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It was another record breaking day at the Football World Cup. Some of the games biggest names took to the field, including the greatest player on the planet. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

The value of a Dutch-New Zealand aerospace company has sky rocketed to more than $330 million after a cash injection from largely international investors. Dawn Aerospace's latest funding round has raised more than $40 million. The company is developing a refueling system for satellites. Dawn Aerospace CEO, Stefan Powell spoke to Lisa Owen.

Some South Dunedin homeowners are upset to discover they may lose their properties under plans to tackle the increased risk of natural disasters because of climate change. The low-lying, flood-prone community is considering options for its future, such as raising land and pumping water, creating wetlands and canals, and shifting out of harm's way. Tess Brunton has more.

The Government is investigating other ways to fund fire and emergency services with the Minister raising concerns about uninsured free riders. 95 percent of Fenz's funding is from a fire protection levy on property insurance that was introduced in 1975. The Minister responsible, Brooke Van Velden has asked Internal Affairs to explore whether there are better ways to fund the service. She spoke to...

New wastewater testing results show the methamphetamine epidemic affecting places like Northland is continuing unabated, and a major police bust last week saw dozens of meth cooks and dealers arrested. And yet, you can walk into almost any vape store or $2 shop and buy a meth pipe. How is that possible? Is it even legal? Northland reporter Peter de Graaf has more.

Ministers have been searing in their condemnation of a botched immigration tech project, but Winston Peters took it to a new level today, saying public servants who mislead ministers should be imprisoned. It comes after Immigration Minister Erica Stanford yesterday accused her officials of deliberately witholding information. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Lisa Owen.

There were more tense exchanges during Parliament's Scrutiny Week as select committees continue to put Government spending and performance under the microscope. Today, it saw Labour and National clashing over how to fix the health system. Heatlh correspondent Kate Green reports.

After years of struggles, wool prices are reaching heights not seen for three decades. Wool auctions used to be held all over the country, but now most are in Christchurch. However, in Hawke's Bay one wool broker is refusing to leave - a move that's proving successful after fetching the highest price for North Island wool in over 30 years. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook has more

Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua has revealed her squad for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next month. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen with the details.

The World Literacy Foundation has chosen a Tokoroa teenager to join 900 youth ambassadors from more than 100 countries, with the goal to promote literacy and tackle a 'rising crisis in reading'. Rutendo Shadaya, who is a self published writer in her last year of school at Tokoroa High, spoke to Lisa Owen.

Middle East correspondent Lou Browne spoke to Lisa Owen about the world standing by for the formal signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran, and what risk of overshadowing future progress Israel and Lebanon may have.

To what extent should your work be able to track exactly where you are and when? Microsoft is introducing a new feature to its digital work and communications platform, Teams. The so called "workplace check in" allows remote monitoring of employees' presence, in the office or onsite. Auckland University security software expert Alex Baird spoke to Lisa Owen.

The latest shark attack on a swimmer in Australian waters has sent a ripple of terror through beach-goers there and triggered fresh debate over whether the ocean predators should be culled. Our correspondent Nick Grimm joins Lisa Owen.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

There are accusations immigration officials misled ministers, deliberately withheld information and used creative accounting to avoid scrutiny of a failed technology upgrade that blew through tens millions of dollars before being mothballed. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford today launched a scathing take down of her Ministry off the back of a report detailing a litany of expensive mistakes in t...

The All Whites sent fans on a rollercoaster ride in their opening game of the Football World Cup against Iran. After leading twice, New Zealand ended with a 2-all draw in Los Angeles today. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

A Christchurch charity growing and selling veges on a pay what you can afford model is hoping to break even this year. Te Waerenga Trust has gardens in several peoples' backyards and also land in Addington Park. General manager, Wilby Le Heux spoke to Lisa Owen.

Old chemicals found in two historic Antarctic huts could be explosive according to a chemistry professor. The chemicals, which have remained at Scott's hut and Shackleton's hut for over 100 years, could contain pictric acid crystals and peroxide crystals. Antarctica NZ is aiming to dispose of the chemicals, but it will depend on sea ice conditions as to when they'll be able to get there. Luka Form...

A rise in unmet need and an on-going lack of investment in Māorimental health services could compromise outcomes for tangata whenua. That is according to the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission, which is calling for an urgent Maori-specific plan by mid-next year. Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission CEO Karen Osborn spoke to Lisa Owen.

Health and Safety campaigners are launching a last ditch effort to stop law changes they say will make workplaces more dangerous and cost lives. The Health and Safety at Work Amendment bill would exempt businesses with fewer than 20 workers from legally having to manage non-critical safety risks. Mike Cosman from the Institute of Safety Management spoke to Lisa Owen.

Labour is committing to fully funding maternity scans, alongside its three free GP appointments a year - paid for by it's capital gains tax. The sonographer appointments are currently subsidised but still mean expectant parents can pay up to $90 per scan. This is something Labour says is putting pressure on families and prevents parents and babies from getting care. Field correspondent Charlotte C...

A donut business repeatedly targetted by theives has decided to call it quits. The Daily Glaze in Lower Hutt has been operating for less than a year but owners say they no longer feel safe working there after repeated break-ins. While the shop will close its doors this weekend, Police insist a retail crime taskforce operating in the area is helping tackle thefts. Anya Fielding reports.

Football fans had barely sat down before the All Whites had them up celebrating their opening goal of the Football World Cup against Iran. Against the odds the New Zealanders put two goals past the world number 20 side but had to settle for a 2-all draw. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

Thousands of animals are needing foster homes this winter, and it's not just cats and dogs. There are plenty of the farmyard variety. Viv Moore, SPCA's National Foster and Volunteer Manager spoke to Lisa Owen.

US Correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about the latest on the US Iran deal.