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Heavy snow in Central Otago this morning has brought delight to tourists but headaches for farmers, with up to 15 centimetres falling in some areas. The Spring snow dump left thousands without power… Read more Audio

The Waitangi Tribunal has hit out at the the Government for blindly adhering to its coalition agreement by making it harder for Maori to get customary marine title. The Tribunal today released the… Read more Audio

Well it's no more 'Mr Nice Guy' for David Nyika. The kiwi cruiserweight boxer, nicknamed 'The Nice Guy,' shed his moniker after facing off with his Saturday night opponent for the first time today… Read more Audio

Christchurch is the latest city to get dedicated rage cage smash rooms, in an industrial area in Addington. For a fee you can wack the hell out of old appliances and smash up some glasses most of… Read more Audio

The strongest storm to hit Vietnam in decades has destroyed homes, schools and killed nearly 200 people. Typhoon Yagi triggered flash flooding and landslides in the north, including in and around the… Read more Audio

Visual journalist Nick Monro asked people in Auckland if they know any adults who've had to fly back to the nest. Audio

They're known as the "boomerang" adults. The children who grow up, move out, only to return to live with their parents. It's been a bit of a trend around the world and it's caught on here. More and… Read more Audio

Australia correspondent Peter Ryan spoke to Lisa Owen about a top media boss has resigned after a long run of damaging cultural issues at one of the biggest TV networks, social media users being… Read more Audio

New Zealand's oldest wine auction is gearing up for its 32nd event this weekend. The Hawke's Bay Wine Auction has raised over four and a half million dollars for the Cranford Hospice - and as Alexa… Read more Audio

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

The extra personnel will be welcomed particularly by Tasman and Wellington, who meet in a Ranfurly Shield clash on, sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio

A massive document dump of Budget advice and correspondence lay bare the tussle that took place over potential cuts at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. You'll remember all ministries were asked to… Read more Audio