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Fears tonight the sinking of the Manawanui in Samoa could do serious damage to the reef it hit and the delicate ecosytem in the surrounding marine reserve. Locals have reported seeing an oil-like… Read more Audio

The government is promising to do all it can to help with the cleanup from the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui in Samoa. Locals have been reporting an oil-like substance in the water around the wreck, and… Read more Audio

A company that wants to mine the seabed off the coast of Taranaki has welcomed its inclusion on the government's fast-track list. Trans-Tasman Resources says if the project goes ahead it will create… Read more Audio

The Manawanui became the Swiss army knife of the New Zealand navy. But it's sinking after hitting a reef off Samoa's coastline over the weekend has sliced through that reputation. The focus now turns… Read more Audio

It's been a big announcement day for the All Blacks, RNZ's resident rugby aficionado Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.  Audio

Dunedin Airport has introduced a time limit in its designated drop off zone for those emotional farewells, after a few too many long goodbyes. Now it's three minutes tops, if you need to lean in for… Read more Audio

Israel's third largest city Haifa became the target of Hezbollah rockets. The group said it was targeting a military base south of the city. As Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown explains, there… Read more Audio

The Emergency Management Minister said the government is working on a buy out blue print so home owners hit by extreme weather know where they stand. About a dozen Dunedin houses have been red… Read more Audio

Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about some developments from the tragic bus fire that killed multiple children and school teachers on Tuesday, Communist China hitting its 75th… Read more Audio

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

A neighbouring bar is setting trading rivalries aside to raise money for the owner of an under-construction Wellington music venue hit by thieves before it's opened its doors. L-B-Q is collecting… Read more Audio

Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen about the Women's T20 Cricket World Cup underway with New Zealand set to open their campaign against India in Dubai and a historic weekend for female… Read more Audio