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A man who killed another man with a single punch has been sentenced to 11 months home detention in the High Court in Wellington today. Audio

The United States navy has sent a warship within 12 nautical miles of two artificial islands built by China in the South China Sea, in a challenge to Beijing's territorial claims in the area. Audio

A young woman whose history of depression stymied her travel insurance is challenging a big insurer in what could turn out to be a landmark Australian legal case. Audio

The Wellington City Council will prioritise its nearly-300 thousand dollar grants fund to go towards supporting services for incoming refugees. Audio

The future of the Wellington Phoenix in the Australian A-League football competition is becoming increasingly uncertain after Football Federation Australia declined the club's bid for a 10-year… Read more Audio

A principal sacked by an Invercargill primary school has been awarded more than 150 thousand dollars after the Employment Court found she was unfairly dismissed. Audio

The Government has unveiled the new monitoring regime for criminals deported back here from serving jail time overseas. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A report which classifies processed meats as being as carcinogenic as smoking does not mean the food is actually as dangerous. Audio

Over 300 weavers attended the biannual Weavers National hui held in Ahipara in the Far North over the weekend. Audio

Rural ratepayers fear losing their voice at the Christchurch City Council under a proposal to change the make-up of the city's wards. Audio

The Crown says two men argued over cans of bourbon and cola premixes before a fatal stabbing at a south Auckland home. Audio