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5:25 PM.Two major honey producers have been stung by a soft market. King Honey and its parent company are liquidation, while Settlers Honey of Whanganui has gone into receivership. Taupo-based King Honey that… Read more Audio

5:13 PM.An intern pharmacist has been suspended by the Pharmacy Council following the death of a two-month-old baby who was allegedly given medication at an adult dosage. RNZ earlier revealed Bellamere Arwyn… Read more Audio

5:08 PM.The visual effects industry is warning without bigger tax breaks for the film industry New Zealand will loose major opportunities and highly specialised workers. Weta FX is considering axing a hundred… Read more Audio

4:54 PM.What food did Paddington Bear have with him when he arrived in England? Which teacher in Harry Potter can turn herself into a cat? A group of four bright young minds from Palmerston North are… Read more Audio

4:47 PM.New World is denying allegations it's passing over workers who lost their jobs after a fire destroyed a flagship store in supermarket. 189 people employed at the Victoria Park supermarket get their… Read more Audio

4:44 PM.The government had promised to push back on the 15% tariff on New Zealand exports to the United States. The White House revised a swathe of rates today, lifting New Zealand's tariff from 10 to 15%… Read more Audio

4:30 PM.An injury stricken Warriors will try to shake off the cobwebs when they take on the Dolphins at home tonight.The game comes off the back of a disappointing loss to the Gold Coast Titans last week who… Read more Audio

4:26 PM.Thousands of New Zealanders now have accounts on investment platforms like Sharesies worth more than $1 million. People have told RNZ the growth has been noticeable in recent years. Money… Read more Audio

4:15 PM.Asia correspondent Adam Hancock spoke to Lisa Owen about US tarrifs in some Asian countries decreasing, while NZ was hit with a shock 5% increase. Audio

4:06 PM.An advertisement from an Australian company that specialises in overseas travel for medical and cosmetic procedure has sparked some debate, reading "You look better bald ...said no-one ever". There… Read more Audio

5:47 PM.Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about Australia potentially finding itself in an awkward position as it seeks to promote trade opportunities with India as that country becomes… Read more Audio

5:36 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

5:31 PM.Te Pati Maori said they have filed urgent proceedings in the High Court after allegations Maori have been removed or shifted off the Maori roll without their consent. A number of voters have posted… Read more Audio

5:29 PM.Time is running out for athletes to take a once-in-a-lifetime gene test. World Athletics has introduced mandatory gender testing for all female athletes wishing to compete in the women's category in… Read more Audio

5:25 PM.After plenty of speculation, it has been revealed why head of the FBI has been in New Zealand. The agency will be setting up a permanent office in Wellington. Its director Kash Patel was spotted in… Read more Audio

5:15 PM.Some people received a tsunami of emergency alerts following the powerful earthquake that struck off the eastern coast of Russia yesterday, while others reported they received no alert at all… Read more Audio

5:08 PM.Some people received a tsunami of emergency alerts following the powerful earthquake that struck off the eastern coast of Russia yesterday with one man reporting nearly 50 of the sirens ringing out of… Read more Audio

4:55 PM.A lack of regulation around AI use in New Zealand has musicians and other creatives worried about the risks the tech may pose. With no clear laws, and an outdated copyright model that doesn't account… Read more Audio

4:44 PM.New Zealand's musicians are watching on with a mix of horror and wonder as artificial intelligence programmes create increasingly plausible songs ... often with just a few clicks of a button. Just… Read more Audio

4:38 PM.Taupo residents have vowed to fight for the town's hospital, due to fears it could lose critival services because of dire workforce shortages. The shortages were so bad that contingency plans were… Read more Audio

4:32 PM.Dame Lydia Ko will defend her British Open golf title in Wales when the tournament begins tonight. The New Zealander said she has nothing to prove when she tees off in a group that includes one the… Read more Audio

4:26 PM.The Global Guinness Ambassador has made his way to New Zealand shores to teach people how to pour the perfect pint, and pass on his wisdom about the history of Ireland's famous stout. Global Guinness… Read more Audio

4:20 PM.United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about more details coming to light about the gunman behind the Manhattan office building mass shooting. Audio

4:10 PM.A desperate attempt to salvage a dying industry is how one animal welfare group has described a competition where a racing greyhound is the prize. Another said it raises serious ethical issues… Read more Audio

5:46 PM.UK correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about Israel hitting back at the Starmer government over their stance on Gaza, as well as London playing host to one of the most unique sporting World… Read more Audio