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Firefighters from Hastings, Havelock North, Napier and Bayview spent today fighting two fires in northern Hastings. Audio

The sports broadcaster has resigned from his two high profile media roles. Audio

Knights Business Furniture was convicted in the New Plymouth District Court yesterday for four breaches of the Fair Trading Act. Audio

Anglican bishops are in Britain for their once in a decade gathering in Canterbury. The ABC's Raphael Epstein reports. Audio

The Democratic contender for the US presidency Barak Obama says his main priority as president is to end US involvement in Iraq. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Scientists have for the first time shown how staying mentally active can help stave off dementia. Audio

The Coroner's Court in Napier is investigating why part of a wharf collapsed in March 2006, killing Repanga Taana. Audio

The lawyer for the man accused of driving into 2 cars, killing a woman, says the charges against his client are too severe. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

The decision to allow China to bid in a one-off sale of ivory could be disastrous for the world's elephant population. Audio

Tonight the border between Israel and Lebanon will be opened briefly for a prisoner swap. Audio