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A mother grieving for her son who died in state care says she is devastated that Oranga Tamariki did not alert her as soon as he was… Read more Audio

The World Health Organization has said the world should do more to prepare for a possible coronavirus pandemic.

The WHO says it is too early to call the outbreak a pandemic but countries should be… Read more Audio

World markets have plunged as the number of coronavirus cases outside China surge.

The Dow was down by a thousand points at midday in New York following steep losses in Asia and Europe.

Here the NZX… Read more Audio

Disgraced Hollywood producer, Harvey Weinstein, has been convicted of sexual assault by a New York jury.

However, he was acquitted on two counts of predatory sexual assault - the most serious charges… Read more Audio

The Black caps captain Kane Williamson says there wasn't any talk within his side about rebounding from their humiliation in Australia earlier this summer. Read more Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Read more Audio

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is fighting extradition to the United States at a hearing today in London.

Assange faces charges related to the leaking of government secrets. Vincent McAviney has… Read more Audio

It's expected around 1500 forestry workers will have lost their jobs by the end of the month, due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Forest Industry Contractors Association chief executive Prue Younger… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Read more Audio

A brief update from the business sector. Read more Audio

Musicans from around the country took their instruments to the grounds of Parliament yesterday to celebrate the 87th birthday of RNZ Concert.

In one of the more soothing demonstrations seen at… Read more Audio

Universities are scrambling to convince officials they can safely manage an influx of students from China if the coronavirus travel ban is relaxed.

New Zealand's borders are currently closed to all… Read more Audio