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Hurricanes' fans dare to dream
4:30 PM.Hurricanes fans are daring to dream, as their side remains unbeaten in Super Rugby. Sports journalist Jamie Wall speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Female plumbing apprentice takes top honours
4:24 PM.A female plumbing apprentice has taken out top honours in a nationwide scholarship contest Maria Contreras Huerta speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Donald Trump's historic criminal trial is underway
4:16 PM.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
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Air NZ upping use of sustainable fuel
4:10 PM.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
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Christopher Luxon meets with Singaporean counterpart
5:51 PM.Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch speaks to Lisa Owen about Christopher Luxon's meeting with his Singaporean counterpart Audio
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Pooch "too friendly" to sniff out drugs becomes quake response
5:44 PM.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
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Evening business for 15 April 2024
5:30 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report Audio
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Govt looking into mega tunnel for under Wellington
5:30 PM.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
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Building and construction sector could see wide spread
5:27 PM.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
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Blues forward Cameron Suafoa taking a break for
5:25 PM.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
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War memorial bearing deceased soldiers names vandalised
5:17 PM.What sort of person would disrespect a war memorial that bears the names of local soldiers killed in war? That's what the Hawkes Bay RSA is asking after a bronze plaque at Hatuma at Waipukurau was… Read more Audio
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Govt announces 'pawsitive' changes to tenancy rules
5:15 PM.The government's hoping the spirit of "common sense" will convince landlords to give tenants with pets a chance. Political reporter Giles Dexter reports Audio
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What do people think of the proposed $2.2bn Wellington mega tunnel?
4:55 PM.The government's looking into a $2.2bn mega tunnel under Wellington, to help solve congestion problems. The 4km tunnel would run from the Terrace to Kilbirnie. Reporter Pretoria Gordon asked people in… Read more Audio
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Otago Guinea Pig champion wins best in show 17 times in a row
4:43 PM.It seemed like the Everest of challenges for a young otago guinea pig lover, but he has done it . 16-year-old Josh Wilson-Jones and his pampered pigs have taken out their 17th consecutive best in show… Read more Audio
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Disabled students failing tertiary classes due to inaccessibility
4:41 PM.Some disabled students have been failing or having to withdraw from papers because they aren't able to physically access some classes in universities and polytechnics. Some have been humilated by… Read more Audio
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Disappointment with Palmerston North Hospital's mental health ward
4:31 PM.Relatives of two patients who died of suspected suicides at Palmerston North Hospital's mental health ward are disappointed by how long it's taking to replace the facility and the length of time it's… Read more Audio
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Scottie Scheffler wins Masters golf tournament for the second time
4:28 PM.World number one Scottie Scheffler has won the Masters golf tournament for a second time after a commanding performance at Augusta. The American was a pre-tournament favourite and had a final round of… Read more Audio
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Timaru building company faced with hard choice in tough times
4:23 PM.A decades old Timaru building company has all but closed it door after a sharp down turn in business, with others in the construction industry feeling the pinch too. Tony Boyce of Tony Builders speaks… Read more Audio
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Middle East: tensions escalate between Israel and Iran
4:16 PM.Middle East correspondent speaks to Lisa Owen about tensions escalating in the region after the Iranian attack on Israel, the United States' stance on the attack and emerging hostility between… Read more Audio
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Change to tenancy laws will allow landlords to charge a pet bond
4:06 PM.Pet bonds are pawsitive change to tenancy laws according to the housing minister. Tweaks to the legislation will mean landlords can charge a pet bond, set at a maximum of two weeks rent, to encourage… Read more Audio
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Asia: Xi Jinping meets with former Taiwanese premier
5:44 PM.Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about China's growing auto industry, a Vietnamese woman being sentenced to death and Xi Jinping's meeting with a former Taiwanese premier. Audio
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Evening business for 12 April 2024
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Canine staff meet for Puppy Development seminar
5:30 PM.Canine staff from police, the defence force and DOC have for the first time met en masse to learn from a world renowned international master, Pretoria Gordon reports. Audio
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Wellington Phoenix sitting second behind Central Coast Mariners
5:26 PM.Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen about Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano wanting his team to take a knockout mentality into the rest of their men's A-League season, starting with tonight's… Read more Audio
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Part of SH6 closed for start of school holidays due to weather damage
5:18 PM.A washout on the route between Franz Josef and Fox Glacier means that section of the road is shut; with the next update expected at midday Monday, Mark Pinner from Waka Kotahi speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio