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News from the Waatea team. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

The United States President Barack Obama has demanded action now from Congress to fix his country's healthcare system. Audio

The Labour Party has tackled the government in Parliament over the controversy around the Deputy Prime Minister Bill English, and his ministerial housing allowance. Audio

The Prime Minister John Key says this morning's arson attack on his electorate office could have been disastrous, and will lead to a security review. Audio

An 18-year old woman has been charged with the murder of her premature baby. She appeared in Waitakere District Court this afternoon. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

World tennis #1 Roger Federer has beaten 12th seed Robin Soderling 6-love, 6-3, 6-7, 7-6, to reach the semi-finals of the U.S. Open. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

A mother-of-six has been found guilty of seriously injuring one of her sons, and failing to get medical help immediately after he fell unconscious. Audio

DHBs in Auckland are coming under increasing pressure to sort out community lab testing amid growing anger from doctors who say the new service is still not good enough. Audio

The Reserve Bank Governor is warning New Zealanders they'll jeopardise the climb out of recession if they once again embark on a debt-fuelled housing binge. Audio