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The Cuban boy at the centre of a bitter international custody battle ten years ago, has made a rare public appearance, joining President Castro at a commemorative service in Havana. Audio

In Thailand a national phone-in's been collecting ideas about reform and reconciliation. Audio

Dozens of protesters have confronted film goers in Tokyo enraged that a handful of cinemas are screening The Cove - an Oscar winning documentary which chronicles the slaughter of dolphins in western… Read more Audio

Police in Melbourne say an operation targeting violence against Indian students is having some success. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

A giant ship able to suck in and clean huge amounts of contaminated sea water is being tested as a new way of fighting the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Audio

There have been claims of censorship in Papua New Guinea relating to the country's burgeoning blogging community. Audio

It's been the bloodiest election campaign for 15 years and now voting has begun in nearly half of Mexico's states to choose governors and mayors. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

The worst mouse plague since 1993 is devastating crops across three states in Australia. Audio

An emergency summit to address the continuing political instability in Somalia is due to start in a few hours time. Audio

A new consumer survey shows more people are feeling upbeat about the economy and their bank balances. Audio