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Police shoot dead the Upper Hutt gunman;NZ First suggests only accepts women and children from Syria;Children faint on stage;Restaurant managers admit exploiting workers;Longest serving prisoner… Read more Audio

Five time world champion Mahe Drysdale has been left pondering just what went wrong after he missed out on winning his sixth single sculls world title in France. Audio

A New Zealand geneticist is calling for a radical shake up on how medical treatments are matched to Pacifika pepole after carrying out an extensive study of their DNA. Audio

A leader of a central North Island iwi says the roll-out of Whanau Ora has at times been rough for most iwi, with providers in his rohe competing for resources.; Youngest son of New Zealander of the… Read more Audio

Former Australian rugby league star Jarryd Hayne has stunned American footbal followers by making it into the San Francisco 49ers NFL squad. Audio

After four years in charge, Waimarama Taumaunu has confirmed she won't be seeking a second term as coach of the Silver Ferns. Audio

The children's author Ted Dawe says he's shocked to learn his book 'Into the River" has had a ban slapped on it by the Film and Literature Board of Review. Audio

The report into the first four years of Maori Party's flagship Whanau Ora programme says its doing good work, but gives little indication of whether the money has been well spent. Audio

The coroner has found a young woman who accidentally drank herself to death most likely didn't realise drinking straight spirits would be signicifantly different to drinking pre-mixed drinks. Audio

The owner of the Rena, stuck on the Astrolabe Reef off the coast from Tauranga, is arguing it doesn't pose any real threat to the environment. Audio

I.T. experts are warning next year's local government elections could be derailed or subject to fraud if a proposed online voting trial goes ahead. Audio

The Crown says it took Darryl Nicholson a day and-a-half to die from a single punch to the head. Audio