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The West Papua National Liberation Army says a bribe was paid to secure the release of the New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens, held hostage by the West Papua National Liberation Army for 19 months… Read more Audio

Lydia Ko is on course for another LPGA title, sitting four shots clear with three holes to play at the latest tournament in Ohio. Audio

Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

Business news for 23 September 2024 Audio

A report from the banking watchdog shows phishing and data-gathering scams are still the most common type of complaint. Rayssa Almeida has more. Audio

The government is promising to clamp down the sale of nitrous oxide, or 'laughing gas,' as more young people are using it for fun. New Zealand Drug Foundation executive director Sarah Helm spoke to… Read more Audio

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

The government says its policy to move whānau into social homes is working, with a 57 percent drop in emergency housing numbers since 2023. Associate Minister of Housing Tama Potaka spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

Israel and Hezbollah have been trading their most intense fire since the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel. BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Lydia Ko has pulled two shots clear midway through the final round of the LPGA tournament in Ohio. Audio

On today's episode, former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark has told the Security Council it has got to be able to enforce its own resolutions on the Israel-Gaza conflict to be credible, the… Read more Audio