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The Swiss food giant Nestle has announced new guidelines on how the company obtains palm oil for its products including severing ties with companies that contribute to deforestation. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Police statistics in Tonga show reported violence against women has quadrupled in the past decade - prompting calls for domestic violence to be defined as a crime. Audio

The World Health Organisation is holding its annual assembly in Geneva this week. Audio

A Canadian doctor who lists golfer Tiger Woods and baseball star Alex Rodriguez among his high-profile clients has been charged with supplying illegal drugs. Audio

A judge in the Christchurch District Court has thrown out charges against a horse trainer accused of stealing horses from a Canterbury stud. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

Federated Farmers is worried the government's plans to make power companies more competitive could jeopardise access to water for irrigation in the South Island's Waitaki catchment. Audio

A group of retired Southland coal miners says Solid Energy is not filling its end of a retirement deal which guaranteed them discounted coal for the rest of their lives. Audio

News from the business sector. Audio

The Reserve Bank has warned a lack of credit for businesses could hold back the economic recovery. Audio

To Britain where newly elected MPs have met for the first time in the House of Commons. Audio