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The Institute of Economic Research's report estimate the economy will expand by 2-point-8 percent in 2011, half a percent less than what was forecast in June. Audio

There appears to be confusion among some Government MPs over whether a mistake in a proposed law has been fixed, needs to be fixed, or exists at all. Audio

A date's been set for a rare meeting of North Korea's ruling communist party - with speculation that Kim Jong-Il is set to name his successor. Audio

Detainees are still protesting on the roof of the Villawood detention centre near Sydney, and some have threatened to jump if their cases aren't reviewed. Audio

A kiwi chick hatched at Orana Wildlife Park in Christchurch had a shaky start to life after being rocked about in an incubator during the 7.1 earthquake nearly three weeks ago. Audio

More tourists from China came to New Zealand last month than in any other August on record. Audio

The Conservation Minister is looking at ways to charge miners more for operating on conservation land. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

The Court of Appeal has been told the wrong legal test of bribery was used against the former MP, Taito Phillip Field, leading to a flawed trial and a miscarriage of justice. Audio

The Secondary Principals Association says industrial action planned by teachers, which will start next term, could be even more disruptive than a strike. Audio

A longstanding deal to sell the country's mothballed Skyhawk combat aircraft is in danger of falling through unless a deal can be sealed within the next two months. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio