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8:20 AM.A constitutional law expert says a police decision on the illegal spying on Kim Dotcom is woeful. Audio

8:16 AM.The Committee to Protect Journalists say they hope a New Zealand journalist detained in Egypt will be released soon. Audio

8:10 AM.The five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council members are meeting again in New York, as Western powers consider possible military action against the Syrian government over last… Read more Audio

7:58 AM.The Australian election race is over - at least, according to a betting agency across the Tasman. Audio

7:56 AM.An Auckland juror who refused to take his oath has had a 10-day jail sentence changed to a 750 dollar fine. Audio

7:51 AM.There were several questions we wanted to put to the Civil Aviation Authority. Audio

7:47 AM.A former safety manager from the Civil Aviation Authority has been found not guilty of all charges laid against him in respect of a forged email which ended up before a Coroner's inquest. Audio

7:43 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

7:38 AM.The Australian entertainer Rolf Harris has been charged with nine counts of indecent assault and four of making indecent images of children. Audio

7:35 AM.Solid Energy's board has drawn up a proposal for a staged re-entry into the Pike River Mine and have sent it to Labour Minister Simon Bridges. Audio

7:26 AM.The Labour Party says public confidence in the Government's intelligence agencies will be further eroded by the police's decision not to lay charges over illegal spying. Audio

7:24 AM.People who lost their savings in Ross Asset Management say they don't accept claims convicted fraudster David Ross has no money to compensate them. Audio

7:20 AM.A New Zealand journalist reporting for Al Jazeera is being detained by Egyptian authorities. Audio

7:17 AM.New Zealand infant formula manufacturers are heading to China to reassure their clients everything's okay. Audio

7:09 AM.The United States and Britain 's moves towards military action against Syria are stalling with caution and patience now being urged. Audio

6:46 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

6:41 AM.The Labour Party says public confidence in the Government's intelligence agencies will be further eroded by the police's decision not to lay charges over illegal spying. Audio

6:36 AM.Britain's Parliament has been recalled for an emergency debate during which prime minister David Cameron said taking action against Syria was not about choosing sides but was necessary to condemn a… Read more Audio

6:26 AM.A West Coast commercial eeler says splitting the South Island eel quota into shortfin and longfin will be devastating to Maori; A Maori health provider in Gisborne says it is in talks with local… Read more Audio

6:21 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

6:17 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

6:14 AM.The Government has been accused of misleading its MPs and the public over how many jobs will be created by SkyCity convention centre deal. Audio

6:00 AM.Signs that America's and Britain's push for a military strike against Syria is stalling. A New Zealand journalist is detained while on assignment for Al Jazeera in Cairo and New Zealand infant formula… Read more Audio

8:54 AM.Dunedin's St Clair beach community has vowed it will not be ignored again by the city council as it searches for a long-term solution to the area's failed sea wall. Audio

8:51 AM.Britain's High Commissioner to New Zealand says more British businesses could look at setting up outposts in this country, making the most of the difference in time zones. Audio