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The spring storm that has hammered the lower South Island has been officially declared an adverse weather event - meaning government assistance will be provided. Audio

Record dairy exports have led to the second-highest ever payout from Fonterra - warming news for dairy farmers dealing with bitterly cold spring storms. Audio

The former ACT MP David Garrett has officially resigned from Parliament. Audio

New Zealand's Olympic Committee has today delayed the arrival of athletes in Delhi, and there's still no final decision on whether they'll compete at all in the Commonwealth Games. Audio

The arrival of NZ athletes in Delhi is delayed. David Garrett quits parliament and the spring storm that has hammered the lower South Island has been officially declared an adverse weather event -… Read more Audio

The Council of Trade Unions has told Parliament the Government's labour law reforms fly in the face of its goal of increasing New Zealand's productivity. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

The Green MP, Sue Kedgley has approached Parliament's Speaker to request that her animal welfare bill go to a conscience vote. Audio

We cross to China now, where our correspondent Michael Bristow has the latest on diplomatic row between China and Japan. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

The United States Senate has blocked a proposal which would have allowed homosexual men and women to serve openly in the American military. Audio

Aviation enthusiasts are clamouring for one of the airforce's mothballed skyhawks, with a US company's deal to buy them looking increasingly shaky. Audio