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One of two men accused of the gruesome murder of a Korean hitchhiker near Westport in 2003 has pleaded guilty. Audio

The government has announced a 10.4 billion dollar package to help counter the global economic crisis. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Party leader John Key has today released maternity policy pledges worth almost 29 million dollars a year. Audio

Putaruru in South Waikato and at Mount Maunganui are to close resulting in the loss of more than 300 jobs. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Matthew Peddie has been at the High Court where the woman gave evidence today. Audio

Political editor Brent Edwards gives a down the middle account of the two parties economic plans. Audio

Australia's oldest person is celebrating her 112th birthday at her Melbourne nursing home today. Audio

Balding men used to be able to blame their mothers for the genes that led to their hair loss. Audio

Christchurch researchers are investigating what prevents girls who are good at science at school from becoming scientists. Audio

A paper by a Swinburn University professor reveals a shift in voter sentiment. Audio