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The University of Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby has been likened to a warzone a day after unrest flared that saw police open fire on protesting students. Audio

The Prime Minister John Key has just arrived in Fiji for the start of his official visit. It's the first visit by a New Zealand leader since the Fiji's military coup in 2006. Audio

At the Court of Appeal, the Crown is arguing two murderers with extensive criminal histories should've been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Audio

Pharmac today announced that it would fund a number of new treatments for the treatment of advanced melanoma, hepatitis C and nephrotic syndrome in children. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

A widely used pregnancy test kit is being investigated by Medsafe because of reports tests showed women were not pregnant, when they actually were. Audio

The husband of a zookeeper killed by a tiger says the Hamilton City Council took too long to take responsibility for her death, harming their family. Audio

As Sky and Vodafone prepare to merge, some are suggesting they will use their power to block some people from watching favourite TV programmes. Audio

The Government is considering a cash injection for Te Puea Marae in South Auckland which has been taking in homeless people with nowhere else to go. Audio

The Reserve Bank is targetting resident property investors and considering clamping down further on their access to credit to buy houses. Audio

Westpac and ANZ have slapped major restrictions on lending to foreign buyers effective from today. Audio