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Dunedin's largest intake of refugees in decades - 13 Syrian families - were greeted this morning with loud cheers. Ian Telfer was among the welcoming party at Dunedin airport Audio

The world is in shock after Prince died suddenly this morning, in his Minneapolis home. Tributes have been flowing for the 57-year-old artist considered one of the world's greatest musicians and… Read more Audio

Police are hunting for an armed man in Porirua after what they describe as a harrowing day in which an officer was injured and a police dog shot and killed. Adriana Weber reports live from… Read more Audio

And finally, as we mentioned earlier, the Queen is advertising for someone to manage her Twitter and Facebook accounts. Audio

Sports Editor, Stephen Hewson, discusses the sports stories of the day. Audio

Japanese car giant Mitsubishi Motors says it used improper fuel economy testing methods to make emissions levels appear favourable. That's wiped 1.2 billion US dollars from its market value. Audio

A Wairarapa-based wine and agribusiness company is leading the way for New Zealand businesses in China by setting up an international trade centre. Demelza Leslie reports from Xi'an. Audio

Navy cadets get navigation by stars training courtesy of a cruise ship, after the boat they were due to train on was sent to help with the Cyclone Winston clean up. Kate Pereyra Garcia explains. Audio

It's thirty years next week since the Chenobyl nuclear explosion, and some are still living in the highly-contaminated area directly surrounding the blast. Audio

A court has ruled that landlords are liable for accidental damage caused by tenants - but one property manager is warning it could push up rents, and make it harder to find a home. Audio