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An Auckland man has been sentenced to ten days in prison for refusing to serve on a jury because he was too busy at work. Audio

Colin Hair is the spokesperson for the Tahu family, and is married to Rodney Tahu's widow Hana. Audio

The murder of a man in Turangi 34 years ago has been called callous, brutal and cowardly by the Judge who has sentenced the 72-year old killer to jail for at least 10 years. Audio

Judge calls killer callous, brutal and cowardly; Tahu family says a great weight lifted at Hallett sentencing; Man sentenced to prison for refusing to do jury service; The Human Rights Commission says… Read more Audio

A leading agricultural scientist says New Zealand is losing its biosecurity edge and it could be catastrophic for the economy. Audio

A Ngai Tuhoe leader is stunned by the National and Labour parties' decision not to proceed with an inquiry into the emotional toll the 2007 Urewera police raids had on local people; The Rotorua… Read more Audio

The survivor of a boating accident which killed his friend says he fully supports a bylaw change to make wearing life-jackets compulsory. Audio

Pacific government ministers meeting in Fiji say they have to do more to receive and use aid funds properly. Audio

A chocolate and food exporter to Asia says the new trade deal abolishing many tariffs in Taiwan will be an immediate boost in a market fixated on price. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Sean Hughes is stepping down after two and a half years as chief executive of the Financial Markets Authority. Audio

The Treasury says the country does not face a fiscal crisis but either taxes must rise or spending be constrained to keep government debt in check. Audio