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The Government is under attack for fast tracking the emissions trading scheme under urgency. Audio

The dark depths of the world's oceans hold far more life than previously thought, according to a 10 year study that has just been published. Audio

More than 100 gold medals were handed out at the Air New Zealand wine awards in Christchurch on Saturday night, the highest number in the competition's history. Audio

In Northern Ireland an independent commission has warned the paramilitary threat in the province is currently at its highest level in six years. Audio

A blood test's being developed in Australia which will not only detect 15 percent of all cancers but will also help in anti-cancer treatments for some of the most aggressive forms. Audio

The future of a seminar on Government initiatives to tackle youth employment is in doubt, after a complaint to the State Services Commission. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

A police union in Melbourne says a young New Zealand criminal who successfully fought a deportation order should not have been allowed to stay. Audio

A retired United States official and his wife have admitted spying for Cuba for nearly 30 years. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

Watching and swimming with dusky dolphins off Kaikoura is to be more strictly controlled under new Department of Conservation regulations. Audio

In a legal first for this country, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal against a murder aquittal. Audio