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In New South Wales bars and clubs with exceptionally high levels of drink related violence are being hit with tough new restrictions on serving alcohol. Audio

A fishing charter boat owner says one of New Zealand's best areas for catching kingfish has fallen victim to a plague of bronze whaler sharks. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Oprah Winfrey has announced that she will end her top-rated daytime talk show in September 2011. Audio

A chemical spill at Wellington Hospital has disrupted lab tests and postponed surgery for 10 patients. Audio

Papers leaked to Radio New Zealand News show iwi leaders are pushing the government to ignore a Kyoto climate change rule which could result in a big bill for taxpayers. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A truck driver who caused the death of a high ranking police officer has escaped a jail term. Audio

Police have released the name of the man who was killed following an altercation in Queenstown last night. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

A Civil Aviation Authority report has found the Wairoa Aero Club's president and chief flying instructor each drank 20 cans of beer before taking a microlight for a fatal joyride in attrocious… Read more Audio

The Labour Party says National has put itself in a position where it will have to concede to demands from iwi if it wants to push through its changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme. Audio