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An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The highest paid public servant is making more than 800-thousand-dollars a year. Audio

An Australian man who was captured by the CIA in Pakistan and sent to Egypt to be tortured says he'll continue fighting for justice until the day he dies. Audio

The Reserve Bank has signalled interest rate hikes will be at least a year away. Audio

Peter Leaitua's lawyer Chris Wilkinson-Smith says the court's decision on the manslaughter charge is an important one. Audio

A man accused of using his mother-in-law-of as drug mule has walked free in a case that helps set a precedent over the grounds for charging someone with manslaughter. Audio

New Plymouth residents face drastic cuts in services and a raft of new charges as the city tries to save 40 million dollars. Audio

A police officer who held a 14 year old boy's throat until he changed colour and almost dislocated his shoulder has been disciplined but won't face criminal charges. Audio

Officer won't face criminal charges after choking boy, Man cleared of using mother-in-law as drugs mule, The defence lawyer has more, Reserve Bank signals OCR on hold for longer, Australian torture… Read more Audio

Black mould and bacteria have forced 35 employees out of council offices in Tauranga, with one worker becoming ill. Audio

MPs have passed Treaty of Waitangi settlement legislation for two Waikato tribes; A hikoi organiser is expecting opposition to grow as a result of the new oil exploration permits being granted by the… Read more Audio

The Government's considering capping the amount of money councils are liable for in leaky homes cases. Audio