The Prime Minister said it was 'sobering' to speak to Ukrainian soldiers that the New Zealand Defence Force has helped train, as they prepare to head back to the front-line. Christopher Luxon is in the UK and has held a bilateral meeting with Sir Keir Starmer - where the topic of the so-called Coalition of the Willing was raised. But Mr Luxon said there needs to be peace before New Zealand commits to sending troops. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more.

A brother's reunion, key injuries to All Black stars, and a match winner left out all together mark the round eleven Super Rugby Pacific team namings. Also announced was a new trophy to honour an ANZAC war hero. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

A proposed new route over the slip-plagued Brynderwyn Hills may shelve the bypass to the west - in favour of an eastern route close to state highway one. We can't go around it, we can't go through it, we'll have to go over it. Transport Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Melissa Chan-Green on Donald Trump speaking about easing tariffs in China and 26 people have been killed in the Indian territory of Kashmir after gunmen opened fire on tourists. She also spoke about the reactions to the death of Pope Francis in Asia.

Whether it be families being able to afford to bring students home from University for the holidays, attending important events or visiting friends. Many kiwis living in the regions say they're cut off - with the cost of flying on our national carrier - simply unaffordable. Scott Koster did the maths and reckons it would be cheaper for his university student daughter to take a bus from Tauranga to Auckland, an Uber to the airport and then fly Jetstar to Wellington. Koster spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

The federal election is less than a fortnight away in Australia, but already plenty of people have apparently made up their minds and are casting votes from today. Australia correspondent Peter Ryan spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

A coronial inquest into the death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore has resumed in Christchurch today following a lengthy adjournment. The young athlete died in a suspected suicide in August 2021 - less than 24 hours after the conclusion of the Tokyo Olympic Games. An independent expert told the court he believed the trauma of Ms Podmore's early experiences in the Cycling NZ programme resurfaced when she missed selection for the Tokyo Games. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

The Super Rugby Pacific champions are dwelling near the bottom of the table, but despite a favourable run home, the side isn't planning past their trans-Tasman Anzac Day clash.

The mother of Lower Hutt toddler Ruthless-Empire Ahipene-Wall, who died after suffering a fatal fractured skull, has spoken about the day her son was killed 18 months ago today. Baby Ru, as he was known, died at Hutt Hospital on October 22 2023. The homicide investigation into his case is ongoing. In an exclusive interview with RNZ Crime correspondent Sam Sherwood, baby Ru's mother Storm Wall said not a day goes by that she doesn't think about what her little boy has missed out on.