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The Finance Minister, Bill English, has conceded that the Government might not earn as much as initially expected from its partial asset sales programme. Audio

Phil Darkins is an organiser for Actors' Equity. Audio

New papers on the Hobbit dispute reveal the Government came under intense pressure to do a deal to ensure the movies were made in New Zealand. Audio

New revelations about the Hobbit films. A multi-million dollar meth syndicate is busted and Finance Minister concedes might not get as much from sales. Audio

The managers of the cash-strapped Dunedin stadium hope a major rock concert marks a turning point towards breaking even and then making a profit. Audio

The founding editor and publisher of an online Maori magazine is appalled by the attitude of some advertising agencies - for underestimating the technical ability of young Maori when they moved to a… Read more Audio

A nurse who used unreasonable force to wash a 76 year old woman, and then left her naked and cold in an empty bathtub is facing disciplinary action. Audio

Returning to LA, where the Oscars have just finished with Argo winning best film. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport Audio

A major travelling exhibition of Ralph Hotere works is being planned for later this year, as art lovers and collectors come to terms with his death. Audio

News from the business sector. Audio

The 85th Academy Awards have just wrapped up in Hollywood. Audio