An update on what's happening in politics from RNZ's press gallery team.

Tickets for the first passenger train through the Kaimai Tunnel in 14 years have proven popular, with seats selling out in less than 48 hours. Glenbrook Vintage Railway is running the event and its board chair Glenn Deed spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

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This week's flooding and severe weather in Wellington caught many people off guard, including officials. Chris Brandolino is a Principal Scientist at Earth Sciences New Zealand and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Winston Peters has described Christopher Luxon's leadership vote "a very bad move," and that "there will be consequences for that." To explain what he meant, Mr Peters spoke to John Campbell.

Less than 48-hours after a terrifying escape in the dead of night - reality is starting to bite for a flood-hit family in Wellington's Owhiro Bay. Barnaby Bocock showed reporter Mary Argue the aftermath.

As fuel prices skyrocket and the cost of living bites, people are buying their tickets to shows later and later, meaning touring artists operating on fine margins have no idea if they'll break even. Comedian Tim Batt's currently touring Australia before performing in New Zealand and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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