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The deaths of 10 French soldiers in an ambush in Afghanistan has been unsettling for those living near in the capital. Audio

Members of the European parliament have overwhelmingly backed a call for an EU-wide ban on meat from cloned animals. Audio

An economic saviour for the poor or an environmental time bomb? Audio

An update of Tangata Whenua news from the Waatea team. Audio

UN describes the effects of the drought as perhaps the most urgent situation the world body is facing. Audio

More storms are brewing in what's called hurricane alley and they could become an election issue in the US. Audio

He denies killing wife Anan Liu and wept in court today as he listened to how she died. Audio

While Wellington and Christchurch have won hosting rights for key games, Hamilton and North Harbour have missed out. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Beijing residents appear eager to retain the air quality measures imposed for the Olympics and other stories. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

It's been a fast-moving day in the donation saga surrounding New Zealand First and its leader Winston Peters. Audio