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Experts say online misogyny - veiled under the cloak of the manosphere - is creeping into social media feeds in ways that are difficult to spot. The help educate young people and their parents, a university student has repurposed the alphabet, making each letter represent a term from the darker edges of the internet. Sammy Carter reports.

A specialist vape store has been fined tens of thousands of dollars following a first of its kind prosecution by health authorities. Discount Mall Vape Ltd, illegally sold vapes to under 18s and failed to prevent underaged persons entering its premises. The joint action taken by Health NZ and the Ministry of Health, marks the first time a business has been found guilty of both offences. Vape Free...

A North Canterbury eating disorder residential facility says it still can't attract government funding despite saving the lives of those admitted there. Recovered living cares for just nine people at a time and patients can stay for months, but it costs more than $8000 a week. The facility has raised concerns the care is too expensive for some, with people facing long wait times and under resourci...

The All Blacks are looking to flush their three defeats to the Springboks as they prepare to host Australia in Auckland. Despite a slew of injuries, the All Blacks are confident about locking away the Bledisloe Cup for a 24th consecutive year. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

For the past 94 days Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has been wearing a t-shirt promoting a different start up. Capiche is one of the companies featured. It's an AI tool helping people with dyslexia write. Founder Paul Mallinson spoke to Lisa Owen.

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about the US president saying he'll fund his own TV advertisements from now on, following backlash over recent taxpayer funded ads promoted him, meanwhile Trump has also said the US removed its bombers from a British airbase because of "some threats".

National has again made the promise, if re-elected, to lower the free bowel screening age to 50 by 2029. Christopher Luxon committed to lowering the age to 50 in the last election campaign in 2023. Despite that the government only just lowered the screening age to 56 last month. A Nelson dad with terminal bowel cancer says the promise falls short for the most vulnerable people. Bowel cancer patien...

United Kingdom correspondent, Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about the American military withdrawing its bombers a week after an alleged terror plot was thwarted at the joint UK-US RAF Fairford air base, as well as the former Prince Andrew taking Thames Valley police to court.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

South Islanders are waiting longer for bowel cancer diagnostic procedures than people in the North Island. A patient advocate says the stark regional divide is causing anxiety, and health authorities should act with urgency the close the gap. Health NZ says plans are in place to do just that. Otago Southland reporter Katie Todd spoke to Lisa Owen.

Scott Barrett is back in the All Blacks, albeit no longer as skipper. Barret has been recalled to the team after 10 months on the sideline ahead of the first Bledisloe Cup test this weekend. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

A lifeline has been extended to a volunteer service supporting people in the ED at Palmerston North Hospital. Last year Hato Hone St John announced it would be scrapping the Friend of the Emergency Department programme due to funding constraints. Now the charity, Palmerston North Hospital Foundation's stumping up $75,000 over the next three years to keep the local volunteers going. Foundation Chai...

Fuel is again edging to record prices, off the back of ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Meanwhile the government is giving regional airlines a share of $5.7 million to help protect essential air links as operators face soaring fuel prices. Westpac Chief Economist, Kelly Eckhold spoke to Lisa Owen.

South Island surfer Jack Tyro is preparing to paddle out for New Zealand at the world champs. It's far from the 19 year old's first international competition, but this time he is captaining the country's youngest longboarding squad. Tess Brunton reports.

A near miss caused by a car racing to beat a train today caught the Greens off guard as they touted a plan to get rid of level crossings in Auckland. Labour had an announcement of its own - about the right to repair. For National, leader Christopher Luxon pressed the flesh in Canterbury, while deputy Nicola Willis put the boot into Labour's fiscal plan. Political reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira sp...

Telehealth services are offering assessments for ADHD, as some people seeking a diagnosis for the condition don't want to wait months for an in-person consultation. Since February, GPs and nurse practitioners have been able to diagnose ADHD and prescribe medication for it. But many GP practices aren't providing the service, meaning people are turning to virtual assessments. For the second story in...

A fifth Black Cap has turned his back on a central contract just weeks before the international summer starts. Michael Bracewell has opted to move to a casual contract to pursue an opportunity in the Australian Big Bash League, opening the door for a veteran first class player to earn his first national contract. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

An amateur sleuth is close to finding the whanau of a young WWI soldier whose medals were discovered recently during a police raid. Two medals, belonging to Private Victor Powell were found at a Christchurch property during an unrelated search. Ian Martyn from Medals Reunited is working to track down his family, and spoke to Lisa Owen.

Middle East and North Africa correspondent Madeline Croad spoke to Lisa Owen about backlash after staff members from the newsroom of one of the country's few independent media organisations were arrested, as well as Yemen's Saudi-backed government saying it is taking measures to regain territory from the Houthis.

Auckland Council is pledging to repair 95 percent of potholes on Auckland's roads within 24 hours of being reported. The quick fixes are reserved for the busiest or mains roads, while others will be patched within five days. It's not the first time they have run the campaign. Auckland Council's head of Road Asset Maintenance, Alan Wallace spoke to Lisa Owen

Checkpoint producer Johnny Sutherland spoke to Lisa Owen about Jessica Elworthy. She's an 82-year-old double amputee who gave para ice hockey a go for the first time.

United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about an arrest being made in relation to the incident at RAF Fairford, as well as hundreds of prisoners in England and Wales being released early, as the government tries to stop the prison system from running out of space.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

Sir Richard Hadlee has released a statement, taking aim at New Zealand Cricket, the game's governing body. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. 

Judges have been working hard to find the winner of the legendary sausage roll competition. They nibbled their way through dozens of sausage rolls, with just over 200 of the kiwi favourites making it to judging. Judge Steve Pederson spoke to Lisa Owen about what it takes to the be the country's best sausage roll.