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A Black Caps team lambasted by many as useless is today basking in the afterglow of this morning's surprise one-day win over South Africa. Audio

Members of the Ratana Church have been welcoming the first visitors on to their marae today near Whanganui - including an indigenous Ainu delegation from Japan; Maori in Wairarapa have placed a rahui… Read more Audio

America's top commander in Afghanistan has been cleared by a Pentagon inquiry into allegations of professional misconduct over email exchanges with a Florida socialite. Audio

A vote of no confidence in the teachers' Novopay payroll system is being threatened. Audio

More on dolphins, 700 of them are reported to have been slaughtered by Solomon Islands villagers who say they've been forced into it by broken promises. Audio

The Ministry for Primary Industries has seized items off a fishing boat as it investigates claims from spying conservationists about illegal fishing in a marine mammal sanctuary. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The All Whites captain and 2010 World Cup star Ryan Nelsen has officially called time on his playing career. Audio

A teenager who was in the minivan that crashed in Kenya killing four people has told how he tried to help survivors despite being injured himself. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

As for the scrub fire at West Melton west of Christchurch, the cause of that's now being investigated. Audio

Firefighters and helicopters are still battling a blaze on Great Barrier Island, while another fire, this time near Christchurch, has injured one person and forced others to evacuate. Audio