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An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The Mayor of South Wairarapa says the arrival of a community police officer in Martinborough won't be enough to calm locals frustrations at a lack of after-hours police. Audio

In Britian the Liberal Democrats say they could decide whether to go into coalition with the Conservatives or Labour by tomorrow morning. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

In Iraq more than 100 people have died and 350 have been wounded in what's being described as the bloodiest day of the year so far. Audio

One company in line for the new technology development grants is the New Zealand owned Tait Radio Communications. Audio

The Government has announced new funding for science and innovation saying they are the main drivers of a 21st century economy. Audio

Wellington Zoo is celebrating the discovery of its first fertile tuatara eggs in more than two decades. Audio

The Australian budget will be handed down in a few hours by the Treasurer Wayne Swan, with the government promising it won't be the usual pre-election spend-a-thon. Audio

Otago University will close its Design Studies Department, after the institution's council voted in favour of the move this afternoon. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Military officials in the Philippines say that communist rebels in the south have killed 6 people and wounded 12 others in an ambush on a group of soldiers and election officers. Audio