The food rescue and food bank sector are calling on the government to develop a national policy around food security as many charities risk facing closure because of rising costs and inconsistent funding. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook reports.

Excitement is building for football fans with the All Whites set to play their first FIFA World Cup game later today. Dan Eaton is one of hundreds of supporters who are part of the group The Flying Kiwis FC. He spoke to John Campbell from a pre-game celebration in Los Angeles.

The Prime Minister and Finance Minister are urging fuel companies to pass on any oil price drops to consumers, in the wake of the US/Iran deal. Waitomo's chief executive Simon Parham spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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The government is warning petrol companies if oil prices drop, it expects the price at the pump to follow. Lauren Crimp reports.

A year after direct flights from Hamilton to Australia started, the region is reaping the benefits. Hamilton and Waikato Tourism general manager Nicola Greenwell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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