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Neighbours in the upmarket Auckland suburb of Remuera are claiming victory over a brothel. Audio

The chair of the Pike River coal company has admitted its safety reporting systems failed in the lead up to the explosion at the mine that killed 29 men. Audio

The fishing company, Sanford, has been charged under US law with routinely and illegally dumping oily bilge into American waters since 2007. Audio

Japan's whaling fleet is on its way to the Southern Ocean for the start of the whaling season. Audio

The Serious Fraud Office has today laid 21 charges against five individuals in its investigation into South Canterbury Finance. Audio

The Canadian oil and gas exploration companies Apache and Tag Oil have started consulting people in the Gisborne region about their plans; Auckland Council says it hasn't singled out the Mana Party in… Read more Audio

Christian school leaders say charter schools could help them get around an obstacle that currently stops them reaching the most needy families. Audio

More now on the Serious Fraud Office laying charges over the collapse of South Canterbury Finance Limited . Our Business Editor Patrick O'Meara has the latest. Audio

The family of a teenager who died in a jet ski accident on Lake Okareka near Rotorua in January, says riders should wear life jackets AND helmets when on the water. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The Prime Minister, John Key, says he's failed to convince Britain not to hike airport departure taxes for people coming to NZ - despite numerous discussions with government ministers including their… Read more Audio