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7:13 AM.Health experts say increased capacity has to be met with safe staffing, after the Government announced 140 additional beds at hospitals across the country yesterday. Finn Blackwell has more. Audio

7:08 AM.The number of known measles cases in the country has climbed to 17, with new cases confirmed in Wellington and Auckland over the weekend. Health NZ's executive national director Dr Nick Chamberlain… Read more Audio

6:52 AM.Unemployment is expected to nudge to its highest level in nearly nine years, but the worst of the labour market downturn might be nearing its end. Audio

6:43 AM.A Wellington principal says she was following Health New Zealand advice when she gave the green light to a prize-giving ceremony now at the centre of a measles contact-tracing operation. Julia… Read more Audio

6:38 AM.Two men have been arrested after a mass stabbing on a train bound for London. Eleven passengers were injured, and five of them remain in hospital, two with life-threatening injuries. London… Read more Audio

6:32 AM.The government recently lowered its 2050 methane reduction target from 24 to 47 percent to 14 to 24 percent below the 2017 levels. Audio

6:25 AM.Time to catch up on what's happening in sport with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:19 AM.Upper Hutt residents say their children are ending up in emergency departments to get basic medications like antibiotics and asthma inhalers, because they don't have access to a local urgent care or… Read more Audio

6:13 AM.Time to catch up on what's happening overseas with our correspondent Alice Wilkins Audio

6:10 AM.From today, the public can offically submit feedback on Auckland Council's housing intensification plan. Auckland Councillor, Shane Henderson, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

10:00 AM.On today's episode, Oyster farmers are outraged after what is believed to be the biggest Wastewater spill into the Mahurangi River, this year; Fonterra shareholders have voted in support of the sale… Read more Audio

8:53 AM.It's Friday, so we cross to Australia for our weekly chat with Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:46 AM.A treasure trove of movie history has gone under the hammer in Lower Hutt, with items from a private Wellington cinema being sold off. Time Cinema was owned by John Bell who died earlier this year and… Read more Audio

8:34 AM.Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles, over his ties with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Buckingham Palace has released a statement saying King Charles has initiated a formal process… Read more Audio

8:32 AM.Another charter school has been announced by the Government, this time specially catered to students with Autism. The Autism NZ Education Hub will open in Term 3 next year, and hopes to engage… Read more Audio

8:32 AM.Quick markets update with Gyles Beckford. Audio

8:22 AM.When you apply for a benefit, it's your household income that's assessed. It's the same when you want Working for Families credits. So one parental leave expert is asking - is it fair that parents are… Read more Audio

8:14 AM.The grudge match re-match is on for the All Blacks and Ireland as they prepare to face off in Chicago on Sunday morning New Zealand time. It's the same place Ireland secured its famous first win over… Read more Audio

8:07 AM.The manufacturer of Estradot patches says its actively investigating reports that some of the patches are faulty - but so far testing hasn't found any defects. Women have been having problems with the… Read more Audio

7:52 AM.13 measles cases have now been confirmed, health officials are urging the public to get vaccinated. About 80 percent of New Zealanders are immunised but 95% coverage is needed for herd immunity… Read more Audio

7:47 AM.One of the country's largest schools has been hit by the latest measles outbreak. The current number of confirmed cases is now sitting at 13 nationwide. Auckland Grammar is closed for years 9 and 10… Read more Audio

7:41 AM.The All Blacks Northern tour kicks off tomorrow, when they face Ireland in Chicago. It's the same place the Irish secured their first ever win over the All Blacks. RNZ sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke… Read more Audio

7:33 AM.Sports Chat with Nathan Rarere. Audio

7:32 AM.Quick markets update with Gyles Beckford. Audio

7:21 AM.Tonight kids across the country will be walking the streets in their best spooky costumes hoping to score some sugary treats. Halloween hasn't typically been celebrated in New Zealand, but over the… Read more Audio