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6:48 AM.An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio

6:39 AM.The Government's plan to scrap regional councils and hand responsibilities over to mayor-led combined territories boards marks the biggest structural shift in local government in decades. Doug Leeder… Read more Audio

6:34 AM.As the UK Chancellor puts the finishing touches on her budget ahead of tomorrow's announcement - more details are emerging about what will be in it. London correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

6:31 AM.The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio

6:23 AM.An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:19 AM.A report suggests Wellington City Council could save tens of millions of dollars through drastic job cuts, but councillors won't be drawn on whether hundreds of staff are facing layoffs. Mary Argue… Read more Audio

6:13 AM.Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:08 AM.As we wait for today's official cash rate announcement, one economist says we've turned a corner and things are feeling, overall, a lot more positive. Cameron Bagrie spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

10:00 AM.Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; An aviation commentator says Air New Zealand staff going on strike could have a severe impact throughout Oceania; About 70% of the 50,000 plus… Read more Audio

8:50 AM.A new study shows a one-week social media break can boost young people's mental health. Audio

8:41 AM.An aviation commentator says Air New Zealand staff going on strike could have a severe impact throughout Oceania. Irene King spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

8:34 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:33 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

8:26 AM.Another well-known retail brand signed off at the weekend, NZSale closed its internet doors on Sunday. Audio

8:23 AM.A controversial 1080 poisoning was dropped over thousands of hectares of the island in an attempt at killing feral cats and saving a bird from extinction. But locals worry the poison could put… Read more Audio

8:17 AM.Former Defence Minister Ron Mark wants the New Zealand Defence Force to take better care of troops when they return from deployment. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:08 AM.Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report. Audio

7:49 AM.Consumer NZ has spent 12-weeks tracking the prices of products from four big box retailers, to see if the bargains are all they're cracked up to be. Head of research and advocacy at Consumer NZ, Gemma… Read more Audio

7:43 AM.A group representing building inspectors says the changes to the Building Act are a good start, but could go further. Building Officials Institute chief executive Nick Hill spoke to Melissa… Read more Audio

7:33 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

7:22 AM.The number of university students earning A's is on the up - and could soon be the most common grade. Dr James Kierstead carried out the study and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:18 AM.Metallica thrilled tens of thousands of fans at Eden Park the weekend - generating more than an estimated 5-million-dollars for Auckland's economy. Audio

7:11 AM.More than 2000 Air New Zealand flight attendants will walk off the job on December 8, after failing to reach agreement over pay and conditions. The president of the Flight Attendants Association of… Read more Audio

7:08 AM.Oil and gas companies were given privileged access to confidential cabinet drafts during their two-year campaign to weaken regulations. Kirsty Johnston reports. Audio

6:52 AM.Business News for 25 November 2025. Audio