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Tonga's Minister of Transport, Paul Karalus, has resigned his post following the the sinking of the inter-island ferry the Princess Ashika. Audio

China gave the world Chairman Mao's 'Little Red Book' - Now the Cuban authorities have published a collection of the 'Thoughts of Fidel Castro'. Audio

The Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has accused Colombian troops of carrying out a military incursion into Venezuela. Audio

One of the defeated candidates in Iran's presidential election is demanding an investigation into the treatment of detainees who were arrested during demonstrations against President Mahmoud… Read more Audio

Police in Northern India say at least 43 people have been killed after a landslide triggered by heavy rain buried parts of 3 remote villages in the Himalayan foothills Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

The country's largest paper mill is applying to extend permits to discharge effluent into the Tarawera River for 35 more years. Audio

For the latest news from the UK, we're joined now by our correspondent in London, Barney Burnham. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

The Hawke's Bay Regional Council is confident the majority of almost 2000 potentially hazardous sites in the region, are of low risk to people and the environment. Audio

News from the business sector. Audio

The Tongan Prime Minister has just given a televised address to the nation about the government's response to the Ferry disaster. Audio