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A North Otago gold mine has powered up an electrifying new addition to help it become more sustainable. Tess Brunton reports. Audio

From talk of war to slurping noodles - Christopher Luxon is continuing his push to shore up relationships across South East Asia - on what is his second day in Singapore. Deputy political editor Craig… Read more Audio

Hurricanes fans are daring to dream, as their side remains unbeaten in Super Rugby. Sports journalist Jamie Wall speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

A female plumbing apprentice has taken out top honours in a nationwide scholarship contest Maria Contreras Huerta speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump's historic criminal trial and Disney cracking down on people abusing disability services at their theme parks. Audio

Air NZ's increasing its use of sustainable jet fuel in a bid to cut carbon emissions. Its Chief Sustainability Officer Kiri Hannifin speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch speaks to Lisa Owen about Christopher Luxon's meeting with his Singaporean counterpart Audio

Asia correspondent Diane To speaks to Lisa Owen about RSF demanding answers from Hong Kong authorities over treatment of one of their officers, China and the US meeting with different allies and the… Read more Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report Audio

The government's suggesting a new underground mega-tunnel for the capital, but opponents say it's a colossal waste of money. Soumya Bhamidipati reports Video, Audio

The building and construction industry could be facing wide spread demolition, with a signficant slow down putting pressure on some companies. IRD is also cracking down on the sector that owes $900m… Read more Audio

Blues forward Cameron Suafoa has revealed he is taking a break from rugby to complete radiation treatment for cancer. The 25-year-old lock played two Super Rugby Pacific matches last month but has now… Read more Audio