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News from the Waatea team. Audio

In just under two weeks the Finance Minister, Bill English, will deliver his second Budget. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

An Australian academic has told pre-school teachers that children should not be exposed to any television before the age of two. Audio

Public health researchers are criticising the Advertising Standards Authority, saying it's failing to prevent junk food manufacturers targetting children through marketing. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The US Coastguard says oil, from an explosion on a Gulf of Mexico oil rig which later sank, has now started to wash ashore. Audio

Medsafe has ordered the immediate recall of four brands of erectile dysfunction pills and is warning men to stop taking them because of significant health risks. Audio

Britain's opposition Conservatives are expected to top the polls in the country's closest election in three decades. Audio

Telecom's flagship XT network has been plagued with failures because it wasn't ready to handle large volumes of mobile traffic. Audio

The new Israeli Ambassador to New Zealand hopes his new posting will improve tourism and trade between the countries. Audio

A well dressed man who was parked at a lookout on Christchurch's Port Hills may hold a clue to the whereabouts of missing woman Emma Campbell. Audio