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Barack Obama has begun a summit in Beijing with Chinese leader Hu Jintao, as he continues his first tour of Asia as US president. Audio

Mountaineer Graeme Dingle says he's frustrated that his plans to preserve Sir Edmund Hillary's home have been unsuccessful and he now fears the house will be demolished. Audio

The Arts Foundation has announced its five Laureates for 2009. They are writer Witi Ihimaera, musicians Chris Knox and Richard Nunns, carver Lyonel Grant and photographer Anne Noble. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The Rose A Lea rest home in Palmerston North has been closed down after a complaint about a 103 year old woman being tied to a bed. The New Zealand Aged Care Association says the home previously had a… Read more Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Former American vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show to launch what many political analysts see as the initial step in her campaign to be the first female… Read more Audio

A former police officer has been found guilty of coercing a prostitute to have sex with him but not guilty on two other serious charges. Audio

Thousands of motorcyclists, angry at proposed hikes in ACC levies have vented their frustration at parliament this afternoon and they're promising this is just the start of nationwide action. Audio

A major international conference has opened in Cuba looking at how to provide quality health care to poorer developing countries. Audio

Minties have been given a revamp. They're now softer and chewier, but some Minties fans are finding the new version a bit too hard to swallow. Audio

The Government has today announced new appointments to four district health boards in a move to force greater collaboration between them. Audio