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An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A new survey of business confidence shows a third of firms are positive about the economy in the year ahead. Audio

A West-Papuan political activist has been prevented from speaking at Parliament. Audio

The Serious Fraud Office is looking at introducing whistleblower payments for people who come forward with tips that lead to the prosecution of white-collar criminals. Audio

The quick thinking of two fourteen year old boys has saved a Christchurch man, who nearly drowned in his truck. Audio

A South Island property developer wants companies such as his to have more power to take on town planners and influence council decisions. Audio

Parliament's new speaker, David Carter, is at the centre of controversy after refusing to allow a visiting West Papua political activist to speak at Parliament. Audio

The Police and Maoridom are mourning the death of Northland iwi liaison officer, Paddy Whiu; An iwi education think-tank says if every mainstream school's given the option to teach the Maori language… Read more Audio

The Hamilton singer, Kimbra, has won big at the Grammys, along with the Australian musician, Gotye. Audio

A court has heard how the heads of a former finance company were involved in a cover up involving millions of dollars of investors' money after the purchase of a luxury apartment development from… Read more Audio

The TAB wants written assurances from Sonny Bill Williams' manager before it again offers bets on how many rounds one of his boxing matches will go for. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio