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North Korea's agreement to suspend atomic tests and uranium enrichment as part of a preliminary deal with the US could pave the way for fresh nuclear disarmament talks. Audio

To Russia now, where Vladimir Putin has shrugged off an alleged assassination plot and promised to instil fear in Russia's foes ahead of this weekend's presidential ballot. Audio

A court has heard that people accused of participating in military-style camps in Te Urewera National Park used techniques like those the New Zealand army adopts in combat zones. Audio

To Latin America now, where our correspondent Daniel Schweimler begins in Peru with the capture of the leader of the Shining Path rebel group. Audio

The Royal Commission investigating the Pike River coal mine disaster is expected to hear more details about the possible cause of the tragedy when the inquiry resumes today. Audio

In the last few minutes the police have been holding a news conference about the CTV building collapse. Audio

To the US now, where it's Rick Santorum is giving Mitt Romney a run for his money in at least two states as the battle to pick a Republican presidential nominee heats up. Audio

To the UK now and our correspondent in London Barney Burnham. Audio

Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Maritime Safety Authority in PNG, Captain Nurur Rahman. Audio

To the Australian Open in Melbourne now and watching the action is our tennis correspondent Dave Luddy. Audio

Those Christchurch councillors have been warned at an unprecedented meeting with senior Government ministers today, to stop their infighting. Audio

The lawyer for South Pole adventurer Jarle Andhoy has been explaining his client's motivation for another attempt at reaching the Antarctic. Audio

It's semi-final time at the Australian Open in Melbourne and watching the action is our tennis correspondent Dave Luddy. Audio

To the Australian Open in Melbourne now where the players are battling it out for a semi-final spot. Audio

Tennis correspondent Dave Luddy is watching the action - he joins us. Audio

Our political reporter Demelza Leslie joins us now from Ratana near Whanganui. Audio

The latest news from the UK now, and our correspondent in London, Barney Burnham - starting with a prominent peer saying he''ll vote against a proposed cap on welfare benefits. Audio

Listening to that was the Auckland Council chief executive Doug McKay and he joins us. Audio

Following Newt Gingrich's surprise victory in Saturday's South Carolina primary election, Mitt Romney, the former front-runner in the race for the Republican party's presidential nomination, says he… Audio

Security guards backed by police officers have faced noisy opposition today in moving to shut down a protest camp in central Auckland. Audio

While divers have not been able to get to the wreckage of the stricken containership, Rena, the clean-up on the land continues. Audio

The search for a Department of Conservation volunteer on the remote Raoul Island has resumed this morning, but it's feared the effort may be in vain. Audio

The worst of the bad weather seems to be easing for much of the country, but flooding is keeping some roads closed in the North Island. Audio

A series of ten aftershocks have been ratting Christchurch this morning, with the biggest of five-point-five magnitude being widely felt just over two hours ago. Audio

Bad weather has led to holiday chaos, with slips and flooding closing roads in the North Island and turning some camping areas to fields of mud. Audio