In today's episode, Iwi leaders will meet with Te Pati Maori leadership at Parliament on Tuesday in an effort to put a stop to extraordinary infighting; A top financial crime prevention expert says New Zealand must learn from Australia which is introducing what its Government says are the world's strongest anti-scam laws; The country's lead drowning prevention agency is set to lose more than $1 million a year in ACC funding; Thousands of punters descend on the Flemington racecourse for the 165th running of the Melbourne Cup.

Thousands of punters descend on the Flemington racecourse for the 165th running of the Melbourne Cup. Christchurch rest home carer Foster Mwaba won the best dressed digital award and spoke to Charlotte Cook from Flemington.

A top financial crime prevention expert says New Zealand must learn from Australia which is introducing what its Government says are the world's strongest anti-scam laws. Criminologist and former private investigator, Gabby Lewis spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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The Black Caps wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert has been ruled out of the T20 series against the West Indies with a broken finger.

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A large vegetation fire is spreading and destroying structures near Darfield in Canterbury. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to Charlotte Cook.

Iwi leaders will meet with Te Pati Maori leadership at Parliament on Tuesday in an effort to put a stop to extraordinary infighting. Bayden Barber is the Chairman of the Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated Board and is heading to the iwi leaders meeting. He spoke to Charlotte Cook.

In today's episode, Three of the country's largest secondary schools are now affected by the measles outbreak, with 17 known cases so far nationwide; Consumer advocates are warning not to let the lure of a bargain tempt you into purchasing toys and USB chargers from online retailer like Shein and Temu; The British government has announced today that it is "working to remove" Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's last honorary military title at the King's request; Christchurch City Council is trialling sheep as a way to combat fire risk in the Port Hills.

Christchurch City Council is trialling sheep as a way to combat fire risk in the Port Hills. The popular Kennedys Bush track is closed until Wednesday to allow sheep to graze the dry grass in the area. Councillor Andrei Moore spoke to Charlotte Cook.