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7:47 AM.The Prime Minister is heading to China on Tuesday, where he will be meeting some of the world's most influential leaders at a time of increased global volatility. Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

7:47 AM.A win at the weekend has sent the Chiefs to the Super Rugby Pacific final against the Crusaders in Christchurch. Rugby commentator Tony Johnson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:40 AM.The death of Maurice Gee has prompted many New Zealanders to pay tribute to the late novelist. Te Awhi Rito Reading Ambassador Kate de Goldi spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:37 AM.An advocacy group is seeking a judicial review after the Environmental Protection Agency declined to do a full reassessment of the main ingredient in weedkiller, glyphosphate. Environmental Law… Read more Audio

7:27 AM.Hamilton once again has an international airport, with new flights to and from Australia beginning on Monday. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio

7:25 AM.The collapsed Du Val property group is in the High Court on Monday in a bid to fight the moves that ultimately led to it being put in statutory management. Reporter Rowan Quinn spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

7:20 AM.Tearfund says it is shameful that trafficking victims are being deported from New Zealand when they should be protected. Gill Bonnett reports. Audio

7:13 AM.President Donald Trump vetoed an Israeli plan to kill Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Correspondent Mitch McCann spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:10 AM.Iran has launched a new wave of missiles at Israel. Sam Mednick, an Associated Press reporter in Tel Aviv, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:06 AM.Auckland City were outclassed 10-nil by German giants Bayern Munich in their opening FIFA Club World Cup game in Cincinnati. Audio

6:53 AM.Business news for 16 June 2025 Audio

6:45 AM.The mayor of South Taranaki said a boat accident which killed two and left one in hospital is an absolute tragedy. Phil Nixon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:38 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:27 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:25 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:15 AM.The waitlist for dental treatment has grown by about 1500 children in two years. The New Zealand Dental Association's Dr Robin Whyman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:12 AM.Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks on each other overnight into Monday, killing scores and raising fears of a wider conflict. Jordan Grimmer-Tufik, a New Zealander living in Tel Aviv, spoke to… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.Auckland City have been beaten 10-nil by German giants Bayern Munich in their FIFA Club World Cup game in Cincinnati. Audio

10:00 AM.In today's episode, at least 290 people have been killed when an Air India plane bound for London crashed minutes after taking off from the city of Ahmedabad, Air New Zealand chief executive Greg… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.It is Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:45 AM.Listen to our weekly political panel. Audio

8:42 AM.As many as 100,000 people are expected through the southern hemisphere's biggest agricultural event this week. Fieldays chief executive Richard Lindroos spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:37 AM.Consultation for the draft intermediate and secondary school English curriculum will close on Friday. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio

8:35 AM.The Super Rugby semi-finals get underway in Christchurch on Friday. Audio

8:28 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio