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New Zealand First has once again been handed back thousands of dollars it had tried to donate to charity. Audio

It remains unclear whether the incident involves violence or dishonesty, or has a sexual element - in Britain also. Audio

Community groups are demanding less talk and more action, following a rash of violent crime in South Auckland. Audio

An environmental group is warning the government to be wary of offering too much to developers, in exchange for the land. Audio

Abu Qatada was once described by a Spanish judge as al-Qaeda's spiritual leader in Europe. Audio

The PM challenged National to support new legislation introducing tougher penalties for gang members. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

National party spokesperson for trades training, Colin King, says schools need more robust men teaching technology subjects. Audio

Yet another finance company looks to be creaking under the weight of the global credit crunch. Audio

The ski field has had to close, temporarily laying off hundreds off staff, as mild temperatures make snow making impossible. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The surge down the Mississippi breaks flood banks, destroys vast croplands and drives up world corn and soy prices. Audio