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California has laws in place which require farm bosses to give workers water and breaks as well as to provide shade. Audio

The price of oil is continuing to rise - some analysts now predict it will reach US$200 per barrel by the end of the year. Audio

The deposed King of Nepal left the Royal palace in the centre of the capital Kathmandu and moved to a home in the forest. Audio

The Iraq war has surged back into the centre of the US presidential campaign. Audio

Drinking on the streets of central Wellington looks certain to become part of history following a City Council meeting today. Audio

Bus and coach drivers, and tourism operators have told MPs that a new bill enforcing rest breaks is unworkable. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Heavy rain is expected in the southern hydro lakes region over the next two days. Audio

A potentially fatal bacteria immune to a common antibiotic has infected 21 babies at Auckland City Hospital's. Audio

British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, has boosted his flagging leadership after winning a critical vote on anti terrorism laws. Audio

Paul Offit has been brought to NZ by the Auckland University-based Immunisation Advisory Centre to discuss vaccines. Audio

Caltex and BP have put up petrol prices by a further 6 cents - the second time this week. Audio