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A Christchurch pensioner wants an apology and compensation from the police after an independent investigation found officers used excessive force in him during an arrest which was unjustified and… Read more Audio

The Government is offering a signficant enticement to people to buy shares in Meridian Energy in the face of public disenchantment with its asset sales programme. Audio

It will be harder for people with a low deposit to get a home loan from the start of October. Audio

The Reserve Bank reveals its plan for home buyers with low deposits. Buying Meridian shares on layby and a pensioner roughed-up by police demands compensation. Audio

A Christchurch community group says it's unrealistic for the city council to expect every property owner to pay for an inspection of their sewage pipes. Audio

A record number of Maori candidates are standing for election to Northland councils in October; The Ministry of Social Development says it's working towards having iwi help to run family group… Read more Audio

An Ashburton dairy herd manager told investigators he was sickened by what he'd done in breaking the tails of more than 150 cows. Audio

A lawyer for the owner of a Wellington heritage building who fighting to be able to demolish it has told the Environment Court the eight story block is a ghost and has no commercial value. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A good friend of the New Zealand rider killed at the Somerford Park Horse Trials in the UK has described what happened as a freak accident. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

To Australia now where the latest poll has prime minister Kevin Rudd's personal popularity at a record low. Audio