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Qantas has announced massive job losses in Australia today and is dropping its Auckland to Los Angeles service as it tries to cut costs. Audio

The former general manager at Pike River mine says he doesn't regret making critical comments about the company's chief executive, Peter Whittall. Audio

A highly respected Maori elder from northern Hawke's Bay says the Government's partial sale of four state owned enterprises, three of which own power stations, threatens the guardianship which Maori… Read more Audio

Wellington's Town Hall will have to be closed for up to two years for earthquake strengthening, forcing staff out and a change of venue for dozens of concerts. Audio

Our Economics correspondent Nigel Stirling has been looking at the figures. Audio

Opposition parties say today's Budget Policy Statement confirms the Government misled voters about the gains it will make from partially privatising the State-owned energy companies. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The Labour MP Trevor Mallard has been rebuked by his party leader for selling tickets to a music festival for more than their face value. Audio

Government ministers have been grilled further over the Crafar deal in Parliament, in relation to briefings given to Chinese consulate staff, and ministers' handling of the Shanghai Pengxin bid. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The police have uncovered one of the biggest P-labs ever found in this country, at a rural property, north of Taupo. Audio

Inspectors have closed down an underground mine saying it was breaking the law. Audio