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An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

News from the business and financial sector. Audio

Kiwirail has confirmed up to 45 workers at it's Dunedin factory will lose their jobs. Audio

Thousands of people are turning down the opportunity to live in a state house because the buildings are either in poor condition or not suitable. Audio

Scientists in Auckland are investigating whether traffic near schools can cause long term health problems for children. Audio

The head of the Tax Working Group is worried by the raft of tax exclusions and exemptions in the Labour Party's economic package, unveiled today. Audio

At least five companies are being investigated by the Canterbury Regional Council for dumping or burning earthquake demolition rubble illegally. Audio

The death toll in the Mumbai attacks is being revised by India's Home Ministry, which now says 17 people were killed when three bombs ripped through the country's financial capital during yesterday… Read more Audio

Hone Harawira says his allegiance to the Treaty of Waitangi is more important than his loyalty to the Queen; The first rehabilitation and integration unit in New Zealand for Maori inmates, opened… Read more Audio

Smokers in Auckland have had a reprieve, after a proposal to make public places smokefree was thrown out by the council. Audio

Another tense round of talks on the US debt has ended with the President Obama walking out after declaring he was willing to stake his re-election on the outcome. Audio

More on the Labour Party's economic policy which was released today and, as predicted, includes a capital gains tax. Audio