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House prices have surged to a record high, but that's not putting off buyers, with sales almost a third ahead of where they were this time last year. Audio

Dr Macey was also New Zealand's first climate change ambassador from 2006 til 2010 and was responsible for New Zealand's international climate change negotiations. He joins us. Audio

The Government is defending its decision not to sign up to the next phase of the Kyoto Protocol, saying it's pointless while most developed economies are not signing too. Audio

We asked the Ministry of Education if rules are needed to restrict teachers' access to children after hours. Audio

The lawyer for a Kaitaia deputy principal who sexually abused a dozen boys says he will be facing more charges of abusing other boys. Audio

Kaitaia deputy principal will face more abuse charges. Response to the sexual abuse report. NZ won't sign uo to the next stage of Kyoto Protocol. More on the Kyoto pull out. House prices surge to… Read more Audio

Nests of a rare endangered gull have been destroyed by people driving onto a Canterbury river bed. Audio

The Maori Party says opposition to a bill allowing the Treaty of Waitangi to be mentioned in legal oaths goes against the true partnership spirit of the Treaty; A Maori union man says the Government… Read more Audio

China is about to undergo a monumental change in its leadership. Audio

After a victorious election yesterday, President Obama now needs to appoint a team of top aides and cabinet secretaries. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The Defence Force says New Zealand's troops in Afghanistan will be most in danger when removing their light armoured vehicles from their base. Audio