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Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about southern China bracing for disaster amid torrential rain, a heatwave affecting multiple countries and the battle for AI ramping up between tech bosses in Southeast Asia.

A Northland business owner says it was horrible to see yet another slip on the Brynderwyn hills, just weeks before the road was due to re-open. Luka Forman reports.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters appears undeterred by legal threats, doubling down on his criticism of former Australian senator, Bob Carr. Political Editor Jo Moir reports.

Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen about the big weekend of Super Rugby Pacific.

A Wellington florist who claims she was bullied by MP Julie Anne Genter says the Green should be sacked, because tax payers can do better for their bucks. Four Seasons Florist Laura Newcombe speaks to Lisa Owen.