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Hutt Valley District Health Board is welcoming the long-awaited approval of an $82,000,000 upgrade. Audio

China's planning to boost what it's calling anti-terrorism training for its military ahead of this years Games in Beijing. Audio

Canna Island has officially been declared rat-free, with two years since the last sighting. Audio

The parliamentary committee is hearing submissions on the Walking Access Bill. Audio

The family of a Polish tramper who was found dead at the weekend say they want to take his body home as soon as possible. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

ANZ economists are suggesting cutting petrol taxes by ten cents a litre saying exceptional times call for exceptional measures. Audio

The Treasury has repeated its belief that things won't get so bad. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

A six hour standoff between a young man and the armed offenders' squad in Dunedin is likely to result in criminal charges. Audio

The Crown's outlined its case against four Whakatane police officers, accused of attacking a 20-year-old prisoner. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio