The head of a Christchurch-based building co-operative says a flood of townhouses on the market is causing problems.

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We crossed the tasman to speak to our Australia correspondent, Emma Cropper.

An Australian with a calling and an Aucklander running on grit and determination are the newly-crowned national champions of stone skimming. Otago Southland reporter Katie Todd reports.

A community leader in the Waitaki District is becoming increasingly worried about what proposed rates rises of between 19% and 45% might mean for those struggling to get by. Ray Henderson, chair of Waitaki Ratepayers and Residents Association spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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We've been told to brace for higher food prices as pressure on fuel continues. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been checking out the latest figures and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Surf's up in the small Waikato town of Raglan, as it hosts the World Surf League, and locals are just as excited for what it means for the town. Finn Blackwell reports.

US President Donald Trump's trip to China wrapped up over the weekend. To break down what the talks may mean for New Zealand, Alex Tan, a Canterbury University professor of political science and international relations spoke to John Campbell.