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The Papua New Guinea government's plan to use the death penalty to deter violent crimes against women is being met with skepticism. Audio

Prime Minister has paid his respects at the tangi of former Maori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia at Hauiti Marae in Tologa Bay today. Audio

A former Wellington art gallery owner who sexually preyed on young boys and posted images of his offending online is tonight starting a lengthy jail term. Audio

Representatives from nearly every iwi in the country have arrived the funeral of long-serving Labour MP, Parekura Horomia; And many thousands of mourners are expected at the funeral service for Mr… Read more Audio

A forum's heard from older people in Christchurch saying they feel vulnerable, misled, and left out in the cold when it comes to earthquake repairs and payouts. Audio

A High Court judge in Wellington has told a young killer from a violent family, that his future had looked promising and he could have made something of himself. Audio

New Zealand Post has signalled to the Government it will need to invest in KiwiBank in two years' time to ensure the bank continues to grow. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The mother of a man electrocuted in his home because of a badly installed cable says she's glad the electricians responsible have been named and shamed. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The Police investigating the gunning down of road worker George Taiaroa near Atiamuri in March have ruled out any gang link but won't comment on it being a racial killing. Audio

Pressure on National MP Aaron Gilmore is ramping up, as unions call for him to resign and a political commentator says he has no future in politics. Audio