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The country has 200 fewer police officers than last year but police bosses insist its temporary and nothing to worry about. Audio

The review of MMP has been dumped and there will be no change to the voting system - with the Prime Minister saying that's the end of the matter. Audio

The man found guilty of murdering Alexsis Tovizi has been dragged away by guards at the High Court in Christchchurch after trying to jump from the dock towards Ms Tovizi's mother, and another man. Audio

Economists say stronger economic activity and rising house prices are expected to underpin retail spending in the coming year. Audio

The Maori Party says it has about four people interested in standing for the Ikaroa-Rawhiti electorate; Meanwhile, the woman putting her hand up to respresent the Labour Party in the race for the… Read more Audio

Dairy owners in Hamilton are being challenged by police and health authorities to stop selling synthetic cannabis, as fears grow over the harm the drugs do. Audio

The Finance Minister has hinted there'll be significant changes to state housing in Thursday's Budget, including extending the subsidies on rents. Audio

A Lower Hutt couple accused of failing to provide for the most basic needs of their children, who were found diseased and with little food while the parents drank, have today admitted the charges. Audio

The Government's 35-year convention centre deal with SkyCity has been at the centre of rowdy debate during Parliament's question time this afternoon. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A guilty verdict has just been delivered on Nikki Roper, who's reacted by trying to leap out of the dock and attack the mother of the woman he murdered. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio