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The Prime Minister was challenged about the earthquake response in Christchurch's hard-hit eastern suburbs during a walkabout today. Audio

The quake response in the worst hits suburbs comes under scutiny from the PM. Recovery teams stop searching the collapsed Pyne Gould building and its the last day of campaigning before the Botany… Read more Audio

There's a call for the international community to take a strong stand against the latest military crackdown in Fiji, which is now reported to include young people amongst its victims. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Almost two million (1.8) electricity customers could get payments of ten-dollars-50 a week during any future electricity crisis. Audio

It is just two days out from Samoa's election, and there's been accusations of voter intimidation, and a court case questioning a candidate's eligibility. Audio

Christchurch's sportspeople are on the sidelines in the wake of the quake. Audio

The head of Civil Defence is defending the time it's taking to get portaloos and chemical toilets out to parts of the eastern suburbs. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

Thousands of British-based New Zealanders have gathered at a vigil in London to remember those who lost their lives in the Canterbury quake. Audio

Auckland largest real estate firm says there are promising signs in the property market, with prices and sales picking up. Barfoot and Thompson's managing director, Peter Thompson, told business… Read more Audio