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An ANZ index which uses traffic volumes to measure economic growth is pointing to a particularly strong September quarter for the country. Audio

The Prime Minister has been forced to defend the asset sales programme again, following Mighty River Power's decision to buy back shares. Audio

One of those who helped get the legal challenge together is the Dean of Law at Canterbury University Chris Gallivan. Audio

'Unlawful', 'not valid' and 'a breach of natural justice'. Audio

The UN is being sued over the cholera epidemic in Haiti, which killed more than 8-thousand people, in the aftermath of 2010's devastating earthquake. Audio

The original Maori names for the North and South islands has been approved by the Government to be officially used on maps; Whanganui iwi is welcoming the Government's approval to use the alternative… Read more Audio

The teenager killed when the stolen car he was driving crashed into a house in south Auckland died just metres from his home. Audio

Mighty River Power says its share buy back is purely a business decision but the Opposition says it's political move to help the Government with the Meridian sale. Audio

A Police Complaints Authority investigation has found two police officers were justified in shooting and tasering a Wellington man at precisely the same time, during a domestic assault callout in May.

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

It's official - New Zealand's two main islands which have only had nicknames before now have proper names, and not just one but two each. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio