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Ngarimu Blair of Ngati Whatua o Orakei was one of the organisers of a hikoi in May when seven thousand people marched in protest at the exclusion of Maori seats on a super city council. Audio

Mr Key says this decision is also consistent with the general view of the National Party and he says Mr Hide's opposition to the seats was taken into consideration but was not a dominant factor. Audio

An Australian man who won a $2 million Lotto prize waited for seven months before claiming his winnings, while he mentally prepared himself. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Polling has now closed in the Afghan election amid widespread claims of vote-rigging and corruption. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The police say two tourists who had to be rescued from the Nelson Lakes National Park yesterday were totally unprepared for the freezing alpine conditions. Audio

The death of a fifth dog has led to renewed calls for people to stay off Auckland's Eastern Beaches, but one mayor is sticking to his guns telling locals to ignore the public health warnings. Audio

Protestors in New Caledonia have said tomorrow will be a day of action aimed at winning the release of a jailed union leader. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Fletcher Building has been fined $170,000 over the death of a Nelson worker who was buried in sand inside the bin he was cleaning. Audio

More Australians are choosing to holiday in New Zealand then ever before. Audio