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The police on the Kapiti Coast, north of Wellington, have begun a year-long trial to try and stop repeat drink drivers reoffending. Audio

One of the main political tickets for Auckland's Supercity elections may already have a split within its ranks, one which could hit ratepayers in the pocket. Audio

A health practitioners disciplinary tribunal in Christchurch has heard details of what's been described as"horrific births"overseen by a midwife. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The small community of Murchison has won a fight to keep its hospital open but as a trade-off, locals will have to pay for visits to the doctor for the first time in 50 years. Audio

The Hawke's Bay farmer whose sheep were found stuffed into the back of a car says the three men found in the vehicle deserve to go to jail. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The Government is preparing to publish league tables ranking tertiary institutions by how many students finish their courses and get their qualifications. Audio

Vandals have attacked Trustpower's Tararua wind farm, near Palmerston North, costing the company at least $150,000 in lost power generation. Audio

The Consumer Affairs Minister Heather Roy has been dumped as deputy-leader of the ACT Party, and her boss Rodney Hide is refusing to say why. Audio

ACT gets a new deputy-leader; vandals attack Tararua windfarm; Sector says tertiary education figures unfair; three men who hog tied sheep are sentenced; midwife patients tell tribunal of horrific… Read more Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio