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An Otago lines company which refused to reconnect a remote customer has reached an out of court settlement in the first criminal prosecution taken by the Electricity Authority. Audio

The leader of the left-wing party, Syriza, that's swept to an historic win in Greece's election is promising an end to austerity. Audio

Safety officials want children banned from riding quad bikes or motorcycles following the death of a six-year-old girl in Wairarapa yesterday. Audio

Department of Conservation fire technical support officer Craig Alexander. Audio

A fire has closed the highway over Arthur's Pass with hot wind fanning the flames which stretch along the roadside. Audio

The family of two brothers who drowned at Gisborne's Makarori Beach is tonight helping police with the search for one of them. Audio

The family of two brothers who drowned at Gisborne's Makarori Beach is tonight helping police with the search for one of them. A fire has closed the highway over Arthur's Pass with hot wind fanning… Read more Audio

The annual celebrations to mark the birth of Ratana Church's prophet, Tahupotiki Wiremu Ratana, has drawn MPs and ministers from across the political spectrum to Rātana marae. The man credited with… Read more Audio

Two years ago the Government abandoned plans to overhaul the Resource Management Act when two of its support parties - United Future and the Maori Party - opposed it. Now National has enough votes in… Read more Audio

Monopoly is celebrating 80 years as a family favourite. Audio

Aucklanders are keen for light rail to get the go-ahead, but say they'll accept anything, if it will solve their traffic woes. Audio

Petrol buyers in regional NZ are applauding the Automobile Association's call for a ministerial review into the cost of fuel. Audio