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Above and beyond his acclaimed stage career, Sir Howard also won respect as a cultural ambassador and advocate for Maori health, education and development. Audio

MPs have paid tribute to Sir Howard. Audio

Actor Temuera Morrison says his uncle's death has come as a shock, as his health had improved in recent times. Audio

The American actor John Travolta has been describing how he tried to save the life of his son, after he suffered a fatal seizure at their home in the Bahamas. Audio

The Christchurch City Council has finally bowed to an Ombudsman ruling and revealed how much it paid for the Ellerslie Flower Show, which it bought in 2007. Audio

An auction of dozens of works from one of the country's most significant artists, Ralph Hotere, has been called off after he raised questions about who owns the the paintings. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

The Securities Commission's chairman wants harsher penalties given to fraudsters. Audio

A bill that makes significant changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme has passed its first reading in Parliament amid heated exchanges about it's true value and cost. Audio

An international student from Avondale College who stabbed his Japanese teacher in the back has been sentenced to 18 months in prison and his family's been ordered to pay $10,000 in reparation. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A Northland hospice has lost a major source of funding because it can no longer sell home-made jam at it's charity shop. Audio