on… Read more Audio

5:45 PM.United Kingdom correspondent Diane To spoke to Susana Lei'ataua about extra long lines at Heathrow Airport in London since this weekend due to a worker strike, people having the right to work four-day… Read more Audio

5:40 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio