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Farmers and firefighters feel the pinch of dry weather
Already South Canterbury's on the verge of a drought and now the Otago regional Council is warning of low water levels in rivers used for irrigation. Audio
New code of practice for fluoridation
A new code of practice for the use of fluoride in drinking water supplies has been released by Water New Zealand. Audio
Some lucky motorists get petrol bargain
Petrol has dipped below $1.70 a litre in some areas as oil companies rush to match a Gull Christmas campaign Audio
BSA rejects Taranaki Regional Council complaints against RNZ
The Broadcasting Standards Authority has rejected a complaint laid by the Taranaki Regional Council over a Radio New Zealand story on fracking waste disposal. Audio
Confusion surrounds escaped killer Smith's fate
There's Confusion around escaped killer Phillip Smith's situation in Brazil, with it even being suggested he could walk free from a Rio jail within days. Audio
Coroner investigating death of visiting PNG soldier
A coroner investigating the death of a visiting Papua New Guinean soldier has heard how a fellow soldier pleaded with her superior to call for an ambulance, but was ignored. Audio
Community groups silenced by fear of funding cuts
Community groups are being muzzled by fears that speaking out against government policies will result in funding cuts. Audio
Report says 600 people are inslaved in NZ.
A new report says New Zealand has an estimated 600 people living in some sort of slavery, often employment related. Audio
Don't become fugitive's pawns, media warned
Fugitive Phillip Smith has told Radio New Zealand his version of why he fled the country, but a law professor is warning the media not to become a pawn in the criminal's mind games. Audio
Convicted murderer on run days after temporary release from prison
A convicted murderer is on the run after he absconded while on temporary release from Springhill Prison near Huntly. Audio
Solar power supporters angry energy firms are slashing payments
As we have been reporting supporters of solar power are outraged two energy companies have slashed the price they pay to buy excess energy generated by customers. Audio
Experts question new measures to tackle IS risk
Experts are questioning whether the the threat of Islamic State is significant enough to justify sweeping new measures to be introduced by the Government. Audio
Mixed reaction on flag referenda costs
The Government will spend almost 26 million dollars on the New Zealand flag whether or not the country votes to change it. Audio
NZ child poverty rate static, UNICEF report says
A report by the United Nations agency UNICEF, shows while other countries are reducing child poverty there has been little improvement in New Zealand. Audio
Rate of child poverty in New Zealand barely changed
A new Unicef report shows that while other countries are succeeding in reducing child poverty, in New Zealand it's not improving. Audio
Malaysian diplomat back in court today
The former Malaysian diplomat accused of attacking a Wellington woman five months ago is to re-appear in court today. Audio
Malaysian diplomat due in Wellington
The Malaysian diplomat accused of a sex crime against a Wellington woman is expected to arrive in New Zealand, five months after an MFAT bungle let him go. Audio
Otago University prepares for disciplinary action over facebook page
The vice-chancellor of Otago University says she is very disappointed a facebook page hosted explicit photos of female students without their consent. Audio
The battle for the Chatham Rise seabed off Canterbury
A rock phosphate miner has launched its bid to get marine consent by arguing the Chatham Rise seabed off Canterbury is not significant for fishing or spawning. Audio
Jockey banned for seven years
The Central Districts jockey David Walker has been banned from racing for seven years and castigated for betraying the sport. Audio
