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A scientist leading the work on Centivax's universal flu vaccine says it is entering its its human trial phase in Australia.

Five players, who are reportedly being protected by police in Australia, are likely to face persecution if they return to their home country. Audio

新西兰超八成能源进口不经过霍尔木兹海峡，现阶段没有供应紧缺问题。

Petrol stations were busy on the weekend, as the price of Brent Crude hit US$100 a barrel. Audio

Stories were emerging of flats of students gambling rent money and student allowances on sporting fixtures. Audio

The deputy prime minister urged schools to do something to help with the pressure. Audio

Boxing promoter Dean Lonergan predicts heavy defeat for the social media star against the former world champ. Audio

The warning comes as a Metallica concert and a major conference mean hotels in the city are at capacity tonight. Audio

David Seymour says several hundred schools and childhood centres have contacted the Ministry of Education after the discovery of asbestos in a range of coloured play sand. Audio

It comes after a former All Black-turned-firefighter's claims of at least one truck breaking down every day. Audio

Auckland's Butterfly Creek houses Goldie and Scar, both more than 5m long and weighing in between 500kg and 600kg. Audio

NZ-born Jamie Mackenzie was nicknamed the 'Red Rocket' by his mother as a five year old, and he is now shooting up the junior tennis rankings. Audio

The DNA Drive Project is collecting insects by swabbing any DNA traces that remain after insects collide with car licence plates. Audio

For the past 24 years, the Toroa has been sitting on the side of motorway. Audio

Users complain they have lost years of memories and their social lives through closure of their Facebook and Instagram accounts. Audio

The former All Blacks winger says the record defeat reminded him of the 1999 World Cup semi-final loss to France. Audio

But Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says the government will explore mechanisms to protect homeowners. Audio

David Seymour says it is a complex decision that should not be rushed, while Helen Clark says NZ is now behind the pack. Audio

The government announced sweeping changes to school qualifications on Monday, including the end of the NCEA system that has been in place for more than 20 years. Audio

Domestic netball may be returning to free-to-air television, but it's come at a huge cost to Netball New Zealand Audio

Retailers say with some facing bills up to $80,000 a year to have contactless payment, shops might just go back to EFTPOS. Audio

财长认为商家应该让消费者从禁令中获益，但零售业称这可能反而抬高企业经营成本。

The Finance Minister says she wants to discuss what gets added to the cost at retail and wholesale level.

"I love racing with guys like Laurence, but I hate racing against guys like Laurence," Bennett says. Audio

New Zealand tennis ace has had a far from ideal lead-up to Wimbledon with her regular doubles partner out with injury. Audio