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President Obama has lifted a two year freeze on new military trials at Guantanamo Bay having failed to deliver on his promise to close the detention camp. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

We're joined now by the Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee - who is in Christchurch. Audio

The Christchurch mayor is pleading for patience as people demand answers over whether they will have to be relocated to a different part of town. Audio

Opposition MPs are questioning the level of support being given to those living in the east of Christchurch after last month's quake. Audio

The former chief of the Defence Force, Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae, will be the next Governor General. Audio

The next Governor General is named. The Christchurch mayor is pleading for patience as people demand answers over whether they will have to be relocated to a different part of town and the Government… Read more Audio

The Crusaders may play some of their home Super Rugby matches off-shore if AMI Stadium isn't available. Audio

The head of a study into HIV diagnosis in New Zealand says the rate for gay and bisexual men remains too high. Audio

Smokers were turfed out of pubs and clubs and into designated outdoor smoking areas in 2004. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio