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The Silver Ferns open their Netball World Championship campaign against Fiji in Singapore this evening, with the New Zealanders hoping to end Australia's recent dominance at the tournament. Audio

To the Uk and our correspondent in London Barney Burnham. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A sociologist invited to a Hell's Angels party is asking why police put so much effort into clamping down on it. Audio

Asahi offers $129 million for Charlie's. Audio

The family and friends of a woman who died after being hit by a bus in central Wellington is calling for barriers on some footpaths. Audio

Details of the charges laid against Allan Hubbard have been revealed, accusing the businessman of mismanaging millions of dollars worth of investments. Audio

A Massey University drugs researcher says banning the legal highs currently on sale in New Zealand will not stop the problem, with many other products available to take their place. Audio

The Government says it will make the transfer of the permit for mining at Pike River to a new owner contigent on a credible plan to recover the remains of the 29 miners. Audio

His sister's won a stunning victory in Thailand's election, but Thaksin Shinawatra says he's not now planning a return from his self imposed exile. Audio

The eastern Bay of Plenty tribe, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui, is trying to persuade wavering communities to oppose deepsea petroleum drilling, before the return of the oil giant Petrobras; A lawyer says the… Read more Audio

More now on the the Government's move to sure-up the country's transport, water, sewerage, energy and communication networks in the wake of the Canterbury earthquakes. Audio