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The multi million dollar project coming to the North Shore is slated to break ground later this year, and features a world-class training facility, surf-school, as well as restaurants and accommodation.

Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the dramatic return of Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange sparking controversy over whether the now-convicted felon should be welcomed home as a press freedom hero, or an activist who endangered lives through the release of top secret documents stolen from the United States.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

After a big victory over Tahiti, New Zealand have dominated the football tournament being co-hosted by Vanuatu and Fiji and on Sunday will have a chance to win the trophy for a sixth time, sports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Susana Lei'ataua.

Wellington City Council narrowly voted to accept its Long-Term Plan today after a last-minute attempt to prevent the sale of its stake in the airport failed to get off the ground, Ruth Hill reports.

Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about spending the day in Wairoa. He said the community are starting to shift their focus to recovery.