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Islamic State supporters are being blamed for shooting a man outside an Islamic centre in Sydney today. Audio

The Prime Minister says the Government is being quite cautious, in the approach it intends to take in the fight against Islamic State. Audio

The 70 year old had gone into St Winifred's Hospital for 18 days of respite care while his wife went overseas to visit family. Audio

A resthome patient, so badly cared for, he had to have his leg amputated. John Key promises an independent stance on the fight against Islamic State and a NZ horse is among the favourites to win the… Read more Audio

An auction house that sells many of the paintings created by reknowned artist Charles F. Goldie says they could be banned from leaving the country in the next few years. The Forest Industry… Read more Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

"When thunder roars - go indoors", that's the advice from an American professor who has investigated what happens to your brain when you're hit by lightning. Audio

Worksafe has laid twelve charges against the country's only commercial dive school over the death of a student. Audio

Forestry owners and contractors will not yet commit to introducing every recommendation an expert panel has suggested to stop people dying and being hurt in the industry. Audio

A New Zealand specialist in infectious diseases is backing the American nurse who's defied a voluntary ebola quarantine and gone out for a bike ride. Audio

England's netballers can claim their first Test series victory over New Zealand tonight in Palmerston North, while the Silver Ferns have one more chance to end their longest-ever losing streak. Audio

The Forest Industry Contractors Association is praising the findings of a major review into safety and workplace practices which recommend creating an industry action group, that includes a Māori… Read more Audio