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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

Environment Minister, Nick Smith, says returning to a fully elected Canterbury Regional Council would carry too many risks. Audio

A target of New Zealand spying who worked in the Solomon Islands Prime Minister's Office suspects the information was passed on to China. Audio

The father of New Zealander, Philip Blackwood, says he is worried for his son, whom he hasn't not been able to speak to since he was arrested in Myanmar four months ago. Audio

The Government's been accused of half-measures in its attempt to cool the overheated housing market. Audio

In cyclone-hit Tuvalu, the entire population of 541 on one island is crammed into community halls, and the church and school. Audio

A Northland group campaigning for the sealing of dusty and dangerous roads has been told by a National MP to back off until after the by-election. Audio