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The private sector is to build and run the country's newest prison - a one-thousand bed facility to be built in Wiri, South Auckland. Audio

An earthquake measuring 7.1 on the richter scale has left at least 300 people dead and more than eight thousand injured in northwestern China's remote Qinghai province. Audio

More now on President Obama's declaration the world is now more secure from the threat of nuclear terrorism with several leaders agreeing to relinquish their highly enriched uranium. Audio

Pope Benedict's number two at the Vatican has attempted to defuse the clerical sex abuse scandal afflicting the Catholic Church by saying there's a link between homosexuality and paedophilia. Audio

Mayors on the West Coast say they're determined to cash in on the Rugby World Cup, even though there are no games or teams assigned to the region. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

The government's overhaul of the governing bodies of the nation's 20 polytechnics began today. Audio

The Chinese owned company seeking to buy 24 central North Island dairy farms has also got its eye on a significant number of properties further afield - including in the South Island. Audio

The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found the actions of a Senior Police Officer who refused a breath test after reports he'd been drink-driving, amounted to misconduct. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

The Maori Party MP, Hone Harawira, is backing a call to have a tidal energy project planned for the Kaipara Harbour put on hold. Audio

The Prime Minister John Key says the UN's nuclear watchdog is likely to play a crucial and expanded role in securing nuclear materials around the world. Audio