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Just under 74-percent of enrolled voters actually cast a ballot - making the turnout at this years election the lowest in New Zealand since the 19th Century. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Consumer confidence has eased for the fourth month in a row, indicating an end-of-year spending splurge isn't on the cards. Audio

One of the protestors fighting to stay in Auckland's Aotea Square waved a banner in court today only to be told off by the Judge for trying to use the hearing to express political views. Audio

An influential member of the Anglican Church is questioning whether the Bishop of Christchurch should continue in her job. Audio

Two Australian doctors are advocating that Nuns be offered the pill for health reasons as it would cut their risk of getting cancer. Audio

After 16 years of debate the Department of Conservation has granted permission, subject to public submissions, for a multi-million dollar monorail, which will more than halve the travel time between… Read more Audio

The largest South Island iwi says it's likely to be three to four years before it will be able to move back to its headquarters in central Christchurch; The Meatworkers' Union hopes new talks will… Read more Audio

The lawyer for a man accused of hitting his girlfriend in the face with a hammer and beating her while she was pregnant, says his client is not like a character from Once Were Warriors. Audio

The Marlborough Wine Festival is heading for a showdown with the district council and police over the use of wine glasses made of glass at its annual event. Audio

At a closed door meeting today Canterbury's district health board chose the company that will carry out it's community medical tests. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio