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The government says it's nine day fortnight initiative, the Job Support Scheme, has so far saved 538 jobs. Audio

The Labour Minister, Kate Wilkinson, has announced the terms of reference of a nationwide review of the adventure tourism sector. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

Those who cause trouble while drinking in Southland could be hit with demerit points and ultimately banned from buying alcohol, if a group of local teenagers gets their way. Audio

News from the business sector. Audio

The American woman, Jaycee Dugard, who was held captive for eighteen years, has spoken publicly for the first time since she was discovered living with her alleged captors. Audio

The ACC Minister Nick Smith has been forced to apologise over comments he made about the support given to families of those who commit suicide. Audio

Politicians are being given an F for Fail over the way the Government is pushing through its revised Emissions Trading Scheme. Audio

The group of Sri Lankans on a boat moored in the West of Java have made a desperate plea to Australia to consider their bids for asylum, but Canberra insists it is a matter for Indonesia. Audio

It's emerged that the Italian Fascist dictator, Benito Mussolini, was once a British spy. Audio

There's been fervent debate on the Kapiti Coast today over contentious roading plans for the district. Audio

The little spotted kiwi, or the flightless national bore according to some, one of five varieties of our national bird which has finally soared to victory in the Bird of the Year poll. Audio