RNZ sport journalist Jamie Wall speaks to Lisa Owen about a new challenge for the Black Ferns and whats on the cards for the Wellington Phoenix before the A-league season wraps up

Black Ferns face different kind of challenge before test season

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Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about southern China bracing for disaster amid torrential rain, a heatwave affecting multiple countries and the battle for AI ramping up between tech bosses in Southeast Asia.

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Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters appears undeterred by legal threats, doubling down on his criticism of former Australian senator, Bob Carr. Political Editor Jo Moir reports.

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Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen about the big weekend of Super Rugby Pacific.

Black Ferns face different kind of challenge before test season

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