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A new report into the escape of killer and paedophile Phillip John Smith has found he was able to exploit information gaps between several government agencies. Audio

The lawyer for convicted murderer and paedophile Phillip John Smith thinks a prison officer could be in court early next year charged with helping him get away. Audio

The lawyer for convicted murderer and paedophile Phillip John Smith says his client has named the Corrections officer he has accused of helping him flee. Audio

A Whanganui man has appeared in court accused of lying to passport officials about where convicted murdered and sex offender Phillip John Smith was living.

Convicted murderer and paedophile Phillip John Smith has pleaded not guilty to escaping prison. Smith appeared in court today. Audio

Vinicius will be the name of the Rio Olympic Games mascot following a three-week on-line vote.

Talks have continued well past the official close of business on the final day of a key UN climate summit in Peru aimed at advancing a new global treaty.

New Zealand's Commonwealth Games gold medallist mountain biker Anton Cooper has signed on with Cannondale Factory Racing for two more years.

Spain's double world champion Fernando Alonso and Britain's Jenson Button will drive for Honda-powered McLaren in next season's Formula One competition.

Police have contacted the lawyer for Phillip Smith over the convicted murderer and sex offender's claims a corrupt prison officer helped him plan his escape to Brazil, the lawyer says.

Convicted murderer Phillip Smith is being challenged to prove his claims a prison officer helped him get a passport and suggested he flee to South America. Audio

Māori protesters predict there will be growing opposition now that the Government has granted 15 oil exploration permits to oil and gas companies worth about $110 million. Audio

Convicted murderer and sex offender Phillip Smith is accusing a prison officer of helping him get a passport and escape to South America. He made the claims through his lawyer. Audio

Convicted murderer and paedophile Phillip Smith did not want the media to take photos and film of him in court today because he did not have his toupee, lawyer Tony Ellis says. Audio

The draw for next year's FIFA Women's World Cup in Ottawa has put the Football Ferns in group A with hosts Canada, the Netherlands and China.

The Gisborne surfer Ricardo Christie has placed ninth at the World Cup of Surfing in Hawaii on Saturday putting himself in a qualification position for the 2015 World Tour.

Jenson Button is still waiting for news about his Formula One future as the McLaren board failed to decide who will partner Spaniard Fernando Alonso in their 2015 driver line-up.

A convicted murderer turned development specialist is sceptical about Phillip Smith's motives for going on hunger strike in an Auckland prison and says his treatment is standard. Audio

The Fiji men begin the defence of their Dubai Sevens crown on Friday with pool matches against France, Brazil and Argentina.

Fiji have scraped into the quarter finals despite a mixed start to the opening round of the Women's World Sevens Series in Dubai.