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New wastewater testing results show there has been a significant rise in methamphetamine and cocaine consumption over the past few months. Drug Foundation executive director Sarah Helm spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

Syria's interim prime minister has vowed to rebuild the country but acknowledges the uphill battle ahead. AP correspondent Philip Crowther spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

On today's episode, Labour Leader Chris Hipkins is sceptical any option to replace the inter-island ferries will end up costing less than his government's iRex project, Parliament has rushed through… Read more Audio

Social seniors are urging retirees not to isolate themselves this holiday season. Jessica Hopkins visited a library in Auckland where caffeine, crafting, and good mates are the cure for loneliness. Audio

After years of declining results for teenagers in international maths and reading tests it is time for New Zealand's adults to hang their heads in shame. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke… Read more Audio

A Maniototo resident fighting a proposed solar farm near her property was heartened by the turnout at a community meeting on Monday. Rose Voice spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The government's second Emissions Reduction Plan is here and it shows New Zealand is on track to meet our first and second emissions budgets, taking us out to 2030. Climate change Minister Simon Watts… Read more Audio

Up to 40 RSA clubs could leave the national body over a disagreement over the organisation's future. Auckland district RSA president Graham Gibson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Market Update for 11 December 2024 Audio

A group of RSA clubs are threatening to abandon the national body because of disagreement over the organisation's future. RSA President Martyn Dunne spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

There are big delays at Auckland Airport on Wednesday morning, with reports there are queues extending out the doors. Reporter Jessica Hopkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio