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The Kohanga Reo movement says the Crown has objected to its plea for an urgent Waitangi Tribunal hearing, but shouldn't try to stop it; The Mana Party holds its first annual general meeting tomorrow… Read more Audio

An Auckland father has been spared a conviction over the death of his three-year-old son who was killed when the family's van rolled into an Otago lake at Easter. Audio

After five years of at times bitter wrangling, the first match has been played at Dunedin's new multi-sports stadium. Audio

The local sharemarket's reeling after copping its biggest one-day loss in two years amid global alarm at the Eurozone debt crisis and weakness in America. Audio

Auckland drivers are being warned they'll will be hit in the pocket twice if a congestion charge goes ahead. Audio

The Earthquake Commission is looking at increasing the size of the team investigating fraudalent claims in Canterbury. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The country's first study into "girl fighting" warns of a flourishing culture amongst teens of put-downs and intimidation that is going to lead to more violence. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Our Political Editor Brent Edwards joins us. Audio

The Public Service Association is urging political parties to stop using the counrty's top spy as a political football. Audio

Asia's been something of a safe haven for investors but even it failed to escape today's America Europe double punch. Audio