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7:52 AM.Horse riders say they're being systemically discriminated against when it comes to safe road access and have lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission. New Zealand Equestrian Advocacy… Read more Audio

7:47 AM.Auckland, Northland and the Chatham Islands will be exempt from earthquake prone building rules because of the areas' low seismic risk, under changes announced by the Government yesterday. Auckland… Read more Audio

7:40 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

7:36 AM.Market Update for 30 September 2025 Audio

7:25 AM.More and more job seekers are using AI to write their CVs and cover letters. Tribe Recruitment's Sarah White spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:20 AM.A crucial meeting is expected today between Netball New Zealand and Dame Noeline Taurua as they try to solve a stand-off that's left the Silver Ferns without their long-time coach. Former Coach Yvonne… Read more Audio

7:15 AM.While the earthquake-prone building system overhaul has been welcomed by many in the North Island, building owners in Dunedin are facing a different prospect. Dunedin Property Developer Russell Lund… Read more Audio

7:10 AM.Wellington building owners are greeting changes to earthquake strengthening standards with cautious optimism. Political reporter Giles Dexter reports. Audio

7:06 AM.White Ferns batter Maddy Green believes the side is in a good place heading into this week's World Cup despite losing both of their warmup games. Audio

6:52 AM.Business news for 30 September 2025 Audio

6:47 AM.Several universities have given up using software to detect the use of Artificial Intelligence in student work. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio

6:43 AM.The health minister says New Zealanders are now getting more timely access to care. Simeon Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:40 AM.US President Donald Trump has expressed renewed optimism about reaching a deal to end the war in Gaza, as he meets with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. Correspondent… Read more Audio

6:35 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:25 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:20 AM.Some Massey first home buyers were shocked to find their new builds delivered with bare soil instead of finished yards. Lucy Xia reports. Audio

6:15 AM.Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:10 AM.More than 18-hundred water and infrastructure experts are gathering in Christchurch for the country's biggest-ever water summit. Water New Zealand Chief Executive Gillian Blythe spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.Former Black Cap Dan Vettori says he wasn't interested in the New Zealand head coaching role that was recently filled by Rob Walter. Audio

8:55 AM.We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:47 AM.An Auckland Jiu Jitsu club have brought a haul of medals back from a recent world championship. Team member Tyler Clayton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss Audio

8:40 AM.It's been one of the biggest bird of the year elections in recent year, with over 75,000 votes cast. Forest and Bird's Nicola Toki revealed the winner to Corin Dann. Audio

8:36 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:35 AM.Market Update for 29 september 2025 Audio

8:24 AM.New Zealanders might be wealthier and our incomes might have lifted in recent years, but there are a large number of people being paid at around minimum wage rates. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds… Read more Audio