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The architects of a proposed one-point-eight million dollar surf club on Wellington's south coast are standing by their design, despite criticism from some locals that the new building will look like… Read more Audio

Scientists at Queensland's University of Technology are looking at whether a super high factor sunscreen is needed to help fight melanoma. Audio

After a day of violent protest that has left up to a hundred dead, it is not clear who is in charge in Kyrgyzstan. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Scientists say that Japanese people have a natural advantage when it comes to digesting sushi. Audio

Researchers have found that moderate exercise during pregnancy means women have lighter babies. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

One of the controversial plans in the Labour Party's manifesto is a proposal to abolish The House of Lords and replace it with an elected Upper House. Audio

Pounamu carvers are hiding their snowflake greenstone after police seized almost two tonnes of it from two Hokitika stores last week. Audio

Telecom's problem-plagued XT mobile network has been hit by another fault today, with services north of the Bombay Hills through to Northland down for about four hours. Audio

The Maori Party co-leader, Tariana Turia, has been appointed as the Whanau Ora Minister to oversee the implementation of the party's flagship policy. Audio

The giant chess pieces stolen from Christchurch's Cathedral Square have been returned, plus one extra piece stolen six years ago. Audio