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A former Blenhiem rest home worker who sexually assaulted vulnerable elderly residents has been jailed for two years and four months. Audio

To Latin America now, where officials say an explosive device has gone off in front of a televison station in the Mexican city of Monterrey. Audio

Scientists say New Zealand could be at greater risk of tsunamis because of the collapse of a massive undersea volcano off the coast of the North Island. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The funeral of the Melbourne crime-boss killed last week took place earlier today at the city's main mosque. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Australia's election campaign is in its final week and the Labour Party and the Coalition are going all out to win over undecided voters in key marginal seats. Audio

The first artificial heart transplant in the southern hemisphere has taken place in Sydney's St Vincent Hospital. Audio

Pacific Blue says the low prices, which made the airline a popular choice among holidaymakers, have led to its demise. Audio

Rich couples with children could save up to nine thousand dollars a year if politicans allow them to split their income. Audio

A Black Power member will spend at least 17 years in prison for stabbing to death a Taranaki man who a judge describes as peaceable and with a bright future. Audio

The government says it has taken note of a court ruling in Britain that's upheld a ban on British forces transferring prisoners to Afghanistan's secret police in Kabul because of the risk of torture.