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News from the Waatea team. Audio

KiwiRail says it can't rule out closing under-used lines to save money, as it faces the prospect of its $90,000,000 government subsidy being scrapped. Audio

Western powers have condemned Iran for test firing its most advanced long range missiles, with the United States calling the move"provocative". Audio

In the Philipines, nearly 400,000 people have taken shelter in evacuation camps after tropical storm Ketsana sparked the country's worst flooding in four decades. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

Plans to enlarge a shopping mall in the Wellington suburb of Johnsonville have been approved by the City Council, despite estimates the development will cause retailers in the capital to lose millions… Read more Audio

School support staff dressed in the Minister of Education's favourite colour and got praise for choosing pink. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Being holed up in an embassy in Honduras hasn't stopped its ousted president from speaking to the UN General Assembly. Audio

The Government says a shakeup in the funding for rural broadband is required if it's to achieve its target of rolling out faster internet across the country in the next six years. Audio

Waikato Police are still searching for an escaped inmate they say is dangerous and should not be approached. Audio

Thousands of people have celebrated the life of Sir Howard Morrison at his funeral in Rotorua. Audio