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Black Caps squad prep for Carribean conditions
5:31 PM.The Black Caps announced their 15-man squad for the world cup in Auckland today with an emphasis on experience in Carribbean conditions. Sports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Pharmac funding boost will only "keep the lights on" - patients
5:18 PM.A multi-million dollar budget boost for Pharmac will only "keep the lights on", warn patient advocates and doctors. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
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Te Whatu Ora chief Executive Margie Apa speaks to Lisa Owen
5:08 PM.Te Whatu Ora chief Executive Margie Apa speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Not all farmers backing live animal exports
4:47 PM.Not all farmers are following the herd and backing the Government's decision to overturn a ban on live animal exports by sea. Waikato Farmer Chris Falconer speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Meola Rd partially reopens ... at long last
4:43 PM.For the first time in four months a busy Auckland road linking the suburbs of Westmere and and Point Chevalier has partially re-opened. Louise Ternouth reports. Audio
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Palmerston North ratepayers could face big new bill
4:36 PM.Every ratepayer in Palmerston North could face an annual bill of at least 1-thousand dollars for the next 30 years to fund a new sewage treatment system. Jimmy Ellingham reports. Audio
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Auckland Councillors mull Eden Park upgrade
4:32 PM.Auckland councillors have been given the job to decide whether the city needs a new stadium, or to upgrade Eden Park. Our video journalist Nick Monro asked some Aucklanders which option they would… Read more Audio
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Black Caps name T20 World Cup squad
4:28 PM.The Black Caps have named an experience laden squard for June's T20 World Cup to be co-hosted by the West Indies and the United States. Thirteen of New Zealand's 15-strong squad were at the last T20… Read more Audio
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Anneke Smith on the government's priorities for education
4:24 PM.Anneke Smith speaks to Lisa Owen about the government's education priorities Audio
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Driving test wait times blowing out
4:06 PM.Wait times for people to sit their drivers licence have blown out and part of the problem is free re-sits for those who fail. North Shore driving instructor Matthew Campbell speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Te Whatu Ora target to save a 105 million by July
5:48 PM.In breaking news, the country's public hospitals have been given a target to save a total of 105 million dollars by July. Te Whatu Ora released this figure to RNZ this afternoon after a series of… Read more Audio
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Extreme temperatures hit parts of Asia
5:44 PM.Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about the US Secretary of State's visit to China, North Korea strengthening ties with Iran and extreme temperatures hitting parts of Asia. Audio
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Evening business for 26 April 2024
5:31 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Mea Motu fired up ahead of next boxing outing
5:29 PM.The Night-Mea is back for what may possibly be her last boxing bout in Aotearoa. Mea Motu will step into the ring tonight at ABA Stadium in Auckland tonight where she has gone up two weight classes… Read more Audio
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Independent supermarket to open in Hamilton
5:25 PM.A supermarket free Hamilton suburb is days away from getting a new independent grocery store after it was abandoned by Countdown last August because of growing retail crime and building issues… Read more Audio
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Fisherman with infected wound waits 7 hours in A&E
5:08 PM.A southland fisherman, with an infected weeping open wound on his wrist gave up waiting for medical help after seven hours in Southland Hospital's Accident and Emergency department. Audio
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Fast track legislation could taint New Zealand's reputation
4:47 PM.Transparency International says fast track legislation that would give three ministers the power to greenlight significant infrastructure and development projects could taint New Zealand's reputation… Read more Audio
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Indoor stadium to finally open in Kaikohe
4:40 PM.It's been a dream in Kaikohe for decades - an indoor stadium where kids can play sports all year round, and where future stars can get a start without having to travel to Auckland or Whangarei. Peter… Read more Audio
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Big weekend ahead for the Wellington Phoenix
4:29 PM.RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall previews the Crusaders' Friday night match and the big weekend for the Wellington Phoenix. He speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Staffing shortages force clinics to close doors reduce hours
4:26 PM.Health professionals are painting a bleak picture of the level of workforce shortages in the sector. Nick James reports. Audio
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Ontario to ditch sick notes for time off work
4:18 PM.Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about a Canadian family demanding answers after a family member died on holiday in Cuba with the wrong body being shipped home and the mayor… Read more Audio
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South Island churches face rising insurance premiums
4:07 PM.Catholic churches in Otago and Southland are ditching traditional insurance policies because there's nothing heavenly about sky rocketing premiums. Father Gerard Ansley speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Businesses call for changes to Anzac trading restrictions
5:49 PM.Auckland businesses say they will lose out on thousands of dollars in business due to Anzac trading restrictions, and others say the staff costs are too high to justify opening on the public holiday… Read more Audio
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Opera about notorious South African criminal trial debuts
5:44 PM.Let's get to South Africa now and we're joined by our correspondent Elna Schutz Audio
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Disability support network's hopes for new minister
5:36 PM.Advocates for New Zealanders with disabilities are welcoming Louise Upston taking over from Ms Simmonds as the new Minister for Disability Issues. Chief executive of the New Zealand Disability Support… Read more Audio