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7:25 AM.The Ministry of Health's flu tracker shows the number New Zealanders reporting both fever and cough symptoms is currently higher than at the same time in the last four years. So could a nasal spray… Read more Audio

7:20 AM.More than 100 jobs are set to go, with Carter Holt Harvey closing its plywood manufacturing plant in Tokoroa. Worker Amira Turner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:15 AM.A class action lawsuit is being lodged against Hawke's Bay Regional Council this week, alleging incompetence led to 400 properties and businesses flooding in Wairoa last year. Tairawhiti Hawke's Bay… Read more Audio

7:10 AM.The government will release its long-awaited response to challenges in the energy market on Wednesday morning. Major Electricity Users' Group Chair John Harbord spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:06 AM.The White Ferns enter the 50-over Cricket World Cup in India with a greater belief in their abilities. Audio

6:52 AM.Business news for 1 October 2025 Audio

6:45 AM.There could be fresh hope for the future of the iconic Chateau Tongariro, following a major government shake-up of earthquake-prone building rules. Ruapehu District mayor Weston Kirton spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

6:40 AM.Hamas is reviewing a 20-point Gaza peace plan announced by US President Donald Trump. Correspondent Blake Sifton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

6:34 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:25 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:20 AM.The latest quarterly data for the government's mental health targets is out on Wednesday, showing improvements in patients accessing timely primary or specialist mental health and addiction services… Read more Audio

6:15 AM.Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

6:10 AM.The government's education reforms have come under the blowtorch from a prominent educator, who accused it of manufacturing a major crisis where one does not exist. Bali Haque spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:06 AM.New Zealand sprinter Danielle Aitchison has won the 100 metre T36 final at the World Para Athletics Championships in India. Audio

10:00 AM.In today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins has blasted the government's decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood, calling it "morally reprehensible" and a failure of leadership, US… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.A Hokitika hunter is training a goat to join her on hunts. Tess Brunton reports. Audio

8:50 AM.An ultra-endurance event is underway right now in Christchurch's Hagley Park where athletes have six days to walk or run as far as they can with rest and sleep totally up to them. Kiwi-race record… Read more Audio

8:40 AM.US President Donald Trump says a Gaza peace deal is "beyond very close", after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Toni Waterman spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:35 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:34 AM.Market Update for 30 September 2025 Audio

8:24 AM.New data from Colliers confirms what many shoppers have noticed - there are a lot more empty shops in our main centres' streets. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:23 AM.If you're catching a cab from Wellington's airport, you might find the driver is unwilling to take you. Krystal Gibbens reports. Audio

8:17 AM.A new survey shows young New Zealanders want more time devoted to relationship and sexuality education, and for it to begin at a younger age. Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa chief executive Jackie Edmond… Read more Audio

8:08 AM.Labour leader Chris Hipkins has blasted the government's decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood, calling it "morally reprehensible" and a failure of leadership. Mr Hipkins spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.Former Silver Ferns coach Yvonne Willering believes Grace Nweke's statement following the Taini Jamieson series will help to force Netball New Zealand to make a decision on the future of coach Dame… Read more Audio