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An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Security at October's Commonwealth Games in New Delhi is once again under scrutiny following Government diplomatic cables which state an attack is possible. New Zealand is sending nearly 300 people to… Read more Audio

A decision by the Chief Coroner to release information on how people have committed suicide has reignited debate about the current restrictions on reporting. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

High winds have left about 900 skiers stranded at the Mount Hutt skifield. Audio

The Minister of Transport Steven Joyce has poured cold water on some ambitious campaign pledges being made by candidates for the Auckland super city mayoralty. Mr Joyce told a conference in Auckland… Read more Audio

Stock markets on both sides of the Tasman have slumped, with investors worried corporate profits will be hit as the pace of global economic growth shows signs of slowing. Audio

The already weak economy has taken a significant hit with the latest manufacturing figures suggesting the sector is in trouble. Audio

Manufacturing adds more gloom to economic outlook, Market analysis from RNZ's Business Editor, Transport Minister issues warning over super city pledges, Skiers stranded by high winds at Mount Hutt… Read more Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Researchers from the University of Otago say politicians and bureaucrats are putting the rights of adults ahead of the need to protect children when it comes to banning smoking in cars. Audio

Foster parents are backing a government scheme to encourage permanent foster care placements, which they say will give much needed certainly for children and families. Audio