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An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

A documentary based on the life of an unconventional Hawke's Bay family could be making its way down the red carpet for next year's Oscars. Audio

Restaurateurs in Wellington are confident they can work wonders with a tab of about a hundred dollars per head, for meals being billed to the taxpayer Audio

Conservationists say plans for marine protected areas off the South Island's West Coast are biased in favour of fishing interests. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

More heavy rain is forecast to hit the already flood-ravaged Pakistan over the next 36 hours. Audio

Joining us is the President of Federated Farmer's Tararua branch. Audio

Federated Farmers says it will sign up but not today and claims most locals think the river is in pretty good shape. Audio

The vests - which cost up to 500 dollars each - are being issued to security officers at Christchurch and Hilmorton Hospitals. Audio

Security staff at Christchurch hospitals get stab-proof vests. Farmers lash out at a new attempt to clean up the Manawatu River and more rain is forecast for flood-ravaged Pakistan. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

A week after his former MP, Chris Carter, said Labour could not win next year's election with him as leader, Phil Goff is adamant he is the best person for the job. Audio