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Gil Elliott, whose daughter Sophie was stabbed to death in their Dunedin home last year, comments on the new initiative. Audio

Families of homicide victims will be eligible for thousands of dollars of extra support under a new plan unveiled by the Government today. Audio

A man who beat his former partner and her teenage boarder to death in their Porirua home is tonight beginning a life sentence in prison and will be behind bars for at least 19 years. Audio

The Arctic Ocean could lose most of its ice in summertime in as little as ten years, according to new research. Audio

Two plastics recycling plants are opening in Christchurch this month. Audio

Delhi is under huge pressure to get the 2010 Commonwealth Games site ready in time. Audio

Compensation claims for poor health due to French nuclear weapons tests can be filed from next year. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Has the Obama administration decided to send more troops to Afghanistan or not? Audio

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