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Residents in affected parts of Wellington's southern suburbs are calling for action as they continue to struggle with the aftermath of flooding six months on. Hundreds of people fled from their homes when severe thunderstorms overwhelmed storm water systems and flood waters swept into homes in April. Bill Hickman reports.

The theft of pounamu from Te Waipounamu, the South Island, has become so big that the thieves use helicopters to lift it out from remote parts of the West Coast. This morning, Trade Me has announced it will no longer sell raw pounamu. Poutini Ngai Tahu Runanga, Co-Chair, Francois Tumahai spoke to John Campbell.

An Australian MP is in a critical condition after being hit by a car outside her electorate office, in what's been described as a deliberate attack. Independent MP Helen Haines was hit in her north-east Victoria constituency of Wangaratta. ABC's Stephanie Ferrier spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from outside the Melbourne hospital where Helen Haines is being treated.

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The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

It's exactly six months since a devastating storm hit Wellington, causing flash flooding and landslides. Around 4am on Monday April 20th, nearly 80mm of rain turned into torrents of water cascading down suburban streets, and saw hundreds of people escape their homes in the most frightening of circumstances. Berhampore home owner, Wendy Lindsay, is one of them and spoke to John Campbell.

France's mayors are being given the power to impose curfews, after riots across the country. Largely peaceful protests, calling for better investment in public services, turned violent over the weekend. Buildings and vehicles were set on fire, and businesses were looted. BBC's Pierre-Antoine Denis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

An early morning sports news update.

Schools in affluent communities say they can't afford to leave a government scheme that pays them not to ask parents for an annual donation. Nearly 1900 schools are in the donation scheme, almost 300 more than when it began in 2020. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

Businesses in a rural Waikato town are banding together as a major road closure is forcing people to bypass the town. Chris McDonnell, owner of the Pirongia Four Square spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Tropical Cyclone Wati descends on the Cook Islands, As Super Typhoon Champi retreats from Guam; Bushfires are battering communities in PNG; and we reflect on a weekend of rugby league.

Tropical Cyclone Wati descends on Aitutaki.

Super Typhoon Champi retreats from Guam.

Bushfires are battering communities in PNG.

The results of the opening round of the RLWC 2026.

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

Construction of the latest stretch of highway north of Wellington has already moved more than a million cubic metres of earth. The 24-kilometre Otaki to North of Levin motorway - Te Pae o Tararua - is expected to open in late 2029. Costing just over 2 billion dollars, it will turn into a new, smoother State Highway 1, replacing the dangerous roads in operation today. Jimmy Ellingham reports on the...

ACT leader David Seymour discusses the party's approach to forming a coalition and their priorities when negotiating.

Local Democracy Reporter Mathew Nash has the latest from Rotorua.

Correspondent Ellie Jay brings First Up the latest from the United Kingdom.

Kim Hill is in conversation with evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins about selfish genes and the evolution of a new species: AI.