Top Stories for Wednesday 17 February 2021 - a podcast by RNZ

Trans-tasman relations reach a new low after Australia dumps responsibility for a woman suspected of being an Islamic State terrorist onto New Zealand. A decision of whether Auckland comes out of level 3 - and the rest out of the country level 2 - will be revealed at half past four today Economists are hopeful Auckland's economy will emerge from lockdown virtually unscathed. Ferry passengers finally reach Picton after a marathon crossing of Cook Strait.

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