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In Melbourne, a Filipino tourist has been released from jail after authorities discovered that what they thought was more than two kilos of amphetamine in her suitcase was actually ice tea. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Sixteen jewelled geckos stolen from Dunedin in an attempt to smuggle them out of the country, have today been returned home. Audio

Hundreds of people have turned out in Christchurch's Latimer square to protest against the closure of a free youth health centre. Audio

Pregnant women are being urged to get flu vaccinations this winter as a study shows those who get swine flu are 13 times more likely to become critically ill. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A doctor has spoken out about why he decided to forge a practising certificate after being suspended by the Medical Council. Audio

The United States President Obama is waging a last-ditch political battle over his healthcare reforms. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Authorities in Queensland are preparing for the worst as tropical Cyclone Ului closes in. Audio

The New Zealand Defence force is on its way back to New Zealand having delivered the last of their relief supplies to Fiji's northern islands. Audio

An investor lobby group says the Securities Commission has been far too slow in deciding to lay charges against the directors of the failed finance company Capital and Merchant Finance. Audio