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Buying back the Bank of New Zealand and making KiwiSaver enrolment compulsory at birth are among the commitments New Zealand First is making to voters this election. New Zealand First leader spoke to John Campbell.

The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).

The World Health Organisation has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a "public health emergency of international concern". BBC's Africa correspondent Thomas Mukhwana spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

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A partnership to get green hydrogen trucks up and running in New Zealand says there's renewed interest in the technology as diesel prices remain high. Climate change correspondent Kate Newton visited TR Group's Auckland depot.

Education Minister Erica Stanford has confirmed the qualifications that will replace NCEA from 2028. President of the New Zealand Association for the Teaching of English, Pip Tinning spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.