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As the Government looks to double the number of concerts at Eden Park, attention is also turning to Christchurch; Police are worried they might be tarnished after former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual exploitation and bestiality material; Air New Zealand is grounding big dogs with new size and weight restrictions for carriers on its smaller do

We crossed the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

A celebrity football match is kicking off in Waikato this weekend.The Kick for a Cause event is bringing together sports stars, politicians, and local personalities to raise money for the Salvation Army. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports.

The government has announced new rebate scheme for the screen industry. Philippa Mossman, Head of International Attraction for the New Zealand Film Commission spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Mt Algidus Station is one of Canterbury's most historic and remote high-country farms - and it's just been put on the market. New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty's Russell Reddell spoke to Corin Dann.

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

If you've looked through job ads recently, you've probably noticed a number that are from Australian recruiters. A scan of Trade Me shows Australians recruiting for carpenters, civil engineers and air conditioning technicians.Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

One News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and former All Black captain Taine Randell discuss this weekend's sport action.

Southland's state of emergency will be lifted at 09.30 this morning, more than two weeks after severe weather battered the region. Invercargill City Council senior manager, Rex Capil spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

In the depths of the Beehive's bunker, the National Emergency Management Agency has run its first exercise simulating an emergency response to a solar storm. Reporter Kate Green went down to take a look at how NEMA is preparing.

Iwi leaders are working to get the sparring factions of Te Pati Maori to sit down and talk to each other. Ngati Kahungunu chair Bayden Barber spoke to Corin Dann.

New Zealand's culinary world is thrilled the prestigious Michelin Guide is coming to our shores. Queenstown restaurant Amisfield. Its executive chef Vaughan Mabee spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

Air New Zealand is grounding big dogs with new size and weight restrictions for carriers on its smaller domestic flights. The airline's Chief Safety and Integrity Officer Nathan McGraw spoke to Corin Dann.

Safety concerns have forced Fire and Emergency to shut down its only live fire training facility for new recruits. NZ Professional Firefighting Union national president Joe Stanley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Thirty-one people have been involved in a crash between a bus and a car in the Rotorua suburb of Owhata last night. Lauren Crimp reports.

A frontline worker at Auckland District Court says more people with complex mental health and addiction problems are coming to her for help having run out of options for food, clothing and housing. Amy Williams reports.

Police are worried they might be tarnished after former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual exploitation and bestiality material. Police Association president Steve Watt spoke to Corin Dann.

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

The Ministry of Health sat on a state abuse survivor's redress claim for weeks, knowing she had cancer and was about to die. Political reporter Anneke Smith reports.

An HR consultant says the Covid-19 pandemic has changed New Zealand's attitude to taking sick leave, for the better. Sylvie Thrush Marsh from My HR spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Asia's most powerful storm has made landfall in Vietnam, after causing widespread flooding in the Philippines. BBC's South East Asia correspondent Jonathan Head spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Bangkok.

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

Some of Auckland's homeless say a tougher stance on rough sleepers in the central city could mean they're pushed into the suburbs, or even into crime. Rayssa Almeida spoke to some of the people who live on the street in Auckland.

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

As the Government looks to double the number of concerts at Eden Park, attention is also turning to Christchurch. Caroline Harvie-Teare is the Chief Executive of Otautahi Events and spoke to Corin Dann.

RMA Minister Chris Bishop wants to more than double the number of concerts at Eden Park each year; Auckland's rough sleepers could soon be forcibly moved out of the central city, with ministers confirming they are considering taking action; Business owners are welcoming news that the government plans to act on homelessness in Auckland's CBD; The Australian government is bringing in legislation to make international streaming services produce Australian content. The Screen Production and Development Association or SPADA has been campaigning for a similar law here for more than two years;

Nineteenth century crime and punishment is the focus of a cemetery tour now on as part of the Wellington Heritage Festival. Kate Green reports.

New Zealand restaurants are to be included on the Michelin Guide. Minister for Tourism and Hospitality Louise Upston spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss following the announcement.

The Australian government is bringing in legislation to make international streaming services produce Australian content. The Screen Production and Development Association or SPADA has been campaigning for a similar law here for more than two years. Its president, Irene Gardiner, who is also a member of RNZ's board, spoke to Corin Dann.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

Some KiwiSaver providers say hardship withdrawals are definitely being made for the wrong reasons. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

North Shore residents are likely to come across flying insect traps hanging from trees in the coming days. RNZ's Victor Waters reports.

Business owners are welcoming news that the government plans to act on homelessness in Auckland's CBD. Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck spoke to Corin Dann.

Westpac New Zealand has this week reported a 13% in full year net profit to $1.197 billion. It's a strong result in a tough economy, and it comes as questions continue about competition and the size of bank profits. Westpac New Zealand chief executive, Catherine McGrath spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Black Caps captain Mitchell Santner says they let the run rate get away on them as they came up just short in last night's opening T20 against the West Indies at Eden Park.

A Christchurch hip hop crew has stepped up to win a prestigious world title in Europe. Euphoria Dance Studio clinched New Zealand's first adult mega crew division gold at the Hip Hop Unite championship in the Czech Republic late last month. Jean Edwards reports.

With unemployment hitting a nice year high, there's some brighter news in Rotorua. David Tapsell, Chair of the mall owner Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A new report shows New Zealanders are taking more sick leave - and that it cost the economy more than $4 billion last year. Business New Zealand chief executive Katherine Rich spoke to Corin Dann.