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United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about two men who have been re-arrested as part of a counter-terrorism investigation into the incident at RAF Fairford, as well as King Charles III hosting the Sultan of Oman at a state banquet at Windsor Castle.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

The Australian Diamonds are confident they can beat the Silver Ferns in Christchurch tonight to level the Constellation Cup. The final two Tests will be played in Australia, where the Silver Ferns don't have a great track record. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe reports.

Hundreds of endangered Canterbury knobbled weevils have been released at a secret location. The tiny beetles are protected under the Wildlife Act, and were thought to be extinct, but were rediscovered in the early 2000s. Six of them became 260, mating in a laboratory in Mosgiel. DOC entomologist Tara Murray spoke to Lisa Owen.

Crown lawyers in the Supreme Court today say a photo montage at the heart of Scott Watson's appeal is only one piece of evidence in an overwhelming case against him. Watson is appealing his conviction for the murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope in Marlborough Sounds on New Years' Day in 1998. Ellen O'Dwyer was at the Supreme Court and spoke to Lisa Owen.

Higher prices and cost of living remain the number one election issue for many around the motu. The IPSOS Issues monitor survey had had it in the top spot for Kiwis since early 2022. The two men vying to be prime minister say they understand the cost of living crisis - but do they really when they're both earning more than $300,000 a year? Political reporter Russell Palmer has more.

Community activists and politicians are fighting to stop the sale of a Kainga Ora owned social housing development in Wellington. The sale has sparked local backlash over concerns for community spirit and affordable housing - with the Labour and Green parties calling for the sale to be put on hold until after the election. Anya Fielding reports.

An innovative Kiwi company, that is revolutionising the way e-waste is recycled is building a factory in Texas. Mint Innovation is using a lower carbon chemical process to isolate reusable metals from old computers and phones, helping reduce the need for mining as demand for electronics grow. Mint Innovation's founder and executive director Will Barker spoke to Lisa Owen.

Thousands of university and polytech staff have walked off the job across the country today. The Tertiary Education Union estimates 8000 members are participating in the mass industrial action over pay. Reporter Felix Walton is at the University of Auckland spoke to Lisa Owen.

The PNG Chiefs have today unveiled their first jersey and logo, marking another milestone on the road to their NRL debut in 2028. The big reveal comes in the middle of a legal stoush with New Zealand Rugby over the Chiefs name. Sports editor Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.

Researchers are teaching a select few Waikato dogs to sniff out a tropical disease known as snail fever. The disease is caused by a parasitic worm and can cause serious complications. Waikato University's Scent Detection Research group is training dogs to identify infected urine samples. Director of the unit, Associate Professor Tim Edward spoke to Lisa Owen.

The man accused of brutally attacking an independent Australian MP has appeared in court today. Helen Haines was rammed twice and left pinned between two cars in front of her electorate office Wangaratta, north east of Melbourne. Brend Nugent - a local whose family has links to the injured MP - faces several charges. The ABC's Ben Knight spoke to Lisa Owen from Wangaratta.

A Hawke's Bay vet nurse and mother of two is challenging politicians to live on her income for a month and decide what they're prepared to sacrifice to balance the budget. Kayla Knibb says she is 'angry, exhausted' and 'sick of watching politicians argue over election polls' while families like hers are 'drowning'. Kayla Knibb spoke to Lisa Owen.

Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about the fallout from the attack on the Victorian MP Helen Haines who was hit by a vehicle yesterday in what's been described as a deliberate targeting of the politician. 

News from the business sector, including a market report.

Sticky beaked humans are putting Kaikoura's little blue penguins under stress, forcing volunteers to set up safe spaces away from prying eyes. The Kaikoura Wildlife Centre Trust and the councils have set up three reserve areas for the at-risk korora. Kaikoura Wildlife Trust manager, Sabrina Leucht spoke to Lisa Owen.

The Football Ferns are home recovering from their scare in Panama. The side were forced to cut their tour short after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck the country. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

A Selwyn councillor says water charges could reach a point where people simply cannot afford to pay, as thousands call for the Canterbury district's pricing system to be reviewed. An 18 percent water bill hike took effect in July when council-owned organisation Selwyn Water issued its first invoices, a year after the entity was first established. Anna Sargent reports.

Scott Watson's defence lawyers say police "primed" and "pressured" a key eyewitness to identify Watson in a photo montage. Watson is appealing his convictions in the Supreme Court for the murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope after a New Years' party in the Marlborough Sounds in 1998. Reporter Ellen O'Dwyer was at the appeal and spoke to Lisa Owen.

Some of Rotorua's homeless are busing out of the central city in the evenings to avoid being moved on, according to the Salvation Army. Emergency housing in the city is now down to just one motel with 12 families. At its peak 62 motels and hotels housed 600 people. Salvation Army Community Ministries manager in Rotorua, Darnielle Hoods spoke to Lisa Owen.

Chris Hipkins has challenged Christopher Luxon to talk health ahead of the final leaders' debate this evening. It has emerged as one of the campaign's big talking points, as Labour releases its plan to fix wait times at emergency departments. But National says things have improved - and is challenging Labour on its law and order record instead. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more.

An Australian politician has lost her leg after a violent attack left her pinned between two cars. Independent MP Helen Haines was allegedly rammed by an SUV in front of her electorate office. She remains in a critical condition and a 43 year old man is in police custody. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called it a "deliberate act". The ABC's Ben Knight is in Wangaratta, where the attack happe...

A teenage witness has described the bloody scene at a bus stop following the attack that killed an American PhD student in Auckland. The teenager, who cannot be identified, gave evidence in the High Court in Auckland where four other teenagers are on trial - accused of robbing and murdering Kyle Whorrall in Meadowbank in April last year. Finn Blackwell was in court, and a warning this story contai...

The Silver Ferns are not going to let Australian netball take all the credit for their recent success. The Silver Ferns opened the Constellation Cup with a victory over the Diamonds on Sunday, and will meet them for test two in Christchurch tomorrow. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe reports.

The ACT Party wants trades to stop being treated as a second best option to university. It has launched a policy to boost the standing of and access to trade training. the coalition government is already putting an extra $70 million from the scrapped fees free scheme into doubling trade academy places to 20,000. ACT candidate Paul Henry spoke to Lisa Owen.