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A former top mines inspector and the Greens have joined Pike River families in calling for the Labour Department to be prosecuted over the mine disaster that killed 29 men. Audio

Aucklanders might have a new tourist attraction at some point, in the form of gently erupting volcanoes. Audio

The Privacy Commissioner says anyone who suspects the GCSB may have illegal spied on them can ask to see their file. Audio

The government has written to Ngapuhi spelling out its intention to call for feedback on a Deed of Mandate for an iwi group still struggling to unify the tribe; Trainee carpenters in Te Tairawhiti are… Read more Audio

To Washington now where the stage is being set for one the biggest battles yet on gun control laws yet. Audio

The former chief inspector of coal mines wants the Labour Department prosecuted for its failings over the Pike River tragedy. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A High Court jury has heard a recorded police interview in which a Christchurch man admits he snapped and repeatedly beat a 15-year old boy who his then girlfriend had befriended. Audio

Research published today reveals that a very small number of doctors are responsible for half of all complaints by patients. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The lawyer for serial rapist Stewart Murray Wilson has argued an extended supervision order against him should be overturned because few of his crimes were against children. Audio

The Minister of Labour, Simon Bridges, says individuals should not be held accountable for the Pike River mine disaster. Audio