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The US State Department's senior envoy dealing with war crimes has called on Kenya to arrest and hand over a man accused of being a key instigator of the Rwandan genocide. Audio

The world's environment ministers haven't given up hope for a climate change deal in Copenhagen next month, but a binding deal may have to wait until the end of next year. Audio

Italian police have captured the number two leader of Sicily's Cosa Nostra Mafia after 15 years on the run. Audio

The veteran British actor, Edward Woodward, has died at the age of 79. Audio

Celebrations to mark 20 years since the Velvet Revolution brought down the communist government in what was Czechoslovakia are expected to peak today with rallies throughout the Czech Republic. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

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