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Police will have stronger powers to search and observe crime suspects under a bill that's been introduced to Parliament today. Audio

The US central bank today announced an unprecedented $130 billion loan to the troubled insurance giant American Insurance Group. Audio

About a thousand mourners gathered in Dunedin today to farewell swimming coach Duncan Laing. Audio

Roturua is now the town where the most forward rolls were recorded in an hour, anywhere on earth. Audio

There are reports from Zimbabwe that suggest little may have changed despite the new power sharing deal . Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

A survey by Consumer magazine shows Pak'n'Save in Auckland came fourth cheapest in the survey of 15 house brand products. Audio

Two high profile gangs have now lodged claims with the Waitangi Tribunal, for Treaty breaches at the hands of the Crown. Audio

The nurse's union is embarking on what it describes as a plan to get exhausted and over-worked nurses to say no to overworking. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Winston Peters is set to re-appear in front of the Privileges Committee tomorrow to give fresh evidence. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio