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7:45 AM.Lake Hāwea locals are rallying against a plan they fear could devastate their lake and drinking water. Audio

7:37 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

7:35 AM.Market Update for 19 September 2025. Audio

7:26 AM.Summer is just around the corner, and with it, barbecues will soon be getting scrubbed up and wheeled into place. Founder of Rum and Que seasonings Matt Melville spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:20 AM.In another devastating blow for the Nelson region, its Proper Crisps factory could be moving to Auckland. Nelson Mayor Nick Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:17 AM.An Auckland woman has spoken of the horror of living surrounded by apartment buildings and is warning a plan to allow even higher ones will ruin her suburb. Jessica Hopkins reports. Audio

7:08 AM.The economy's had a much larger slump than expected, which the Finance Minister's blaming in part on Trump's trade tarrifs. Minister Nicola Willis spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:04 AM.The Black Ferns lock Alana Bremner insists they won't be burdened by the weight of expectation in tomorrow morning's World Cup semi-final against Canada. Audio

6:53 AM.Major banks have revised their interest rate forecasts following yesterday's GDP data, which showed the economy contracted faster than expected. Audio

6:44 AM.The Black Ferns have had their final day of preparations before their semi final match against Canada at the Rugby World Cup. Correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Bristol. Audio

6:38 AM.The US President Donald Trump, and First Lady Melania Trump, have wrapped up their state visit to the UK. The Associated Press' Philip Crowther spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:34 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:28 AM.The ANBL season is back. Audio

6:26 AM.There's been an increase in the number of turtles being abandoned in South Island waterways. Samantha Gee reports. Audio

6:18 AM.Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:10 AM.New Zealand's economy is weaker than expected and the slump in GDP took economists, and the Finance Minister by surprise. Auckland University professor Dr Robert MacCulloch spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:04 AM.Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone ran the fastest women's 400 metres in 40 years to claim gold at the Athletics World Champs and complete her transition from the one lap hurdles in impressive fashion. Audio

10:00 AM.In today's episode, about 40,000 primary school teachers, principals, and support staff will walk off the job on the 23rd of October, introducing a capital gains tax continues to be a major point of… Read more Audio

8:51 AM.Wellington is set to come alive this week in celebration of the creative spirit, showcasing wearable art from across the globe. Timaru finalist Steph Mcgrevy spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:47 AM.A Hawkes Bay iwi has launched a set of bilingual books retelling the journey of their ancestor from Hawaiki to Aotearoa. Pokere Paewai reports from the launch Audio

8:39 AM.For hayfever sufferers, spring can bring a whole load of unwelcome symptoms. Victoria University of Wellington professor Rewi Newnnam spoke to Corin Dann Audio

8:38 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:34 AM.Market Update for 8 30 18 September 2025 Audio

8:27 AM.Tenants have more of the power in the rental market at the moment, and it's showing up in the number of tenancies being re-let at lower levels. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

8:16 AM.The Canterbury Regional Council has declared a nitrate emergency, sparking fierce debate ahead of local elections. Agriculture Minister Todd McClay spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio