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The United Nations says more needs to be done to improve literacy rates across Africa. Audio

A Victoria University researcher says banning drivers from using handheld mobile phones probably won't have much effect. Audio

As we heard earlier in the programme, the two year countdown to the Rugby World Cup is underway. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

There's been a major drugs raid on the Spanish island of Ibiza - famous for its party lifestyle. Audio

We cross now to China and our correspondent in Beijing, Quentin Sommerville. Audio

Australian women could be serving in frontline combat missions in countries like Afghanistan. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

Tomorrow President Obama will deliver one of the most important speeches of his presidency. Audio

MPs have been told that getting a good outcome in a difficult birth is a matter of luck and an independent review of maternity services is needed. Audio

News from the business sector. Audio

Overseas visitors to Queenstown are skipping the country without paying millions of dollars in parking and infringment fines. Audio