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A free laundry, shower and korero service for people experiencing homelessness in Hawke's Bay is seeing an increase in demand and calling for more volunteers to help out. The not-for-profit… Audio

While it was not a weekend to be remember for the All Blacks, the Black Ferns opened their World Cup defence with a comprehensive win over Spain, running away with a 54 - 8 lead in York. But the big… Audio

It was a bleak weekend for the All Blacks, who were bullied into submission by Argentina in Buenos Aires. After winning their first four tests of the year, Scott Robertson's side came crashing back… Audio

A campaign has been launched to help a rare snail find a mate. Ned, was unearthed in a Wairarapa garden earlier this month and found to be something quite special; a left handed snail. That's a snail… Audio

Middle East correspondent, Perry Wilton spoke to Lisa Owen about explosions in Yemen's capital following a strike by Israeli military forces, the latest in a series of attack between Houthi rebels and… Audio

The Ministry of Education suspects that some schools are closing for more days than they're legally allowed to. Documents released under the Official information act claim it remains an area of… Audio

Human despair today is driven less by economic hardship and more by the breakdown of strong, healthy communities that begin with strong healthy neighborhoods. This is the view from street level from… Audio

As regular listeners will know, we like a cold call here on Afternoons, a chance to add a little suspense to the day. Audio

In today's episode, the trial of a man charged with murdering five people by setting fire to Wellington's Loafers Lodge hostel on May 16th 2023 has started at the High Court in Wellington; A retailer… Audio

Auckland-based charitable trust Story Store collects second-hand children's books and distributes them to school libraries. Audio

Auckland is once again playing host to the fashion industry's most influential players as New Zealand Fashion Week returns. Owner Feroz Ali spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Age Concern is warning that even retirees who have paid off their homes are struggling with the cost of living as pressure goes on rates and insurance. Age Concern's Hanny Naus spoke to Charlotte… Audio

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Star loose forward Kaipo Olsen-Baker was taken off the field on a gurney with a suspected broken ankle while winger Ayesha Leti-Iiga also suffered a leg injury. Audio

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Otago Regional Councillor Councillor Alexa Forbes says Queenstown is suffering from overtourism. Forbes spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

The trial of a man charged with murdering five people by setting fire to Wellington's Loafers Lodge hostel on May 16th 2023 has started at the High Court in Wellington. Reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to… Audio