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Ferry services between Tonga's islands will resume next month with a temporary replacement on the way for the Princess Ashika, which sank last year. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

A computer repairman who stole photos of naked children and pregnant women from his clients' computers is tonight beginning a two and a half year jail sentence. Audio

Auckland health chiefs are urging the elderly not to put off getting the medical care they need as rolling stoppages and strikes by hospital radiographers are set to escalate. Audio

David Bain's lead lawyer says a claim for compensation is fair, despite Mr Bain not fitting the Government's criteria to apply. Audio

A former IHC employee has been jailed for 3 years for defrauding the charity of almost 6-hundred-thousand dollars. Audio

In Australia, the Education Union has released a survey of principals that claims students, parents and whole communities have been stigmatised by how their school is rated. Audio

In Los Angeles, plans to build four luxury mansions behind the Hollywood sign have fallen foul of the public's love affair with the iconic hillside view. Audio

A feminist economist and a men's rights advocate have joined criticism of the proposed welfare reforms, which they say are discriminatory. Audio

The Capital and Coast District Health Board is proposing cuts to its community services in the face of huge debt. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

The Russian and US governments are set to announce a reduction in their nuclear weapons arsenal. Audio