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47-year-old Paul Burr, closed his eyes, bowed his head and sighed, after a jury decided he would not be the first person in the forestry industry convicted of manslaughter. Audio

The first forestry contractor, charged with manslaughter, is found NOT guilty. The Prime Minister throws down the gauntlet over the Red Peak flag and and - Djokovic, overpowers Federer to take the US… Read more Audio

The Black Caps coach Mike Hesson views the upcoming three test series against Australia as the biggest test of his coaching career. Audio

Well-respected Nga_puhi elder Hone Pereki Sadler has been elected the new chairman of Tu_horonuku, the mandate authority for the Ngapuhi treaty settlement; Ngapuhi hapu who boycotted the Tuhoronuku… Read more Audio

After weeks of public and political pressure, the Government on Monday announced it would take an emergency quota of Syrian refugees. Audio

Police are mounting a nationwide clampdown from Monday on drivers who use phones or ipads when driving Audio

Master artists from the Cook Islands are urging a return to traditional techniques to ensure their skills are preserved. Audio

Waikato Hospital has closed one of its wards to new admissions after four patients tested positive for a super-bug. Audio

The Ministry of Education is being accused of being too hasty in closing down a private Christian school in Mangere. Audio

The police in south Auckland are investigating a group of teenage girls who organised a violent brawl that went viral on facebook. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Well-respected Nga_puhi elder Hone Pereki Sadler has been elected the new chairman of Tu_horonuku, the mandate authority for the Ngapuhi treaty settlement; Ngapuhi hapu who boycotted the Tuhoronuku… Read more Audio