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Middle East correspondent Madeline Croad spoke to Lisa Owen about more attacks in the US-Iran war and renewed tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis causing trouble at sea, as well as Lebanon's president visiting the White House.

A global study published today shows New Zealand doctors are using too many antibiotics, risking the growth of 'superbugs'. An Invercargill mum who suffered for months with an antibiotic-resistant infection says something needs to change. A warning, this story includes details some may find disturbing. Felix Walton reports.

A group of high profile pay equity campaigners are calling for politicians to do more to close the pay equity gap. Global Women is calling for cross party support to make it mandatory for businesses of a certain size to report their gender pay gap. According to the Ministry for Women, the pay gap for NZ women across the board is 5.2 percent. STILLMindingTheGap.nz campaign manager Jo Cribb spoke to...

Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about One Nation leader Pauline Hanson facing increasing media scrutiny, with polls showing many Australians are considering giving her their vote.

Auckland councillors are discussing potential changes to the controversial Plan Change 120. The plan will dictate the scale of housing intensification across the city. Today, councillors must decide whether to make changes, or withdraw parts of the original version of the plan before it goes out again to the public. Erin Johnson has been at the meeting and spoke to Lisa Owen.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

All Whites midfielder Eli Just had a breakout Football World Cup that caught the attention of English Championship clubs. Just is reportedly set to make the move from the Scottish Premiership to Wales with Championship side Swansea City. The new club contract comes after the 26 year old scored three goals at the World Cup. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

A Christchurch workshop that effectively gives bikes away is seeing record high demand. Each year, volunteer organisation Aranui Bike Fixup spruces up or refurbishes hundreds of bikes. Right now demand is up, despite winter usually being a quieter time. Founder of the Aranui Bike Fixup, Steven Muir spoke to Lisa Owen.

The promoters behind Rhythm and Vines say this year's music festival will be the last in Gisborne. The popular four day event has been held at Waiohika Estate for 24 years, but organisers delivered news to the region's Mayor today. Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz spoke to Lisa Owen.

The amount of money spent on temporary doctors to plug gaps in the health system has hit a new high, topping $200 million for the third year in a row. Health NZ says it is working hard to recruit specialists and has even cut the budget for locums. But others in the health sector say more drastic action is needed to bring the spend under control and incentivise doctors to stay on our shores. Jimmy...

Low staff morale, no onsite drug testing for years, contraband readily available, and filthy uninhabitable parts of the jail. That's just some of the serious concerns identified at the Spring Hill Correctional Facility. A report by the Inspectorate Office, the prison watchdog, also highlights issues with staff absences, long lockdowns for inmates, inadequate meals and a prison population way over...

The chair of a Northland iwi says plans to scrap iwi involvement in councils under the RMA will take away a seat at the decision making table for Māori. Recommended changes to the proposed RMA reforms include scrapping agreements dictating the role of iwi in council decision making - called Mana Whakahono a Rohe agreements. Political reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira has more.

Inflation has hit a two year high, reaching 4.1 percent. The rate has been driven by higher fuel, electricity and housing costs. Emertius Professor of Economics at Auckland University, Tim Hazledine spoke to Lisa Owen.

The Coroner's court has heard about the extreme prisoners unit where Ahamed Samsudeen was held before he attacked shoppers at an Auckland mall. Samsudeen was shot dead by police, ending his stabbing spree at LynnMall five years ago. A Coroner's inquest is underway into his death. Finn Blackwell was in court.

Tennis fans wanting to get cheap tickets to the only Grand Slam in this part of the world will have to get in early. Changes to the ticketing for the Australian Open were announced today and tournament organisers are capping how many people get access to the most popular tickets. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

An ultra marathon runner is going the distance, fundraising for children living with disabilities so they can hopefully move more freely. Hawkes Bay runner, Andrew McCrory, is raising money for a Rotorua centre that specialises in intensive therapy for children with neurological disabilities and disorders, including cerebral palsy. His next big run is the 320km Great Naseby Water Race in August. A...

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about the latest on attacks in the US-Iran war, as well as the US president putting a 50 percent tariff on certain Canadian goods.

New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox is still processing his "life-changing" win at the British Open after sinking a birdie putt on the 18th hole and securing victory. Fox joins just three other New Zealanders who have won a golf major. After a whirlwind 24 hours Ryan Fox spoke to Lisa Owen about the win.

United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about Andy Burnham preparing to step in as Prime Minister, as well as controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan who have been arrested in the US on British charges.

A police National Security Group senior staff member has faced a grilling today over what efforts were made to divert LynnMall attacker Ahamed Samsudeen from the path of violent extremism. Samsudeen was shot dead by police in a West Auckland Woolworths supermarket after stabbing shoppers in September 2021. The coronial inquest into his death is examining his path to extremism and the time leading...

News from the business sector, including a market report.

Spain etched their name into the history books as winners of the first ever 48 team, 104 match FIFA World Cup. A one-nil victory over a 10 man Argentina in New Jersey secured La Roja's second World Cup title. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

A Rotorua teenager is rolling in the success of an ice cream business that started as a school project. Izzy Talbot launched Izzys ice cream in March, The ice cream truck serves real fruit ice cream made from local ingredients. The 18 year old made the decision to to turn her project into reality rather than head to university straight out of school. Izzy Talbot spoke to Lisa Owen. 

It's a paradox that police and politicians say needs solving. Methamphetamine is a strictly banned and highly destructive drug. It's also illegal, according to Customs, to import or sell utensils for smoking meth. Despite that, you can buy meth pipes everywhere, even in corner dairies in the smallest towns in the country. Northland reporter Peter de Graaf has more.

Taxpayers are kicking in tens of millions of dollars to save a cement company owned by Fletcher Building, with the government saying it's an exceptional case. Golden Bay Cement is getting a one off grant of up to $60 million. In return, the company will invest $150 million into modernising its plant, and will keep producing cement until at least 2040.