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Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen about the Seattle Seahawks beating the New England Patriots at Super Bowl LX.

Middle East correspondent Perry Wilton spoke to Lisa Owen about a fatal building collapse in Lebanon which has killed nine people.

Traffic is on the move again through the Waioweka Gorge, after the chunk of State Highway two between Opotiki and Matawai was closed for more than two weeks. Although traffic is still moving slowly, with only a single lane open and a guide vehicle required. There were 40 worksites along the road including eight spots with severe damage due to slips and flooding. Waioweka Gorge resident, farmer Anne Redpath has been unable to travel far with the road off limits, and spoke to Lisa Owen.

In Australia the upcoming visit by Israel's President Isaac Herzog is causing division and widespread comdemnation due to allegatoins he incited genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

While the country has been dragged into a devastating war, one man is ensuring that rugby stays alive in Ukraine, and young players have a possible path to safety. Anton Shashero is coach of Ukraine's national under 16 side, and thanks to sponsorships has spent the week in Aotearoa learning from some of the best in the business. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

Another chunk of State highway 35 around the East Cape has slipped away after more rain this week; with communties still cut off two weeks after the district was hammered by severe weather.

The results of tests on the Wellington coast line contaminated with millions of litres of raw sewage are expected anytime in the next 24 hours. But beaches on the south coast and Lyall Bay remain off limits after the Moa Point waste water treatment plant failed; flooding the facility ..and sending massive amounts of untreated waste into the ocean.

A protestor's speech, a scuffle, and a few scathing comments. The coalition leaders were heckled at Waitangi today as they made their election-year pitches - but it wasn't smooth-sailing for the opposition either. MPs were formally welcomed to the Treaty Grounds on the eve of the national day - the prime minister making his return after skipping last year. Craig McCulloch reports.

Could the rural equivalent of tinder targetted at health professionals help attract doctors to remote areas and keep them there. The boss of one health organisation thinks so.