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News from the Waatea team. Audio

An Australian health body has lifted the ban on the transplantation of animal organs into humans. Audio

Plans for a $28 million performing arts venue for Nelson have been dropped by the Nelson City Council because of a groundswell of public opposition. Audio

The number of young people dying on New Zealand roads is nearly double that of Australia, according to the latest statstics from the Ministry of Transport. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

NZQA is being accused of undermining Te Reo Maori by delivering a language exam in English as well as Maori. Audio

Senior staff at Southland Hospital have written an open letter opposing the merger of the Otago and Southland District Health Boards. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Controversial plans to open up Wellington's pedestrian-only Manners Mall to buses are just one step away from being approved. Audio

The New Zealand dollar has skyrocketed after the Reserve Bank brought forward its timetable for hikes in the Official Cash Rate. Audio

The tiny Pacific Island of Tuvalu has provoked a split in the ranks of developing countries at the United Nations conference in Copenhagen, with its proposal for stronger measures to fight climate… Read more Audio

The Government has bowed to protests from angry bikies around the country and slashed the proposed massive hike in ACC levies. Audio