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The United Nations High Commission for Refugees in Chad has confirmed that efforts are underway to relocate 27,000 refugees from a camp located dangerously close to the Sudanese border. Audio

Scientists in Switzerland have been able to make paralysed rats run again. Audio

The French Formula One team, Renault, has escaped an immediate ban from motor racing despite admitting to what's been labelled the worst single piece of cheating in the sport's history. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Calls are being made for a much more consistent approach to the rules around so-called freedom camping. Audio

Japan's new Prime Minister makes his debut on the international stage later today with his bold plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Audio

With just three months to go before the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, the UN Secretary General, is using the UN's annual General Assembly to push leaders to"seal the deal." Audio

A coroner in Alice Springs has told an inquest"it's unacceptable that in the 21st century, packs of dogs roam the streets, biting, mauling and eating parts of citizens". Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

It's taken four years and millions of dollars to build - but a special meeting house for Fiji's Great Council of Chiefs will be opened this week. Audio

A former MP is one of four people accused of being involved in a complex pokie trust fraud. Audio

News from the business sector. Audio