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Twin brothers Tom and Reuben Allen will go head-to-head when the Hawke's Bay Magpies take on the Manawatu Turbos tonight. It's the first time the 22 year old twins have played against each other. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook caught up with them ahead of their big game.

A New Zealand company making fully electric hydrofoil passenger boats is looking to expand into the US market, after raising $30 million from investors. Vessev's first customer in America is Fly Tahoe, a sustainable water transport operator. Company co-founder and CEO, Eric Laakmann spoke to Lisa Owen.

Middle East correspondent Lou Browne spoke to Lisa Owen about the US treasury secretary vowing to impose "the toughest economic sanctions in history" on Iran, while Iran accuses the US of "economic terrorism".

Auckland FC are on their way to Saudi Arabia for the Intercontinental Cup with reassurances from FIFA that it is safe to do so. Next week's clash in Jeddah against Asian champions Al-Alhi will boost the coffers to the tune of close to $2 million even if the Aucklanders lose. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

A Tauranga woman is describing a $100 ticket for double parking during a passenger drop off as 'the most expensive three seconds' of her life. The drop off was was in Durham Street in July. Leticia Emery was behind the wheel and believes the ticket is an example of over the top revenue gathering by the council. Leticia Emery spoke to Lisa Owen.

Healthline has called in reinforcements to cope with a deluge of calls following a surge in flu like illnesses. The boss of Health New Zealand says the entire system is under pressure from the biggest flu outbreak in years. Flu related hospitalisations are at a 10 year high in Auckland. Wakarongorau Aotearoa operates Healthline, Chief Operating Officer Brian O'connell spoke to Lisa Owen.

Stressed out, fed up, and worried about bills. Those are the messages some Wellington residents want to tell new water entity Tiaki Wait about what they see as soaring bills. Hundreds gathered in the capital today as part of a Stop Tiaki Wai protest. Wellington issues reporter Ellen O'Dwyer has more.

Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about a tragic conclusion to the search for a teenager missing in bushland outside of Sydney.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

The All Blacks are set to announce who will take the field against the Springboks in the first of four tests this weekend. With some players already ruled out with injury most of the side should be fairly predictable to pick. However, a couple of positions are proving harder to nail down. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Lisa Owen