Four out of ten for customer service Air New Zealand. That's how one family's rating the national carrier after it cancelled their Chicago flight and left them in call centre limbo land, refusing to re-book them with like for like seats on a different service. Lisa Owen spoke with Rupert, a Kiwi living in the USA.

Family unimpressed after Air NZ cancellation

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Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about an expo in Macau showcasing futuristic technology, China launching a massive military drill around Taiwan and the Thai government back tracking on its decriminalisation of cannabis.

China surrounds Taiwan with massive military drill

The man instrumental in making Matariki an official public holiday is calling on the government to continue to support and help grow Matariki ahead of next weeks Budget. Professor Rangi Matamua was awarded an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit today in Wellington alongside several other Maori for achievements in their field. And as Ashleigh McCaull reports, a Maori musician also wants to see ongoing assistance for Maori Art.

How matariki is being made a public holiday

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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A third flight from New Caledonia has just touched down in Auckland carrying 50 very relieved New Zealanders. They'd been unable to get home from the French territory due to civil unrest, which has claimed six lives. It's been too unsafe for commercial airlines to fly in or out of New Caledonia, so the New Zealand defence force stepped in. Our reporter Louise Ternouth was at Auckland Airport to greet the Kiwis after they arrived on an NZDF Hercules.

Reactions from third flight from New Caledonia

Hamilton sprinter Danielle Aitchison has set a new world record at the Para Athletics World Championships in Japan. Aitchison won the 200 metre T36 gold medal to add to the silver medal she won earlier this week. Sports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Susana Lei'ataua.

Family unimpressed after Air NZ cancellation

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