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News from the Waatea team. Audio

The Privacy Commissioner has approved changes made to the Search and Surveillance Bill. Audio

The latest Gross Domestic Product figures show the economy is continuing to be sluggish. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

Construction teams are working to fix earthquake damaged stopbanks in the Waimakariri and Kaiapoi rivers near Christchurch. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The spring storm that has hammered the lower South Island has been officially declared an adverse weather event - meaning government assistance will be provided. Audio

Record dairy exports have led to the second-highest ever payout from Fonterra - warming news for dairy farmers dealing with bitterly cold spring storms. Audio

The former ACT MP David Garrett has officially resigned from Parliament. Audio

New Zealand's Olympic Committee has today delayed the arrival of athletes in Delhi, and there's still no final decision on whether they'll compete at all in the Commonwealth Games. Audio

The arrival of NZ athletes in Delhi is delayed. David Garrett quits parliament and the spring storm that has hammered the lower South Island has been officially declared an adverse weather event -… Read more Audio

The Council of Trade Unions has told Parliament the Government's labour law reforms fly in the face of its goal of increasing New Zealand's productivity. Audio