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An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A tycoon who only recently topped China's rich list has gone on trial on charges of insider trading and bribery. Audio

Auckland's mayors say they have confidence in the region's water supply despite warnings that restrictions could be needed next summer. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

About three hundred people living in the Hastings suburb of Flaxmere protested today against Government plans to set up a community probation office near the main shopping centre. Audio

A Dunedin student's art project caused a full scale bomb alert in the city today, causing road closures and the evacuation of eleven homes. Audio

And Australia has suspended the flu vaccine for children under five fter 23 children in Perth suffered high fevers and seizures after being vaccinated. Audio

Some children have suffered serious reactions from one of this years seasonal flu vaccine. Audio

In Australia, researchers are claiming they have fresh evidence of the benefit of a nap when you are studying. Audio

Armed Offender Squad members and detectives raided and seized a Mongrel Mob house in Dunedin early this morning. Audio

The world's largest study examining the impact of mobile phones on people's health has been launched in London. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio