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In the Venezuelan capital Caracas queues of people have waited for hours to buy thousands of Barbie dolls and other popular toys at huge discounts. Audio

The Health Ministry is warning tobacco companies they could face prosecution if they continue offering retailers cash and other incentives to sell their products. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

The seven firemen injured in the Tamahere coolstore explosion last year say the owners of the plant are hiding behind its corporate structure to avoid paying sufficient reparation. Audio

Politicians are being accused of creating hysteria around benefit fraud and using the justice system to support their claims. Audio

Politics and pollution have been the catalyst for a walkout by developing nations at the UN climate summit. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The Labour Party leader Phil Goff has moved quickly to squash any suggestion that there is discord within his party over the selection of the Maori flag to fly on Waitangi Day. Audio

In the Philippines, 9000 families are being evacuated as what's often described as the world's most perfect volcano threatens a major eruption. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

A High Court jury has found two men guilty of stabbing an Auckland man to death as he walked home from a party. Audio

Icepak, the company which owned the coolstore near Hamilton that exploded in April last year, killing one fireman and injuring seven others, has been fined $37,000 and ordered to pay reparation of… Read more Audio