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A mystery around a signature on a New Zealand painting - it wasn't visible in a catalogue 40 years ago, but is now - has been solved. Audio

China has been blanketed with smog as the country turns on its heating for winter. Audio

As you've just heard, Labour MPs walked out Parliament this afternoon after John Key said they were 'backing rapists' over the Christmas Island riots. Audio

Maori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell says his receptionists don't speak Maori and he wouldn't make them redundant because of it. Audio

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