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Workers in Northland at one of the country's biggest logging companies were told they were out of a job when they turned up to work on Tuesday morning and were left stranded in the forest. Audio

A jump in tourist spending has helped underpin economic growth. Audio

The New Zealand dollar has remained relatively steady after a sharp rise early this morning. Audio

The Vanuatu government will start handing out aid to cyclone-ravaged villages tomorrow, amid criticism it's been sitting on its hands while supplies stock up in warehouses. Audio

In the Auckland High Court a forensic scientist says Shalvin Prasad was most likely unconscious and lying down when he had petrol poured over his body and was set on fire. Audio

Waitemata's District Commander Bill Searle says he accepts that the officers who investigated the girls complaints did not get it right. Audio

The police watchdog has found the Waitemata's Child Protection Team failed to properly investigate a teenage sex ring in which girls as young as 13 were sexually violated. Audio

Multiple failures by police investigatiing a teenage sex ring. Waitemata's District Commander admits to failings and stepping up the aid mission in Vanuatu. Audio

PM questioned about hungry children. Stoush over Northland continues. Audio

An infectious disease specialist says the prospect of a safe, effective and affordable vaccine to combat rheumatic fever is a huge step forward; The director of a Maori film festival says it's… Read more Audio

The New Zealand First leader has accused the Government of trying to mislead Northland voters during the by-election campaign. Audio

Infectious disease experts are calling for new rules on an antibiotic skin cream for children as research shows the ointment is driving the spread of life threatening hospital superbugs. Audio