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New Zealand's leading runner, Nick Willis, says the only way forward is to ban Russian athletes from Rio. Audio

The Christmas Island riot has been put down but at some cost. Audio

To this side of the Tasman, where New Zealand's submission to the United Nations on Australia's human rights record has been heavily criticised for being flimsy and weak. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Organisers have hailed this year's New Zealand Trotting Cup in Christchurch a success with over 20 thousand people turning out for the event. Audio

Despite impressions to the contrary, Australian football does want the Wellington Phoenix in the A-League competition. Audio

A major elevator company must pay more than 140-thousand dollars in reparations and fines for the death of a Dunedin mechanic. Audio

Scientists are planning to use geochemical fingerprinting to discover the origins of treasured Maori cloaks. Audio

A man says Davender Singh's wife told him someone had demanded money from her husband, before stabbing him and running off with his phone. Audio

A small but gushing cluster of fans gathered to see off Prince Charles in central Auckland this morning. Audio

More now on Christmas Island, and five detainees have been hurt or need medical help after Australian riot police seized back control of the detention centre today. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio