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United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about a former British chancellor weighing in on Brexit, saying the UK's future should ultimately be back inside the European Union, as well as London's Mayor wanting to cap the number of self driving cars in the city.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

Kimi Antonelli has become Formula One's youngest ever drivers' champion on a chaotic day at the Mexico Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver avoided crashes that stopped the race to secure enough points to win the championship with four rounds remaining. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

A base jumper who became stuck on the side of an Auckland hotel by his parachute has pleaded guilty to two charges of criminal nuisance and has agreed to pay $22,000 in reparation. Reporter Matthew Theunissen was in court and spoke to Lisa Owen.

A Palmerston North woman's war efforts have been recognised with the polish presidential medal of virtue, more than eight decades on. 82 years ago hundreds of Polish refugees settled in Pahiatua, where they were cared for and supported by the Polish Army League. The league founders Anna Jacques and Lorna Bale have now been recognised by Poland. Lorna's grandson, Peter Bale collected the medal in W...

With the election coming down to the wire, National has begun the last week of its campaign fighting on two fronts. The Greens say National has been engaging in Mean Girl-esque cyber-bullying, having lost focus on what matters. But National's own coalition partners have been trying to pinch its supporters too. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch reports.

A nappy business has been told by MBIE that it expects a product to be recalled if it is not safe. MBIE confirmed it had five reports about Millie Moon nappies, with the complaints referring to a "rash/blisters forming" after using the nappies. It's asked the company, which is part of the Zuru Edge group, to investigate. In the US the Consumer Product Safety Commission has received hundreds of com...

After months of turmoil, an under-pressure lower North Island medical clinic has a new owner. Several staff members at the Pahiatua Medical Centre had resigned due to over-work and safety concerns. It's now been bought by the Ngati Kahungunu ki Tamaki-nui-a-Rua Trust - a decision that's allowed locals to breath a sign of relief. Jimmy Ellingham reports.

Netball New Zealand says it has a plan B after players were completely blindsided by the collapse of negotiations for a privately run premiership league. Last week it was revealed the national body had pulled the pin on a deal with investors Ali Williams and Anna Mowbray. Netball NZ says the way things unfolded is regrettable. Chief executive Jennah Wootten spoke to Lisa Owen. 

Prospective home buyers are being warned about getting LIM reports from third-party online providers, who are charging hundreds of dollars more than local councils for the same service. The Whanganui and Waitaki district councils have both gone public about the issue, pointing out one website charging up to five times what they would for the report. Robin Martin has more.

The dust is still settling on Netball New Zealand's decision to walk away from negotiations with investors Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams over a proposed privately run league. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen. 

There's no evidence of anti-forestry bias at Gisborne Council, or that it's driving companies away, according to a just released independent report. The review led by former National Party Minister Chris Finalyson followed industry and government criticism that the council was being too tough on forestry. Review chair Chris Finalyson spoke to Lisa Owen.

Middle East correspondent, Madeline Croad spoke to Lisa Owen about the election that has left Israel in political deadlock with more than 97 percent of votes counted and neither incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, nor key challenger Gadi Eisenkot looking set to win a majority.

Thousands of young people will lose access to unemployment benefits due to parental income testing being brought in today. The government has ended Jobseeker payments for 18-19-year-olds whose parents have a combined income of more than $67,225. In October last year, it was estimated that about 4300 young people would become ineligible for support as a result. Beneficiary advocate, Kay Brereton sp...

United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about the UK cracking down on the super rich in the wake of Wednesday's budget, as well as a political row at Westminster involving Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

It's a busy weekend of sport, with the Black Ferns, Black Caps, Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns all in action. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

Two Rotorua teenagers who've honed their skateboarding skills in a factory space at their family's bakery are travelling the world trying to qualify for the LA Olympics. The Temara brothers, Dante, 16 and Gabriel, 14 only took up the sport to amuse themselves during Covid-19. Now both teens are on the NZ Open Mens Stakeboarding team with an eye on the 2028 Olympic Games. Dante Temara spoke to Lisa...

The National Party is trying to save itself from its own supporters - stepping up its campaign against so-called strategic voting. For one, it's parachuted in former leader - Sir John Key - to try rally the troops. It also appears to have complained to the Electoral Commission about the right-wing Split Your Vote campaign - at least that's what its creator Harry Mowbray reckons. Deputy political e...

Dozens of netball players have been left in the lurch after plans for a privately run domestic league collapsed out of the blue. Netball New Zealand pulled the pin on the deal with investors Ali Williams and Anna Mowbray. It says its key objectives and principles had not been met. The news has thrown the future of a domestic competition into question. General Manager of the Netball Players Associa...

A new groundwater survey shows almost 60 percent of Canterbury wells are recording increasing nitrate levels. The Green Party says nitrate pollution is costing ratepayers in the region at least $17 million combined. Anna Sargent reports.

One of Aotearoa's largest property company's says it is a big believer in Auckland and its potential, but the time is just not right for a mega downtown development. Precinct's plan for a $1.5 billion tower block in the CBD has been put on hold. It was planned to be 55 stories, accomodating 7000 workers, alongside retail and hospitality space. The project had fast track consent, and was in advance...

There's plenty of cash flowing through the Canterbury Plains, thanks to high farm prices and Fonterra's sale of its Mainland brands. But the farming sector still only employs a small minority in the region and plenty of other people aren't enjoying the benefits of the boom. In the fourth of a six-part series called Backroads to the Beehive, South Island Correspondent Tim Brown heads out on the pla...

From crisis, to salvation, and seemingly back to crisis again - the rollercoaster for New Zealand's top netballer continues. Eight weeks ago it appeared the elite domestic league had been saved by a proposal from Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams to privatise the competition. But now Netball NZ has abruptly pulled the pin on negotiations. Sports editor Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.

Waikato's Walton School has uncovered an unassuming time capsule. A giant white envelope from 26 years ago was uncovered, full of smaller envelopes containing letters from former students. The envelope had strict instructions on the front that Walton School principal, Jeremy Kurth has been trying to honour. He spoke to Lisa Owen.