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A French scientist who's been working at the Geneva laboratory which houses the giant Hadron Collider has been charged with belonging to a terrorist group. Audio

The United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki Moon has issued a grim warning about the future of Afghanistan in a fifty minute meeting with the Labour Party leader Phil Goff in New York earlier today. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

The Independent Police Conduct Authority has questioned whether police car chases are always worth the risk they pose to the public. Audio

John Key and the Finance Minister Bill English have confirmed the idea has been floated by Treasury but Mr Key says it isn't fair or equitable. Audio

News from the business sector. Audio

The New Zealand Medical Association says the decision to move some of Auckland's community laboratory services back to the original provider is a step in the right direction. Audio

Retail sales for August rose by the biggest percentage in nearly two years in another sign the economy is getting back on its feet. Audio

The Maori Party is crying foul over the Government's backing of a Television New Zealand bid for free-to-air broadcasting rights to the Rugby World Cup. Audio

The family of Aisling Symes say words cannot describe how much the little girl will be missed. Audio

The Government has hit back at suggestions it's misrepresenting the financial state of the Accident Compensation Corporation, accusing the Labour Party of mistrust and mismanagement. Audio

The police in Nelson are warning sponsors of a motorcycle charity run not to support the event because it's a cover for gang-related activity. Audio