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The Automobile Association is calling for the Government to set up specialist courts to deal with drunk drivers. Audio

The country's largest airport says it expects profits of between 112 and 118 million in the 2011 year, up from 105 million last year. Audio

In the United States the Republicans appear to be heading towards a big victory in Tuesday's midterm elections spurred by voter discontent with President Obama and the strugggling economy. Audio

IHC could be liable to pay workers millions of dollars in backpay for sleep-over shifts if it fails in its bid to overturn an Employment Court decision. Audio

The chief of the Defence Force says the organisation has been severely embarassed by the case of a top level official who was not honest about his qualifications and experience. Audio

The Reserve Bank surprised no-one this morning, leaving the Official Cash Rate unchanged at three per cent. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

The Government is going to fund an extra 75 weight-loss operations a year for the next four years. Audio

Former champion runner Sir John Walker is to become Auckland's ambassador in a new regional heirarchy unveiled today. Audio

Villagers in Indonesia are trying to return to their homes on the slopes of a volatile volcano, despite eruptions that have killed at least 29 people. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

The mayor of the Far North says his council is looking at legal action to end the Taipa sailing club occupation by Ngati Kahu. Audio