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MPs have been told that allowing gay people to marry will do a lot to improve the mental health of young gay people, who often contemplate suicide. Audio

Ngati Kahungunu iwi is delighted with the interest being shown by whanau and hapu, in its plan to revitalise the speaking of Te Reo Maori throughout the rohe; A committee of Te Arawa Kaumatua has… Read more Audio

Whanganui's District Council is making a last attempt to avoid dumping untreated sewage and waste into the sea because of its failing treatment plant. Audio

The Kenyan leader of the New Zealand school trip that ended with four people dead in a road smash says he's being treated as a suspect but never told anyone to stay quiet. Audio

For the last two days we've been telling you the story of New Zealander Kate Smith and her family who'd all but given up hope of ever finding their quarter million dollar boat, lost down the flooded… Read more Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The State Services Minister has been forced to defend his colleague Hekia Parata, as Labour grilled the Government over the resignation of the Secretary of Education during the first Question Time of… Read more Audio

The Christchurch based firm SLI Systems has received a 1 million dollar equity injection from Trade Me founder, Sam Morgan. Audio

The Reserve Bank has sold a large amount of New Zealand dollars in its biggest move in the currency markets in over a year. Audio

Labour says the government has caused unprecedented damage to New Zealand's Defence Force, by demanding up to 400 million dollars in savings a year. Audio

Returning to the Australian floods, and the death toll is at five after a body was found in a car pulled from a creek west of Brisbane. Audio

A committee of Te Arawa Kaumatua has taken over the debate about which of its tribal flags should fly in Rotorua on Waitangi Day next year; Ngati Kahungunu iwi is delighted with the interest being… Read more Audio