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Police Minister Mark Mitchell speaks to Lisa Owen about the police's new national gang unit Audio

A full roster of trained fire and rescue staff at Ohakea airforce base means commercial airline operators can again use it as a back up airport, but it's not available around the clock. Jimmy… Read more Audio

A 100-metre-long suspension bridge has opened on Taranaki Maunga today. Robin Martin reports Audio

RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall brings Lisa Owen up to speed on Scott Robertson thoughts after Sam Cane's retirement announcement Audio

Executive Officer at Olives New Zealand, Emma Glover, speaks to Lisa Owen about the skyrocketing price of olive oil Audio

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about Michael Cohen testifying at Donald Trump's criminal trial and Rudy Giuliuani's suspension from his daily radio show Audio

PPTA president Chris Abercrombie speaks to Lisa Owen about his opposition to the return of charter schools Audio

Asia correspondent Diane To speaks to Lisa Owen about the release of a journalist jailed for covid reporting, and the new VIP pet travel at a Chinese airport. Audio

The pathologist who determined Gore boy Lachlan Jones died from drowning says a forensic expert should've done the autopsy. Reporter Tess Brunton speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

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

New Zealand paddler Aimee Fisher has achieved a rare feat at the Canoe Sprint World Cup in Hungary. Fisher came from behind in the K1 500 metre race to defeat team mate Dame Lisa Carrington and take… Read more Audio

Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson says it would be fair for Auckland Transport to go back and consult over its parking changes. She speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio