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An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The double-murderer David Tamihere appears close to being released from prison. The Parole Board has issued a report, which praises the 55-year-old's progress and transformation, two decades after he… Read more Audio

The Finance Minister has signaled that the door is now wide open for the private sector to get into public assets such as schools, hospitals, prisons and state housing. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The latest U.N figures show civilian casualties in Afghanistan are the worst in nine years of conflict. Audio

At the same time as the service in Linton emotional remembrance services were held at Burnham Military Camp near Christchurch and at Wellington Cathedral of St Paul in the Capital. Audio

The first New Zealand soldier to die in combat in a decade has been fare welled at a two hour funeral service, with full military honours. Audio

Funeral service held for Lt Tim O'Donnell, Remembrance services for fallen soldier held in Christchurch and Wellington, Civilian casualties in Afghanistan rise, Any new project over 25-million has to… Read more Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

A new Australian study has found that eating full fat dairy products could help prevent heart disease or strokes. Audio

The radical Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Bashir has been arrested in Indonesia and accused of playing a key role in a new terrorist cell. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio