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China is due to open it's first official tourism office in Taiwan tomorrow. Audio

The new promoter of the Hamilton leg of Australian V8 supercars is planning to make the event bigger, better and profitable. Audio

The Labour Party is being labelled as desperate as it moves to rethink some of its policies. Audio

The Greek president Carolos Papoulias has issued a warning for his country to step back from the brink of social breakdown as protests over the Government's austerity measures turn deadly. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

The amount of money to set up Whanau Ora has been revealed, and on the face of it, is a lot less than was originally anticipated. Audio

The Korean-owned log ship on which two men died earlier this week has left Port Marsden after negotiations with the demoralised crew who had wanted to leave the ship immediately and fly back home to… Read more Audio

Internal Affairs is cracking down on charitable trusts which have been lavishly wining and dining publicans in bid to get their pokie machines into the best gambling spots. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

The ACC Minister Nick Smith has been accused of bullying the woman at the centre of the police rape allegations. Audio

Two officers involved in a police chase that led to the death of a teenager in Christchurch, have been cleared of misconduct by the Independent Police Conduct Authority. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio