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The year-nine students from Columba college in Dunedin were at Goat Island Beach, north of Dunedin. Audio

The US Army private behind the biggest leak of goverment secrets in American history faces 20 years in jail after pleading guilty to misusing classified information. Audio

Iwi in Bay of Plenty are not convinced that leaving what remains of the container ship Rena on Astrolabe reef off the coast of Tauranga, won't pose a risk to the marine environment; Meanwhile the… Read more Audio

The defence force is being warned it will have to weigh up very carefully whether it can afford submarine hunting technology on its Orion aircraft. Audio

Three teenagers are in a serious condition after a dozen students were dragged out by a rip on a school beach trip in Otago today. Audio

The Deputy Police Commissioner says there has been no reduction in the number of frontline police staff, while officers complete a mandatory fitness test. Audio

Waikato farming leaders have asked for drought to be declared in their region. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

If New Zealand is to improve its economic performance internationally it must upgrade its infrastructure, and sell more goods overseas, according to a report commisioned by government officials and… Read more Audio

The police in Christchurch are hunting for a man following a serious assault on an elderly couple in their home this afternoon. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Two men injured after a Police chase, at speeds of up to 180 km/h near Hamilton are in hospital under guard, awaiting surgery. Audio