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Wet weather has scuppered the first T20 between Pakistan and New Zealand in Rawalpindi.

Business news for 19 April 2024

Team New Zealand have launched the boat they hope will take them to America's Cup victory in Barcelona this year, New Zealand's latest AC75 has been years in the design process and months in the making. Felicity Reid reports.

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

News from the rural farming sector.

'Mind Your Temper' vegan Black Forest Bonbon took out the top award for Supreme Champion and Bonbon Champion at the Outstanding Food Producer Awards. Founder Nel Vicencio spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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The G7 group of wealthy nations are in Italy for a 3-day meeting dominated by calls for more assistance to Ukraine to fight Russia, and more sanctions against Iran. Correspondent Giles Gibson spoke to Corin Dann from Capri.

The first T20 international between Pakistan and New Zealand in Rawalpindi has been abandoned because of rain.

On today's episode we hear from the education minister Erica Stanford about the proposal to cut 565 jobs at the ministry, we get reaction from Whanau Ora chair Merepeka Raukawa-Tait on cuts to Oranga Tamariki, three-quarters of the police Union rejected the Government's latest pay offer, Police Minister Mark Mitchell and Police Association Minister Chris Cahill both join us, and the Aotearoa Music Awards are back for 2024, Music 101 host Charlotte Ryan shares the finalists.

First-class cricket at New Plymouth's Pukekura Park - a ground once described by cricketing Bible - Wisden - as among the six best venues in the world - could be about to be hit for six. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has more.

You won't find any single use coffee cups or public rubbish bins on Aotea these days, and a community recycling centre has been set up to reduce and reuse as much waste as possible. Checkpoint's Luka Forman reports from Aotea Great Barrier.

A review from health agency Te Whatu Ora says there could be a shortage of almost 12 thousand residential aged care beds by 2032. Director of Ageing Well, Andy Inder spoke to Corin Dann.

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

Market Update for 18 April 2024

A report from the Office of the Inspectorate shows that prisoners in three Auckland Prison units were unable to leave their cells every day for many months. Lionel Rusia spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Qualifications Authority is capping the daily number of students who can sit crucial online NCEA tests next month. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann.

Christopher Luxon is wrapping up his one-day-blitz through Bangkok - having secured a commitment to triple two-way trade with Thailand over the next two decades. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch reports.

Wellington's inner city residents association is welcoming news this morning that owners of earthquake prone buildings will have more time to complete strengthening work. Inner City Wellington seismic spokesperson Geraldine Murphy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Warriors latest recruit has been hailed by some pundits as the club's biggest ever signing. The Black Caps captain on their T20 tour of Pakistan, Michael Bracewell, admits getting his players up to speed with the local conditions will be a challenge.