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Since 2003 the U.S. soldiers in their Humvees and Abrams tanks have been a fixture on the streets of Iraq. Audio

The Health and Disability Commissioner says he's comfortable with a move towards more surgery being carried out in private hospitals as long as it's done right. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

After five months in office President Obama is getting high public approval ratings and a great deal of media coverage. Audio

The Prime Minister has knocked back an offer to cancel the smacking referendum, saying that reopening the debate on changing the law could distract the New Zealand public and Parliament for months. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

About 200 people braved the cold outside Parliament today for the launch of a national campaign to close the pay gap between men and women. Audio

There's anger in Rotorua tonight at a decision to release from prison one of the people found guilty of abusing the murdered toddler Nia Glassie. Audio

The Ministry of Social Development has confirmed that it will cut 200 jobs, with 80 of the positions being axed from Child Youth and Family. Audio

The family of the paraplegic man who was killed by police after he shot an officer and a neighbour, have spoken of their grief and apologised for the hurt caused. Audio

The beleaguered clothing company Line 7 has today turned down any assistance from the government. Audio

The Health and Disability Commissioner Ron Paterson is warning that private hospitals will have to show they can cope with unexpected post-operative complications if they're going to take on more… Read more Audio