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Regions across the country are awash with camo as hunters flock to the best spots for the opening of duck shooting season this weekend. Sally Murphy reports. Audio

RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall speaks to Lisa Owen about the All Blacks potentially competing in Qatar in 2026. Audio

Thousands of injured children are struggling to recover after amputations without proper medical equipment and adequate pain relief, according to Save the Children. Its spokesperson Sacha Myers speaks… Read more Audio

Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about British Columbia rolling back drug decriminalisation, Ontario curbing phone use in schools and the solar eclipse having a lasting effect… Read more Audio

The cost of a weekend burial in South Waikato could be about to skyrocket - by 354% in some cases. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. CEO of the Funeral Directors Association, Gillian Boyes speaks to Lisa… Read more Audio

Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Lisa Owen about a data breach affecting almost one million people. Audio

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

In the face of legal threats and calls for the foreign minister to be stood down, Winston Peters is digging in. Political editor Jo Moir reports. Audio

Super Rugby Pacific is heading to Tonga for the first time in what will be a homecoming for players from both teams. Moana Pasifika are hosting the Highlanders in Nuku'alofa in the historic game that… Read more Audio

A ferry service to replace a busted bridge in Auckland's viaduct won't have anywhere near the capacity needed and could take more than three times as long as the usual walk. Eke Panuku boss David… Read more Audio

Auckland transport's blaming a recent spike in violent attacks at bus stations on the school holidays saying more young people were using public transport. First Union Organiser Hayley Courtney speaks… Read more Audio

Police are still hunting the armed man who fired at a car outside Wellington Hospital. Lauren Crimp reports. Audio