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The Housing Minister, Nick Smith, has defended his decision to stay on in his ministerial home for a couple of weeks, after resigning from Cabinet last year. Audio

The police say a man who shot himself as officers moved in on him last night was the ex-partner of the woman killed in a double homicide in South Auckland. Audio

The chair of a collective of nine central Hawke's Bay Marae says it has secured a written assurance from the local regional council - giving the group a say on the development of the Ruataniwha dam… Read more Audio

Eighteen people have been arrested today in relation to six seperate gang shootings last year. Audio

The Government is defending the use of Facebook to seek personal information on New Zealanders. Audio

A High Court judge wiped tears from her eyes as she spoke of the tragic consequences of playing with guns. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Mighty River Power's annual profit has jumped by two thirds, due to lower costs and higher sales in its first result since its share listing. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

More now on the shock new test results out today show there was no risk of botulism from Fonterra's milk powder. Audio

The Prime Minister John Key has spoken to his Australian counterpart, Kevin Rudd this afternoon, about the mounting crisis in Syria. Audio

Shock new test results out today show there was no risk of botulism in Fonterra's milk powder. Audio