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The Prime Minister says about a thousand New Zealanders could be caught up in Australia's tough new immigration policy. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Faulty suspension wires and poor engineering are being blamed for a huge model eagle installed to promote the Hobbit films falling to the floor at Wellington Airport. Audio

A recycling kaupapa is being credited for diverting 60 tonnes of waste from marae in Waikato from ending up in landfills; The New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute says building a Maori brand is… Read more Audio

Nervous rugby fans fear history will repeat itself this weekend when the All Blacks face France at Cardiff in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup. Audio

A 77-year-old sex offender won't get another chance to apply for parole for three years because he's too high risk. Audio

Hamilton now has the fastest rising house prices in the country, stripping the mantle from Auckland. Audio

The Prime Minister says about a thousand New Zealanders could be caught up in Australia's tough new immigration policy. Audio

House prices hit a record high in September, while the number of sales also bounced upwards. Audio

The police are trying to find the person who fired a bullet through a campground caravan narrowly missing a child watching television inside. Audio

The New Zealand woman who died trying to rescue a young boy swept off some rocks by a wave in New South Wales, has been hailed a heroine for jumping into choppy water, despite being a poor swimmer. Audio

A Chinese dairy farm investor that today pulled out of a big Northland deal is pushing the Government to speed up decisions by the Overseas Investment Office. Audio