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The Australian Government says it will make"high level representations"to try to save a former Australian soldier from being executed for murder in Afghanistan. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

The Wanganui District Council has voted to apply for a court order to dismantle a corrugated metal fence which surrounds the Hells Angels headquarters in the town. Audio

A South Korean news agency is reporting that North and South Korea have exchanged fire along their disputed sea border. Audio

Business people who get-together to fix prices could face criminal charges and even imprisonment under ideas being floated to deter hard-core cartel activity. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

The credit ratings agency Moody's has upgraded its outlook for New Zealand's banks in move that could help stem rising mortgage interest rates. Audio

Flooding and mudslides near Peru's historic ruins of Machu Picchu have killed at least five people and stranded 1900 tourists, including 16 New Zealanders. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Telecom is apologising to the tens of thousands of mobile phone customers affected by the latest crash of its XT network. Audio

The Council of Trade Unions says the government's minimum wage increase, is 'mean' and a 'missed opportunity' to close the wage gap with Australia. Audio

The Environment Minister has intervened in a controversial proposal to create cubicle dairy farms in the Upper Waitaki region. Audio