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Business groups are worried the United States' decision to quit the Trans Pacific Partnership will spur a lurch into economic protectionism. Audio

It's now nine days since a devastating earthquake hit Kaikoura, and the full impact on local wildlife is starting to become clear. Audio

The tiny community of Scargill, Canterbury was one of the hardest hit in last night's aftershocks. Residents describe the shake as "like a machine gun," and "like nothing I've ever felt." Audio

The strongest ever field will assemble for next year's ASB Women's Tennis Classic in Auckland, with four former world number ones present. Audio

A commercial fisherman who caused the death of 39 albatrosses has been sentenced to 300 hours' community work. Tracy Neal was in court. Audio

All but one of the country's district health boards are failing to meet the government's time targets for cancer treatment. Audio

Political and community leaders are supporting a decision to remove a controversial Imam from his role within the Federation of Islamic Associations. Audio

Nigel Hampton QC applied for a stay in sealing the Pike River mine, but has just found out that request has been declined. Audio

The company set to supply concrete to seal the Pike River Mine has pulled out, in respect to the families who want the mine left open. Audio