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More scientists are to be laid off at Crown institute AgResearch but the Government says it's just getting itself down to the right size. Audio

Labour's spokesperson for economic development David Clark is with us. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The Maori Party is being accused of pushing an agenda for Maori land reforms through a new bill introduced to the house. Audio

The All Blacks have survived their first match of the Rugby World Cup, beating Argentina 26-16 at Wembley Stadium in London. Audio

Lawyers for Kim Dotcom and the Crown are at loggerheads over whether an extradition hearing for Mr Dotcom and his three co-accused should even go ahead. Audio

A woman has permanent eye damage after a trainee doctor mistakenly allowed a tool he was using to touch a vital part of her inner eye. Audio

The Sumatran Tiger that mauled a Hamilton Zoo keeper to death won't be put down. Audio

Game of Thrones has won a record 12 Emmys in Los Angeles this afternoon. Audio

Consumer confidence is at its lowest level in three years. The Westpac McDermott Miller Consumer Confidence Index fell 7 points to 106, in the three months to September. Audio

A woman awaiting deportation to New Zealand from Darwin says she's been sexually harrassed by a Serco officer and is appealing to John Key for help. Audio

A Northland group is issuing Māori Passports, permits, consents and qualifications. Regional Council Maori Advisory board Chariman, Dover Samuels says this is creating daily problems for the Northland… Read more Audio