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Opposition parties say the Government's plan to keep 51-percent ownership of the state assets it wants to partially-privatise, won't work. Audio

We're joined by the Civil Defence's group controller, Jim Frater. Audio

A state of emergency is in force at the top of the South Island after two days of heavy rain that's triggered more than 170 slips, forced home owners to evacuate and cut off townships. Audio

A leading women's health worker says she's appalled that Health Ministry restructuring has weakened two key cancer screening programmes. Audio

Tribal leaders of Te Whanau a Apanui in eastern Bay of Plenty, plan to attend a judicial review next year, when the iwi challenges the Government's granting of a oil exploration permit; Excitement is… Read more Audio

Householders in Christchurch's Port Hills who've defied orders to leave their homes are getting a final notice to go or face court action. Audio

The heavy rain has brought down a large rock which is blocking part of the Abel Tasman track. Audio

In Golden Bay locals have described the small sea side settlement of Pohara as being in "one hell of a mess". Audio

A High Court judge says the cold, callous, and vicious murder of a young chinese student in Auckland was the ultimate betrayal by a trusted friend. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

New Zealand's first and most famous drag queen, who's celebrated for empowering gay and trans-gender people to be themselves, has died. Carmen, who was born in Taumaranui as Tione or Trevor Rupe… Read more Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio