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Hamilton police are worried a gunman who robbed a woman in her own home while her children slept in the next room will strike again. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

The Dow Jones has surged to clear the ten thousand mark, but the fortunes of the US dollar, the world's reserve currency, are less optimistic. Audio

The Minister of Labour won't say whether carrying rescue equipment should be a basic requirement for adventure tourism companies. Audio

The actor, writer, poet and film-maker Martyn Sanderson has died aged 71. Audio

Severe weather warnings are in place for central and northern parts of the North Island. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

The mobile phone company 2 Degrees is demanding the government ends the 'stranglehold' Telecom and Vodafone have on cellphone towers which it says is forcing out competition and scarring the… Read more Audio

The group of Sri Lankans on a boat moored in the West of Java have made a desperate plea to Australia and other countries to consider their bids for asylum. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The dollar hit a 15-month high this afternoon after a stronger than expected increase in the cost of living in the latest quarter. Audio

The Government's under fresh fire over the Emissions Trading Scheme, this time for rushing the select committee process which is considering proposed changes. Audio