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Compromise reached over Queens Wharf
Auckland's multi-million dollar argument with the Government about an old cargo shed on the city's waterfront has been settled. Audio
Government confirms other venues may be considered
The government is threatening to pull the plug on the Auckland waterfront venue for the Rugby World Cup, unless the wrangling over a one hundred year old cargo shed can be resolved. Audio
Will NZ take legal action over Japanese whaling?
New Zealand is considering legal action against Japan to try to stop its whaling in the Southern Ocean, following the collapse of international negotiations. Audio
Whaling summit still in stalemate
In Morocco, talks are continuing to try and find a compromise deal on whaling, but there are few signs of progress. Audio
Foreign Affairs Minister says future of whaling in the balance
The International Whaling Commission begins a crucial five-day meeting in Morocco where countries will be wrestling to end a 24-year deadlock over so-called scientific whaling. Audio
Questions raised over spending by Foreign Affairs
The Labour Party's asking why the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has spent 10 million dollars on consultants and contractors - when other Government departments have been told to tighten their… Audio
Israel to deport all foreign activists from aid flotilla
Israeli embassy staff and their families are leaving Turkey as tensions escalate over the commando raid on the aid convoy to Gaza. Audio
Israel prepares for arrival of another aid ship
For the latest from Gaza, we're joined by BBC producer Hamada Abu-qamar . Audio
NZer on Gaza Strip aid convoy
The sister of a New Zealander who was on board a humanitarian aid flotilla that was stormed by Israeli commandos, has confirmed she's safe and well. Audio
Foreign Affairs Minister says the whaling plan is a step backwards
Reaction from The Minister of Foreign Affairs Murray McCully. Audio
Minister of Foreign Affairs responds
Murray McCully comments on funding overhaul for disaster relief work overseas. Audio
Cans to be served at Rugby World Cup despite police fears
The Minister for the Rugby World Cup, Murray McCully, says a decision to allow beer to be sold in cans at rugby world cup games was not made as a result of pressure from the sponsor Heineken. Audio
NZ pledges aid to cyclone struck Fiji
The Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully joins us. Audio
New Zealand holds private talks with Fiji in Canberra
The New Zealand government's held private talks with a member of Fiji's interim government in Canberra overnight. Audio
McCully says Taliban's reintegration would raise concerns
The Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully says an offer to bring members of the Taliban back into the fold in Afghanistan could be problematic. Audio
Haiti Earthquake traps New Zealand children
The three children who are New Zealand citizens and their father, a Haitian, were in the Port Au Prince hotel where they live when the quake struck. Audio
Govt says Maritime NZ will investigate whaling collision
New Zealand anti-whaling protestors and a Japanese security ship are both blaming each other for a collision near Antarctica that's torn the bow off the New Zealand boat. Audio
Heads of NZ and Australian missions expelled from Fiji
The heads of the New Zealand and Australian High Commissions have been expelled from Fiji over claims both countries have interfered with the functioning of the Fijian judiciary. Audio
Opposition parties question SAS deployment
Opposition parties are questioning how the Government can send troops to support the Afghan Government after it approved a new law removing a number of freedoms for Afghan women. Audio
Pacific Forum overshadowed by ferry disaster
Leaders at the Pacific Islands Forum in Australia say the mood has turned somber following a ferry diaster off the coast of Tonga. Audio