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7:06 AM.Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has reignited the Jevon McSkimming scandal - disputing claims put forward by politicians, the new top cop, and the IPCA. Acting political editor Craig… Read more Audio

6:53 AM.Morning business news. Audio

6:43 AM.The police minister is rejecting claims he knew more about the Jevon McSkimming situation, than he let on. Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:37 AM.Tourists and bar staff are among the 25 people killed in a fire at a nightclub in Goa, India. Audio

6:34 AM.Morning Rural News for 8 December 2025. Audio

6:25 AM.An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:22 AM.Thousands of electric bike riders are taking to a central North Island great ride trail even though e-bikes are illegal on it. Phil Pennington reports. Audio

6:15 AM.World News Wrap for 8 December 2025. Audio

6:08 AM.ASB's latest quarterly economic forecast suggests New Zealand's economy is finally turning a corner after last year's recession. ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

10:00 AM.Holidaymakers travelling with Air New Zealand in the lead-up to Christmas could find themselves caught out by cabin-crew strikes, despite Monday's planned industrial action being called off; An… Read more Audio

8:57 AM.Flowering Pohutukawa trees are the sign summer is here - and many we've seen are already in full bloom. But are they flowering earlier this year? Ecologist and botanist Associate Professor Bruce… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.For more than three decades, residents have decorated their homes for everyone to enjoy. Audio

8:44 AM.A New Zealand chamber choir has left its mark on Europe, with one critic calling them the best choir they've ever heard. Chief Executive of Choirs Aotearoa, Arne Hermann spoke to Corin Dann Audio

8:40 AM.A vandal's been at work disrupting the Matairangi/Mt Victoria mountain bike tracks - leaving logs on tracks, digging holes and creating makeshift barricades through the week. Local rider Rod Bardsley… Read more Audio

8:34 AM.Market Update for 5 December 2025 Audio

8:25 AM.Housing Minister Chris Bishop says tenants should negotiate a rent decrease, as rents fall. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has some tips and spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:19 AM.One News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and RNZ sports reporter Joe Porter discuss this weekend's sport action. Audio

8:10 AM.A new plane route connecting Asia with South America via New Zealand, has officially taken flight. Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:06 AM.Rachin Ravindra says he couldn't have imagined a better day after blasting a near run a ball 176 to help the Black Caps take control of the opening test against the West Indies in Christchurch. Audio

7:55 AM.It's officially the festive season, and businesses are preparing to shut up shop for the holidays. Sarah Hussey owns three cafes throughout Dunedin called The Perc, and will be shutting two as it is… Read more Audio

7:50 AM.Sausage sizzles and family days are among the many creative ways health providers are spreading awareness of the risk of measles and getting people vaccinated amidst the current outbreak. RNZ's Lucy… Read more Audio

7:46 AM.The High Court has ruled that holiday rental company Bachcare's cancellation terms were unfair. John Small, Commerce Commission chair, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:35 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

7:35 AM.Market Update for 5 December 2025 Audio

7:25 AM.With the Christmas shopping season well and truly in swing - sometimes it's easier to do the Christmas shopping online instead of battling the crowds. Chris Wilkinson, Managing Director of the First… Read more Audio