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Christchurch home owners, who last week were told that they will have to abandon their properties, are this week trying to determine the nitty gritty of what the decision will mean for them. Audio

The Dunedin city council has approved a rates hike of seven-point-seven percent as it struggles to deal with mounting debt. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

The trial of the four most senior surviving leaders of Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge regime has begun at a court in Phnom Penh today. Audio

A cloud of volcanic ash from Chile is on the move, after disrupting the plans of thousands of air travellers. Audio

The Maori Party co-leader, Tariana Turia, says it's too early to write off doing a deal with the Mana Party, and it's a suggestion that will be considered. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Happy Feet, the Emperor penguin, has successfully undergone another round of surgery at Wellington Zoo today. Audio

Disturbing images have emerged from North Korea revealing that both children and soldiers are going hungry because of chronic food shortages. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Authorities at the Pike River Mine have given the green light for re-entry work to begin tomorrow - but admit the operation is not risk free. Audio

The Prime Minister John Key and his wife Bronagh have just completed a visit to the Taj Mahal in India. Audio