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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

4:25 PM.A police crackdown of illegal street racing this weekend has seen hundreds if infringement notices issued and multiple vehicles impounded or ordered off the road, Bill Hickman reports. Audio

4:16 PM.Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about Iran's presidential election entering a second round, hundreds of thousands of Afghan people set to be deported from Pakistan and… Read more Audio

4:06 PM.A controversial cat-culling competition organised by cat hunters in North Canterbury has gone ahead, with participants bagging 370 feral moggies and some of their antics raisng a few eyebrows, Susana… Read more Audio

5:53 PM.The multi million dollar project coming to the North Shore is slated to break ground later this year, and features a world-class training facility, surf-school, as well as restaurants and… Read more Audio

5:44 PM.Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the dramatic return of Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange sparking controversy over whether the now-convicted felon should be… Read more Audio

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

5:27 PM.After a big victory over Tahiti, New Zealand have dominated the football tournament being co-hosted by Vanuatu and Fiji and on Sunday will have a chance to win the trophy for a sixth time, sports… Read more Audio

5:21 PM.Wellington City Council narrowly voted to accept its Long-Term Plan today after a last-minute attempt to prevent the sale of its stake in the airport failed to get off the ground, Ruth Hill reports. Audio

5:15 PM.Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about spending the day in Wairoa. He said the community are starting to shift their focus to recovery. Audio

5:13 PM.One of the neighbour's helping Diane with her clean up today was Paul Macalo. He speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about being on his tractor helping Di clear debris from her property, when he saw Wairoa… Read more Audio