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The Palestinian Authority is facing increasing criticism over its decision to ask the United Nations to defer a debate on last year's conflict in Gaza. Audio

Now back to the earthquakes off Vanuatu that triggered a tsunami warning for much of the western Pacific. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has come out fighting after the country's highest court overturned a law granting him immunity from prosecution. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The Pharmaceutical Society says making cold and flu tablets prescription-only is"draconian". Audio

The Civil Defence Ministry here has cancelled its tsunami advisory for New Zealand. Audio

Several strong earthquakes that struck between Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands this morning have caused widespread panic accross the Pacific, triggering tsunami warnings. Audio

Scientists in Australia say they have found a way to double the time a donor heart can exist outside a patient. Audio

A 23-year-old man is recovering in hospital after being held down and stabbed repeatedly with a pocket knife in central Wellington. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

While aid agencies say they're overwhelmed by the response to last week's Tsunami, people's generosity may actually be hindering relief efforts. Audio