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Government plans to change the number of paid sick days workers can take could leave part time employees worse off. Since changes in 2021 New Zealand workers are legally entitled to ten paid sick days a year,regardless of how many hours or days they work. But the government's looking to change to a pro rata system or proportional leave; where sick day allowances will be different for part and full time workers. The Prime Minister confirmed the review, but says the exact details are yet to be decided. Workplace Relations Minister Brooke Van Velden, who will lead any changes, spoke to Lisa Owen.

Aucklanders have nominated the city's top 100 restaurant dishes. The fifth annual 'Iconic Auckland Eats' list whittled down well over 3000 submissions to a selection of 100 local restaurants. Felix Walton reports.

The deadly conflict between Israel and Iran has entered its fourth day, with warnings of new missile attacks amid international pleas for de-escalation. The deathtoll in both countries is mounting. Iran's health ministry says at least 224 people, mostly civilians, have been killed since Israel launched started its attacks on Friday. In Israel, at least 14 people have been killed so far and the government is warning its operation could take weeks. Independent Middle East analyst Ori Goldberg spoke to Lisa Owen.

A witness to Sunday's tragic capsizing in Taranaki, which claimed two lives, has said the small pleasure boat was side-on to breakers at the Patea bar before being swamped. Paul Mandela said the boat's skipper was thrown into the water while his passengers were trapped in the vessel. A six-year-old child is believed to be among those who lost their lives. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has more.

The Crusaders and Chiefs have both secured a spot in the Super Rugby Pacific final after hair-raising games for both teams in the semi's. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.

Video of a harness racer, who was dragged face down for metres by her bolting horse, has gone viral with the footage viewed more than 1.5 million times. Crystal Hackett had just won a race at Alexandra Park on Friday night driving pacer Buddy Guy, when he got spooked and up-ended the sulky, the two wheeled cart behind the horse, tipping Crystal onto the ground. She held onto the reins, fearing if she let go the horse would hurt himself or another racer, and was dragged at speed across rough terrain before managing to bring him to a stop. Crystal Hackett spoke to Lisa Owen.

Middle East correspondent, Perry Wilton spoke to Lisa Owen about the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran threatening to destabilise the region further.

The price of butter has continued to rise, and could be set to stay that way for some time according to dairy analysts. The demand for reasonably priced butter has seen it become a fundraising favourite and people travelling hundreds of kilometers to the cost price grocey giant Costco to stock pile. Currently the average price of a 500 gram block of butter sits between $8.50 and $11. Senior manager of global market insights at HighGround Dairy in Chicago, and former Kiwi dairy farmer Stu Davison spoke to Lisa Owen.

After 145 years iconic Auckland department store Smith and Caughey's will close its doors for the final time this Sunday at 4pm. The closure was set for the end of July but Aucklanders have been snapping up the discounted items almost all of the stock is gone. Reporter Louise Ternouth spoke to Lisa Owen.

United Kingdom correspondent Edward O'Driscoll spoke to Lisa Owen about the victims of the Air India plane crash that was supposed to fly to London, many of which were UK nationals.