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The Electricity Commission has called a special meeting to discuss the proposed upgrade to the Cook Strait power cable. Audio

The credit crunch has claimed another high profile victim. Audio

Some of the biggest names in sailing's America's Cup could be racing in Auckland next summer. Audio

Two babies are dead and hundreds of others across China have kidney stones after drinking formula. Audio

Much of Kapiti's coastline could be opened up for nude swimming and sunbathing if a proposed new bylaw comes into force. Audio

The Aeroflot plane, a Boeing 737, crashed on an internal flight as it was coming in to land. Audio

Zimbabwe's president Robert Mugabe is welcoming fellow African leaders to Harare for a crucial ceremony later today. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

A prominent Hawke's Bay based wine company Craggy Range has been implicated in an alleged illegal worker scam. Audio

It may come as something of a surprise to some but political parties in New Zealand mostly keep their promises. Audio

The Government is taking a fresh look at measures against gangs in the light of a South Australian law. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio