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All of The North Island declared in drought; Concessions and counter-claims over Solid Energy; Capital and Merchant Finance directors sentenced; The 9th annual Womad festival beginning; and Otago… Read more Audio

Vitiual visits are a new way for Whanganui prisoners to keep in touch with friends and family using video conferencing. Audio

A Rotorua lawyer who stole money from a Maori organisation has been banned from working in the profession; Maori Catholics are celebrating the election of the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church… Read more Audio

The Law Society has spoken out against a proposed law change which would allow alcohol breath tests being used in prosecutions if there is a problem taking a blood test. Audio

New Zealand Catholics say they expect the new pope to herald a new era for the church, starting with his name. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A new survey has found most New Zealanders want the creators of the Hobbit to pay back government subsidies. Audio

The brewer, Moa, says it sold nearly 100-thousand cases of beer in the last year, and is on track to reach its sales target of around 4.4 million dollars. Audio

Accommodation is booked out and ticket sales are up on last year for the 9th Womad New Zealand festival starting tomorrow in New Plymouth and the Bowl of Brooklands. Audio

The central bank has no plans to move the benchmark interest rate from its record low any time this year, amid concerns the economy is making an uneven recovery. Audio

The Opposition seized on fresh ammunition today to pressure the Government over Solid Energy, after its former chief executive and chairperson fronted up to MPs over its debt woes. Audio

In his first address to the faithful, Pope Francis has asked Roman Catholics to pray for him as he assumes leadership of the Vatican. Audio