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Chateau Tongariro is continuing to deteriorate despite taxpayers forking out millions on its upkeep. Jimmy Ellingham spoke with Lisa Owen about how bad things have become at the famous hotel. Audio

RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall speaks to Lisa Dan Carter kicking some goals at Eden Park today and an English footballer making a mockery of his former team. Audio

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about Columbia University taking action against pro-Palestinian protesters on their campus, Kristi Noem doubling down on killing a dog and… Read more Audio

Do you opt to pay at the pump, D-I-Y style.. or do you go in store to pay? Reporter Georgie Hanafin asked people which they prefer. Audio

Pumping your own petrol at an unstaffed station is best the way to save a buck ..according the Commerce Commission. Commissioner Bryan Chapple speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

Asia correspondent Diane To speaks to Lisa Owen about Labour Day in Hong Kong coming up, Antony Blinken's visit to China and a massive seizure of alleged fake sneakers from an online shopping… Read more Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

The Black Caps announced their 15-man squad for the world cup in Auckland today with an emphasis on experience in Carribbean conditions. Sports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

A multi-million dollar budget boost for Pharmac will only "keep the lights on", warn patient advocates and doctors. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

Te Whatu Ora chief Executive Margie Apa speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

Not all farmers are following the herd and backing the Government's decision to overturn a ban on live animal exports by sea. Waikato Farmer Chris Falconer speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

For the first time in four months a busy Auckland road linking the suburbs of Westmere and and Point Chevalier has partially re-opened. Louise Ternouth reports. Audio