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The housing of 65 families in emergency accommodation could be under threat, as the Rotorua Lakes Council takes legal action against several motels.

They say nine emergency housing motels have… Audio

The Black Ferns have got one back over their Aussie rivals ahead of the Commonwealth Games.

The New Zealanders won this morning's trans-Tasman final at the closing round of the women's World Series… Audio

Care workers have been out in force today, protesting on streets across the motu over low pay rates.

The government has offered a 3 percent pay rise, but workers say that's a slap in the face.

They… Video, Audio

Canterbury's Student Volunteer Army is going into battle for Bromley residents whose homes and laundry have been invaded by a gut wrenching stink.

The foul smell of faeces is rolling in from the… Video, Audio

The Lake Dunstan Trail has blown away all expectations with with more than 80,000 people in its first year.

It was hoped the trail would bring some economic relief to Central Otago during the… Video, Audio

Touch down! Queenstown Airport has officially welcomed its first trans Tasman flight in more than 300 days.

But today's Qantas flight from Sydney had its hurdles with thunderstorms delaying take off… Video, Audio

He's elbowed Scott Morrison out of the top job but is the new Labor Prime Minister Anthony Albanese really the big story of Australia's election.

Close to a dozen independent candidates have been won… Video, Audio

The Prime Minister will head to the United States tonight for a whirlwind trade mission - but plans to visit the White House still hang in the balance.

Jacinda Ardern has stops planned in New York… Audio

Eyes on the road or on your phone? Waka Kotahi is trialling safety cameras on three Auckland state highways to see how many people use their phone behind the wheel.

It will also be clocking how many… Video, Audio

The New Plymouth mayor says there's mixed feelings in the community about a social housing development in the CBD despite a massive need for it.

The 45-unit apartment blocks are being developed for… Video, Audio

Australia's new Prime Minister is wasting no time getting his teeth into the role, flying out to Japan to meet with Quad leaders there.

The Quad is a defence alliance between Australia, the US, Japan… Audio

The Horowhenua District Council is appealing for anyone with spare housing to help out people displaced by Levin's tornado.

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Businesses battling to make up for lost earnings due to Covid, are now grappling with a second wave of the virus side-lining staff.

Some are resorting to hiring 'Covid fill-ins' to cover staff… Audio

Another 30 Defence Force personnel are heading to the UK to train Ukrainian soldiers.

The NZDF personnel will be stationed in the UK until the end of July, and will train Ukrainian military members… Video, Audio

Now to Waimate, where a local icon has received a half million dollar makeover. The white horse on the hill above the South Canterbury town has been given a fresh coat of paint and is now surrounded… Video, Audio

A group of angry east coast farmers descended on Napier to protest against carbon forestry they say is destroying their towns.

They left their placards on the steps of local MP Stuart Nash's office… Audio

Thousands of lightning strikes, reports of tornadoes, freakishly high winds and hail the size of golf balls.

For some it was a frightening and tragic start to Friday; a woman has died after being hit… Video, Audio

A last minute change to election rules that will allow all Australians with Covid to cast their vote has staved off court action as the lucky country prepares to go to the polls on Saturday.

But more… Video, Audio

Pundits are tipping a hung parliament when voters hit the polls for the Australian Federal Election tomorrow.

The Prime Minister, in the fight of his political life, has spent the final week of the… Audio