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A blend of former soldiers posted from a range of conflicts, gathered together today to mark the 75th year since their military unit was formed. The 16th Field Regiment was formed to fight in the… Read more Audio

After all the planning and waiting, the Swedish furniture megastore IKEA has opened in Auckland. While hundreds of customers, including the Prime Minister celebrated the much anticipated store… Read more Audio

A government decision to reject stronger climate targets is pitiful, and will cost households in the long run, scientists, advocates and opposition politicians say. The coalition today released its… Read more Audio

The New Zealand Transport Agency has frozen $6 million dollars of funding to police until it's satisfied they've met their alcohol breath test targets. It comes after RNZ revealed 30,000 breath tests… Read more Audio

Two time Olympic swimmer Lewis Clareburt will dive into training in Australia in the new year as he chases the dream of a medal at the LA 2028 games. The 26 year old has announced he's moving from… Read more Audio

Long-awaited changes are coming for retirement villages meaning residents will be fully repaid within 12 months of leaving a unit, but some advocates are worried they still don't go far enough. The… Read more Audio

The first of two big World Cup draws happened this week, with the Rugby World Cup version happening last night in Sydney. The timing of the draw has raised a few eyebrows as the tournament is about… Read more Audio

Auckland commuters spotted digital motorway signs with warnings to beware traffic delays with IKEA opening in Auckland this morning. The Swedish homeware store takes up a whole block in Mount… Read more Audio

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about a number of new photos from sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's island that has been released to the public, as well as a Pentagon review… Read more Audio

San Francisco is suing the makers of ultra processed food or UPFs, arguing local government is picking up the bill for the serious health consequences from their products; including conditions like… Read more Audio

Two New Zealand heavyweight music acts have been confirmed as the first names to play at Christchurch's new One New Zealand stadium Six60 and Synthony will play the the soon-to-be-opened venue, also… Read more Audio

United Kingdom correspondent, Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about the release of a landmark report into one of the most tragic events in British sporting history, as well as an update on Andrew… Read more Audio