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6:45 AM.With natural gas reserves dropping, prices rising and the future of gas supply uncertain, some New Zealand home owners may be considering switching to electric. Ben Mayne from Ben Mayne Plumbing and… Read more Audio

6:38 AM.Vessels that were attempting to reach Gaza as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, have been seen arriving at a port in Israel, after being intercepted by the navy. Correspondent Alexander Cornwell… Read more Audio

6:34 AM.What could the sale of Bremworth mean for New Zealand wool? Audio

6:27 AM.Scott Robertson has made plenty of changes for his All Blacks team for Perth. Audio

6:24 AM.The redevelopment of Wellington's Town Hall is nearing the pointy end, with much of its auditorium completed. Reporter Nick James has more. Audio

6:16 AM.Last month Tesla introduced what it calls 'self-driving, supervised' software to New Zealand and Australia. New Zealander Alex Kendall is chief executive and co-founder of Wayve AI, and he spoke to… Read more Audio

6:09 AM.Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:04 AM.All Blacks coach Scott Robertson says midfielder Billy Proctor needed a break and Quinn Tupaea deserved an opportunity to start in tomorrow's Bledisloe Cup test in Perth. Audio

10:00 AM.In today's episode, more than 11,500 allied health workers have voted to strike for 24 hours as part of a mega strike later this month; Meridian Energy says the government's long-awaited energy… Read more Audio

8:56 AM.A much-loved Christchurch ice cream van has been snapped up by two long-time customers. Sarah Eddy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:52 AM.Over the past year a group of tā moko artists have studied over 200 toi moko, or Māori ancestral heads at Te Papa with the hope of identifying their iwi and eventually returning them home. Māori News… Read more Audio

8:40 AM.The government is touring the country as part of a Rural Health roadshow, aimed at hearing directly from communities about their healthcare needs. Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

8:37 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:35 AM.Market Update for 2 October 2025 Audio

8:26 AM.It's been a difficult time for anyone looking for a job - but if you're looking for a "recession proof" option for the future, employment experts say there are a few roles to consider. Money… Read more Audio

8:22 AM.A quarry company seeking to take over a section of regional park is confident it's offering a like-for-like land swap, despite protests from local advocates. Kate Green has more. Audio

8:16 AM.A new report says foul environmental odours are common in New Zealand, and they can make people sick. Lead author Dr Jonathan Jarman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:08 AM.Auckland Airport is in the midst of a multi-billion-dollar transformation it says will set New Zealand up for the future. Auckland Airport CEO Carrie Hurihanganui spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:06 AM.Australia's total of 326 proved too much for the White Ferns as the defending champions scored an 89 run win in their opening game at the World Cup. Audio

7:51 AM.The politics of power is certain to feature in election year - with all three coalition parties staking out distinct positions on how to fix the electricity market. Acting political editor Craig… Read more Audio

7:39 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

7:36 AM.Market Update for 2 October 2025 Audio

7:27 AM.Auckland Council is considering halving rubbish collections - cutting the service from weekly to fortnightly. Auckland Council general manager of waste solutions Justine Haves spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

7:19 AM.Meridian Energy says the government's long-awaited energy reforms are bold, and provide clarity. Meridian chief executive Mike Roan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:08 AM.More than 11,500 allied health workers have voted to strike for 24 hours as part of a mega strike later this month. PSA delegate and mental health social worker Andy Colwell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio