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Scientists are investigating whether taking vitamin D tablets can prevent Multiple Sclerosis. Audio

The Maori Council's solicitor, Donna Hall, predicts a bid to debate Maori water rights in the Supreme Court could cost at least a quarter of a million dollars; The lawyer for the widow of James… Read more Audio

A quarry company cutting into an Otago ridge named by Captain Cook has been challenged in court to produce the consent that allows it to carry on. Audio

A fund manager acting for about 800 investors who lost money in a debt security scheme, called Credit Sails, says the deal was designed to fail. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Divers have found a 15 tonne digger lost out at sea in the Bay of Plenty ten years ago. Audio

As the first victims of the Connecticut school massacre are buried, two pro-gun have senators called for changes to firearm laws. Audio

The Supreme Court has come down on the side of the Pakeha wife of a Maori man whose Tuhoe family took his body away from her to bury in the Bay of Plenty. Audio

Cyclone Evan is moving south away from Fiji leaving behind hundreds of damaged houses and about 8000 people holed up in evacuation centres. Audio

The Greens say the Government's chances of getting back to surplus are looking more tenuous than ever. Audio

Labour is accusing the Government of being the Christmas grinch, after it announced a big increase in fuel taxes. Audio

Rowing, rugby sevens, and equestrian win gold in the latest round of high performance sports funding announced today while swimming has lost out. Audio