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The Russian rouble has crashed to a dramatic low a day after Moscow hiked interest rates by 17 percent to try to halt the currency's downward spiral. Audio

Jeb Bush, the brother of former President George W Bush, says he's actively exploring the possibility of seeking the US Presidency in 2016. Audio

Australia's Prime Minister has acknowledged the nation's security system failed to keep track of the Sydney gunman. Audio

A Nelson financial advisor, who swindled more than half a million dollars out of his mainly elderly clients has been jailed for six years and nine months after a four year legal battle. Audio

The lawyer for the convicted murderer and paedophile Phillip John Smith says his client has named the Corrections officer he accuses of helping him escape the country. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The Labour MP Phil Goff has escaped sanction for leaking parts of a report by the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security the day before it was due to be made public. Audio

Lawyers representing Maori military veterans have outlined their grievances today to the Waitangi Tribunal. Audio

Auckland City Football Club will make history tomorrow when they play in the semi final of the Fifa Club World Cup in Morocco. Audio

There are more troubles for the Aratere ferry which has broken down again. Audio

A row of 80-year-old Pohutukawa trees in central Auckland looks set to be axed to make way for wider roads. Audio

A Nelson investment advisor has been jailed for six years and nine months for stealing more than half a million dollars from his clients, many of whom were retirees entrusting him with their life… Read more Audio