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Parents are being warned again about the danger of babies suffocating while asleep. Audio

A midwife has been criticised for her lack of care of an anxious, first time mother, which included texting and not ringing her, failing to arrange a scan, and not accompanying her to the hospital. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

One of a few New Zealanders who worked on building the first atomic bomb, has died this morning in Wellington, aged 93. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

One thousand beef and sheep farmers have just agreed to overhaul the meat industry. Audio

And with the latest on the rainfall - with us is John Law from the MetService. Audio

Rain has been falling sprodically in most of the North Island's drought zones throughout the day but farmers say much more is needed and soon. Audio

The Government has dumped its controversial carpark tax which was touted as being fair to workers who don't get such perks. Audio

The Government dumps its carpark tax plan. Rain for most of the North Island today but another high is on the way and a thousand farmers agree to overhaul the meat industry. Audio

A Maori run farming operation in Whanganui is being forced to sell some stock early - because of the severe drought conditions hitting the region hard; Maori are being urged to decide what type of… Read more Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio