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Australia's competition watchdog says more than a million passengers a year will be worse off if Air New Zealand and Virgin Blue are allowed to join forces. The two companies want to collaborate on… Read more Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The Ranfurly Shield is at stake again when Southland host North Harbour at the start of round seven in rugby's provincial championship. Audio

The American pastor who's threatened to burn copies of the Koran on the anniversary of 9/11 now says his plans are"on hold"rather than cancelled. Terry Jones who leads a tiny church in Gainsville… Read more Audio

The Prime Minister isn't ruling out the possibility of Defence security breaches following allegations a top official had lied on his CV. Audio

Most primary and secondary students in Christchurch will return to school on Monday, but a lucky few have already been back to class. For others it'll be a longer wait. Audio

Earthquake prone buildings in Christchurch are to be strengthened to new, higher standards. The new code was passed at an extraordinary council meeting today. Audio

Donations to the Canterbury earthquake fund now total about $11 million. It comes as the Government announced early details of a recovery plan for people wanting money to fix their damaged homes or… Read more Audio

Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker, New standards for earthquake prone buildings in Christchurch, Some schools reopen, while others face permanent closure, PM says Defence Force's role to check CV, Plans… Read more Audio

Erina O'Donohue has been speaking to people on the streets of Christchurch about how they're coping in the aftermath of the quake. Audio

A cluster of Wellington heritage properties, relocated to make way for the inner city bypass have found a new resting place after decades of protest and court cases challenging the move. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio