The trial of the 50-year-old man accused of murdering five people by setting the Loafers Lodge boarding hostel alight on 16 May 2023 has entered its third day. Reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Charlotte Cook.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis is to make a number of announcements on competition in the Supermarket industry. Political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Charlotte Cook.

In today's episode, the first firefighter to enter Loafers Lodge hostel has continued to give evidence in the trial of the 50-year-old man who is accused of murdering five people by setting the boarding hostel alight on 16 May 2023; Police have called off their search for a boat believed to be missing in Cook Strait; A referendum on a four-year Parliamentary term is all but guaranteed, with the select committee recommending it proceed.

A referendum on a four-year Parliamentary term is all but guaranteed, with the select committee recommending it proceed. Justice Select Committee chairperson National MP Andrew Bayly spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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The Black Caps will be without three players for the start of their home summer, while a fourth is in doubt.

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Police have called off their search for a boat believed to be missing in Cook Strait. Reporter Mary Argue spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The first firefighter to enter Loafers Lodge hostel has continued to give evidence in the trial of the 50-year-old man who is accused of murdering five people by setting the boarding hostel alight on 16 May 2023. Reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Guyon Espiner.

In today's episode, the trial of a man charged with murdering five people by setting fire to Wellington's Loafers Lodge hostel on May 16th 2023 has started at the High Court in Wellington; A retailer in Queenstown says the town is at risk of becoming the next Barcelona; Age Concern is warning that even retirees who have paid off their homes are struggling with the cost of living as pressure goes on rates and insurance; Auckland is once again playing host to the fashion industry's most influential players as New Zealand Fashion Week returns.