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The Canterbury District Health Board says people could die as a result of Government plans to reduce the red tape controlling the quality of drinking water. Audio

Fears people could die if red tape for water quality is reduced, Disgraced lawyer avoids being struck-off but faces suspension, The Law Society reacts to Comesky suspension, BP begins tests on capping… Read more Audio

The police investigating the shooting of a 31 year old Feilding dairy farmer say they still haven't established a motive. Audio

The High Court in London has been hearing claims that the Foreign Office actively supported sending British terror suspects to the American detention camp at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba after the September… Read more Audio

The United States commander in Iraq is warning that American bases there should be prepared for more attacks from Iranian backed militias in coming months. Audio

The President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan has apologised for the latest killings of three British servicemen by a local soldier. Audio

An anti-smoking group is criticising Government funding cuts to a highly successful campaign, which encourages young people to quit the habit. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

The Australian government has rejected an offer from the government of Nauru to host Julia Gillard's proposed regional processing centre for asylum seekers. Audio

The Iranian nuclear scientist Shahram Amiri has shown up in Washington and is currently at the Pakistani embassy demanding to be returned to his country. Audio

A group of Maori have travelled to Papua New Guinea to provide business advice in the areas of forestry, fisheries and land ownership. Audio

Universities and Polytechs will soon have to justify the fees they charge students for health and counselling services, learning support and recreation centres. Audio