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A generous private donation of thousands of colourful Japanese kimonos has sent Christchurch City Mission op-shoppers into a buying frenzy. Jean Edwards has more. Audio

Midwives are to get a 3.5 percent pay rise and lump sum of $235 after settling their collective agreement with Health New Zealand. MERAS co-leader David Munro spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

FBI director Kash Patel opened the office in Wellington on Thursday, meeting with ministers, the police commissioner, and the Directors-General of the NZSIS and GCSB. University of Otago lecturer Dr… Audio

National and ACT campaigned on ending the oil and gas exploration ban, but it is New Zealand First - who were part of the government that put it in place - that has taken the lead. Labour's climate… Audio

Oil companies can apply to begin searching for fossil fuels as early as September, now the government's repealed the 2018 ban on exploration. Political reporter Russell Palmer has more. Audio

The Black Caps suffered a day two batting collapse but they remain on top in the first test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. Audio

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Canada's decision to signal it plans to recognise Palestine as a state has resulted in threats from the US that its trade deal with the US could be at risk. Toronto's Globe and Mail senior… Audio

The US special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is meeting the Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to try to revive ceasefire talks and address desperate humanitarian conditions in Gaza. Correspondent Nick… Audio

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

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

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Auckland's tourism sector is embracing Māori and Pasifika culture as the city's cultural agency, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, aims to build a more distinct international brand for the city. Felix Walton… Audio

The Maritime Union says the Auckland's new Tripartite Accord is a starting point to improve communication between the Council, the port, and its workers. Maritime Union Secretary Grant Williams spoke… Audio

Real estate stats for July have just been released, showing a reduction in the number of houses on the market for the third straight month, with most listings coming in below the national average… Audio

The Black Caps are in control of the first test against Zimbabwe after taking a 158-run lead and then making inroads into the host's batting order on day two in Bulawayo. Audio

Reporter Katie Todd goes hunting rabbits in Queenstown - with ferrets! Audio

Donald Trump threatens Canada over the recognition of a Palestinian state - Bevan Hurley has the story out of New York Audio

Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth is back from his international trade mission - and rights the Fruit of the Week ship - cherimoya!! Audio

Cross country running comes to Hagley Park in Christchuch, and the aptly named Lisa Cross is one of the favourites.. Audio

Anas Mallick reports on the return to India of some historic jewels with a Buddhist link Audio