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The police investigating the death of a three year old Palmerston North girl say they don't know yet whether they're dealing with an accident or something more deliberate. Audio

Fruit and vegetable growers have been quick to condemn the biosecurity changes claiming they create an unacceptable risk to their give billion dollar industry. Audio

Express arrival lanes and fewer bag checks are part of the new deal with Australia to make trans-Tasman travel easier. Audio

New light's been shed on the early career of the notorious British spy Guy Burgess. Audio

Demand for Government subsidised home insulation is outstripping supply according to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority. Audio

To the United States now - where a crime plagued city in New Jersey is talking about a midnight curfew for adults and where a man's cell phone has triggered a cooking fire. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

The capture and interrogation of a senior member of Pakistan's Taliban has led to new claims that the group's leader is dead. Audio

As Afghans prepare to head to the polls in a landmark presidential election, Taliban attacks are rocking the country with latest being an armed raid on a bank in central Kabul. Audio

Rodney Hide is denying reports that he will withdraw his support for the coalition government if Maori seats are included on Auckland's new super council. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Like it or not, in most places society dictates men should wear trousers - but on a small island of Fiji, it's just been decided pants will be banned on Sundays to bring locals good luck. Audio