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Australia's embattled Prime Minister has called a snap leadership vote in just over an hour's time after being challenged again and with her Government in disarray. Audio

Police are offering $50,000 and immunity from prosecution for information on who killed teenager Jane Furlong 20 years ago - they particularly want to speak to her boyfriend at the time but he is… Read more Audio

A 50 thousand dollar reward for information about Jane Furlong's killer. A snap leadership vote in Australia and cautious optimistim about economic growth. Audio

The chief executive of the Auckland Council is defending more than ten million dollars of ratepayer-funded travel in the first two years of the Super City. Audio

The head of Maori studies at Auckland University, Margaret Mutu, says racism against Maori needs to be acknowledged; The Maori Women's Welfare League wants to raise its profile by telling communities… Read more Audio

South Auckland health leaders were questioned by MPs at a health select committee today about what they're doing to fight rapidly rising type two diabetes. Audio

A selection of extremely rare and valuable New Zealand artworks are going under the hammer next week, some of which have been locked away in private collections for decades. Audio

Advocates for survivors of sexual abuse have condemned comments by the Coronation Street actor William Roache suggesting victims are to blame for what happens to them. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The Reserve Bank is defending its new solution for dealing with a collapsed bank, saying it is nothing like proposals to resolve the financial crisis in Cyprus. Audio

The Property Council is putting the heat on central and local government to take action on earthquake strengthening, saying they are doing very little to protect the public's safety. Audio

In business news today - a new survey of employers shows many are reluctant to take on expatriate or immigrant workers, especially if they have never worked overseas themselves. Audio