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The last of a group of rare rowi kiwi which were being cared for at Wellington Zoo, has died. Audio

The Labour Party leader, David Cunliffe, says a Labour Government would introduce a living wage rate for core public sector employees as matter of priority if elected. Audio

A property analyst says Auckland may not even be halfway through its house price boom. Audio

A man who killed two teenagers including the daughter of a woman he briefly went out with, has narrowly escaped becoming the first person to be jailed with no parole. Audio

Sonny Bill Williams has been added to the Kiwis squad for the Rugby League World Cup after reconsidering his availability for the tournament which starts in Britain later this month. Audio

More now on the latest warning that if you want to have a comfortable retirement, you have to start saving - at least 200-thousand dollars each. Audio

A Southern District Health Board member says the DHB's persistent deficits are holding back important hospital upgrades. Audio

A Motiti Island resident says she's disappointed funding given to the Island following the grounding of the container ship Rena, has been given as a lump sum and not allocated to specific projects; A… Read more Audio

Up to 300 Australians, or their families, who've been victims of terrorist attacks while overseas are now eligible for compensation. Audio

More than five thousand homes will be fast-tracked in Auckland in the first areas to be approved under the city's Housing Accord. Audio

A man who admitted sexually abusing five boys has died before he could be sentenced. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio