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What sort of person would disrespect a war memorial that bears the names of local soldiers killed in war? That's what the Hawkes Bay RSA is asking after a bronze plaque at Hatuma at Waipukurau was… Read more Audio

The government's hoping the spirit of "common sense" will convince landlords to give tenants with pets a chance. Political reporter Giles Dexter reports Audio

The government's looking into a $2.2bn mega tunnel under Wellington, to help solve congestion problems. The 4km tunnel would run from the Terrace to Kilbirnie. Reporter Pretoria Gordon asked people in… Read more Audio

It seemed like the Everest of challenges for a young otago guinea pig lover, but he has done it . 16-year-old Josh Wilson-Jones and his pampered pigs have taken out their 17th consecutive best in show… Read more Audio

Some disabled students have been failing or having to withdraw from papers because they aren't able to physically access some classes in universities and polytechnics. Some have been humilated by… Read more Audio

Relatives of two patients who died of suspected suicides at Palmerston North Hospital's mental health ward are disappointed by how long it's taking to replace the facility and the length of time it's… Read more Audio

World number one Scottie Scheffler has won the Masters golf tournament for a second time after a commanding performance at Augusta. The American was a pre-tournament favourite and had a final round of… Read more Audio

A decades old Timaru building company has all but closed it door after a sharp down turn in business, with others in the construction industry feeling the pinch too. Tony Boyce of Tony Builders speaks… Read more Audio

Middle East correspondent speaks to Lisa Owen about tensions escalating in the region after the Iranian attack on Israel, the United States' stance on the attack and emerging hostility between… Read more Audio

Pet bonds are pawsitive change to tenancy laws according to the housing minister. Tweaks to the legislation will mean landlords can charge a pet bond, set at a maximum of two weeks rent, to encourage… Read more Audio

Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about China's growing auto industry, a Vietnamese woman being sentenced to death and Xi Jinping's meeting with a former Taiwanese premier. Audio

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