Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about the new focus on the conflict raging in Sudan, particularly its impact on the humanitarian situation.
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Auckland environmentalist wins berm battle
A long time Auckland environmentalist won the battle to protect a bunch of berms he has planted in an urban style jungle over decades. But plants on another grass verge will be removed by Auckland council after complaints from some residents in a nearby apartments. Freeman's Bay resident Mark van Kaathoven has been working on the berm gardens outside his home and neighbouring properties for more than three decades. Auckland Council has now given most of the berms protected status under its restorative gardening initiative, meaning they can't be removed. Mark van Kaathoven spoke to Lisa Owen.
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UK government looking at harsher punishments for people smugglers
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thompson spoke to Lisa Owen about the UK's government looking to introduce harsher punishments for people smugglers, as well as moves to evacuate sick children from Gaza.
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Auckland's CRL map unveiled
A glimpse of a new era in Auckland Transport has been unveiled today. At Britomart Station an updated map gives commuters a preview of the new stations and rail-lines they will use when the long-awaited Central Rail Links opens. The over-budget and over-time CRL is nearing completion, but officials aren't ready yet to say exactly when it will open. Finn Blackwell has more.
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Evening business for 4 August 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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