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Asia correspondent Diane To speaks to Lisa Owen about Taiwan's plans to build a satellite network similar to Starlink, China's homegrown commercial plan passing a major safety test and China's space endeavours.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

The effect of deep cuts throughout Massey University has been laid bare in a stark statistic. Jimmy Ellingham reports.

New Zealand's newest top tennis player Lulu Sun has had the biggest win of her professional career. After switching allegiances to New Zealand, from Switzerland, in March, the 23-year-old is rising up the world rankings following a big win in Florida. Sports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Lisa Owen.

With the rising cost of insurance premiums, our video journalist Nick Monro asked people what they have insurance for.

Home insurance premiums have jumped up almost 25 percent in the past year - about six time faster than income. Insurance Council chief executive Kris Faafoi speaks to Lisa Owen