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National Party leader, John Key rejects claims his plans for KiwiSaver will disadvantage low and middle income earners. Audio

Finance Minister Michael Cullen says he'll not be rushed to offer guarantees, but decision will be made before election. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Irate Contact Energy shareholders say an attempt to raise director's fees is like pigs feeding at the trough. Audio

A child witness has told of seeing Nia Glassie being kicked in the head three times as hard as a rock. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

But a leading cancer specialist says it would be a mistake for National to direct the drug-buying agency Pharmac to fund a 12-month course of the cancer treatment, reports Karen Brown. Audio

Smaller banks are first to cut interest rates after Reserve Bank slashes Official Cash Rate by full percentage point. Economist, Dr Ganesh Nana joins Mary with comment. Audio

A woman in her 30's was shot dead after she took a hostage in a Vodafone store and pointed a gun at officers in Whangarei. Audio

A scandal which has already toppled one minister in Greece could force the collapse of the country's Conservative government. Audio

New blacklist of tax havens. Audio

Amnesty International says innocent people are being executed in Nigeria due to a flawed criminal justice system. Audio