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Gloriavale's leaders have announced they'll challenge the forced closure of its school. Liz Gregory from the Gloriavale Leavers Supporter Trust spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The parents of a 13-year-old who died by suspected suicide after contacting multiple helplines are pleading for better information sharing by crisis services. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

Finance minister Nicola Willis has ended the year on a high with a surprise 1.1% increase in GDP for the most recent quarter. Port of Auckland chief executive Roger Gray spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

We've got some Christmas messages from the political leaders at Parliament to bring you throughout the programme. First up we have the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, and Labour leader, Chris… Audio

An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio

Sixteen people remain in hospital across Sydney following the Bondi Beach attack. RNZ's Charlotte Cook reports from Sydney. Audio

Community volunteers and emergency services are bracing for a surge of young partygoers as New Year hotspots fill up across the country. Harm-reduction group Red Frogs' National Media Liaison, Shannon… Audio

European Union leaders are meeting to discuss using frozen Russian assets to fund a loan to help Ukraine's war effort. Correspondent William Denselow spoke to Corin Dann from Brussels. Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere. Audio

The retail, construction and manufacturing sectors are cautiously optimistic about recent growth in the country's economy. Delphine Herbert reports. Audio

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

It's been a busy week in economic and business news, with fresh GDP figures showing the economy grew in the September Quarter, and the new Reserve Bank Governor releasing her first major monetary… Audio

Here's some of our most memorable First Up moments from 2025 Audio

Flatpack furniture is a fraught and frustrating festive feature, Ke-Xin Li meets two enterprising young women offering to put it all together for you. Audio

The Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth has his FRUIT OF THE YEAR Audio

The Epstein files are due for release this week - Zach Montellaro reports from Washington DC Audio

Fog and pollution are a feature of the North Indian winter - Anas Mallick reports from Islamabad. Audio