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An advocate for Filipino dairy workers is worried some workers may be exploited if they are dependent on good feedback from their employers to stay in the country. Audio

Officials have flagged the idea of selling off some of 500 hectares of Christchurch's most damaged land, along the Avon River from its mouth right up into the middle of the city. Audio

The opposition has laid into the Government in Parliament this afternoon over the quarterly unemployment rate hitting 6 percent. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A researcher says setting extra nationwide targets would go a long way to reduce gaps between Maori and non-Maori in health. Audio

With unemployment hitting 6 percent today - there were many more jobs than job-seekers at a speed-dating jobs fair in Dunedin today set up to attract workers an hour down the road. Audio

The Southern Steel's Janine Southby has become the new coach of the Silver Ferns. Audio

The court martial of a corporal accused of assault has ended with hugs and relief for the soldier. Audio

A parliamentary inquiry is hearing repeated testimony of severe short comings in the help for children with special needs such as autism. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

People are spending more money on pub and club poker machines, despite a decline in the number of pokies. Audio

Police are investigating a mystery vessel found at the bottom of Picton harbour. Audio