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An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Pregnant women may be able to halve their risk of having a late stillbirth by sleeping on their left hand side. Audio

The National Distribution Union says late this afternoon Pumpkin Patch gave more than 50 people at its East Tamaki premises notice they could be made redundant. Audio

Pumpkin Patch has announced plans to close its underperforming US stores, as it battles challenging retail conditions across all its markets. Audio

Returning to the trial in the High Court at New Plymouth of three men accused of murdering a fellow drug-dealer. Audio

The Fijian military commander who fled to Tonga to escape sedition charges is now calling for pro-democracy groups to form a united front. Audio

Thousands of homes are still without water after Monday's severe aftershocks caused widespread damage to Christchurch's water suppy. Audio

As tempers start to fray in Christchurch over when the government will tell people if they have to move, attention is focusing on what safe parts of the city could be developed for new housing. Audio

Early risers tomorrow may be lucky enough to see an unusual lunar eclipse. Audio

The Electricity Authority has upheld its finding against Genesis Energy over a price surge three months ago, but it will take longer for there to be any remedy to it. Audio

The jury has returned but has not yet delivered its verdict in the trial of three men accused of murdering a fellow drug-dealer. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio