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They might not have scored the hundred points many expected but the All Blacks are generally happy with their win over Namibia in the second Rugby World Cup game in London. Audio

The Defence Force has been ranked as either "weak" or "needing improvement' in a slew of categories ranging from leadership to risk management. Audio

Pumpkin Patch's share price tumbled nearly a third to 10 cents after it delayed the release of its financial result, warning that some risks - as yet unspecified - are going to hit its bottomline. Audio

A koala that survived being hit by a car travelling 100-kilometres-an-hour on Tuesday night has just been released back into the wild. Audio

The logic of sacking scientists researching greenhouse gases is being questioned, in light of the government's insistence the solution to rising emissions will be found through scientific innovation.

The students and families of a small independent school, forced to close its doors over fears children were being mistreated, have made an impassioned plea for the Education Minister to keep it open. Audio

The Saudi government has launched an investigation into the deadliest disaster to strike the annual haj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in 25 years. Audio

The Government says 196 New Zealanders are being detained in Australia awaiting deportation, but it won't say how many of these are being held on Christmas Island. Audio

It's revealed 196 New Zealanders are being detained in Australia awaiting deportation. More than 700 pilgrims crushed to death outside the holy city of Mecca and grilling a koala. Audio

New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters returns to the House following a trip to the UK as media liaison for the Parliamentary Rugby Team at the World Cup, and puts questions to Defence Minister Gerry… Read more Audio

A march today to raise awareness about child sexual abuse was also joined by Northland College students who promoted their concerns about bullying; Rangatahi in the Nga Manu Korero Speech competition… Read more Audio

After weeks of political wrangling there will now officially be five designs to choose from when voters return their flag referendum papers. Audio