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The Wellington City Council wants to expand on an idea by an internet company to offer free wireless internet access on the waterfront to other parts of the city centre. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

A group of shark attack survivors have joined forces to lobby for the protection of the feared ocean predators. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

In Britain the Red Cross is pushing for teenagers to be taught how to look after drunk friends. Audio

Retail spending was weaker than expected in July, showing households remain cautious and the economic recovery is sluggish. Audio

Divisions between junior hospital doctors and their employers deepened today with planned talks scuttled in Auckland. Audio

The Transport Agency says initial repairs to State Highways damaged in the Canterbury earthquake could cost up to six million dollars. Audio

The Wellington architect Ian Athfield is off to Christchurch to head a team of architects looking at how the city can be rebuilt. Audio

Christchurch homeowners are describing burglaries of quake hit houses as despicable. Audio

A new survey shows almost 70 percent of people think the economy is in trouble - a big leap from the middle of the year when almost half thought things could be on the mend. Audio

Some retailers in Porirua's Hartham Place say they're fed up with intimidation from teenage shoplifters. Audio