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5:52 AM.Deputy Leader of the National Party and Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaks to Nathan Rarere about Kainga Ora, tax cuts, and proposed gun reforms. Audio

5:42 AM.It's an Olympic year and our elite athletes are busy training for selection in their chosen sports - in the hope of securing their golden ticket to Paris. We check in with 24-year-old canoe sprinter… Read more Audio

5:34 AM.Dozens of gym goers in South Auckland are saddened to hear the council wants to remove a beloved cat from the Manurewa Pools and Leisure Centre.

MPAL has lived at the centre for five years and has… Read more Audio

5:25 AM.To Japan, where a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Seoul for a summit on democracy resulted in North Korea testing their missiles and Japanese couples might be making memories… Read more Audio

5:15 AM.To South America, where Senators in Argentina have voted down President Javier Milei's 'mega-decree', resulting in tension between Milei and Vice President Victoria Villarruel; There's also some… Read more Audio

5:06 AM.To the United Kingdom, where Former President Barack Obama has visited Rishi Sunak at Number 10 despite rumours milling around on the future of Sunak's leadership of the Conservative Party; The UK's… Read more Audio

5:52 AM.To Gaza now, and the World Health Organization is warning that the humanitarian situation there is the worst that many experienced aid workers have ever seen. This comes after aid agencies… Read more Audio

5:46 AM.After months of conflict in Gaza, UN figures show close to 2 million people have been displaced across the region, and are facing starvation as Israel continues its attack. Some manage to leave, but… Read more Audio

5:23 AM.With us from the fresh produce markets is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth. Audio

5:12 AM.For more on the Russian elections and other news out of Europe, our correspondent in Sweden is Dr Anita Purcell-Sjölund. Audio

5:06 AM.Mitch McCann is Newshub's North America correspondent - and he's joins us from New York. Audio

5:51 AM.Today marks five years since the mosque attacks killed 51 and seriously injured 40 others. This afternoon's congregation or Jummah is one of the most important acts of worship for Muslims. It was… Read more Audio

5:46 AM.It's been a rollicking start to the new Super Rugby Pacific Season, with upsets all over the show. The biggest shock so far is no doubt the Crusaders, 14 time champions, winless from their first three… Read more Audio

5:37 AM.If the snow season doesnt hit this year we might have found the solution, Downhill Skateboarding! Christchurch's Elissah Mah represented New Zealand at last month's World Downhill Skateboarding… Read more Audio

5:34 AM.As home loan rates drop, people might be tempted to shop around for a better deal. Or perhaps they have come into some money and want to pay off their fixed-rate loan early. But potential interest… Read more Audio

5:23 AM.Time now to get the latest from the world of fresh produce with the Minister of Fruit and Vege, Glenn Forsyth. Fruit of the Week: NZ Fresh Figs Audio

5:16 AM.Time now to get the latest from the Pacific with our correspondent Kalafi Moala in Tonga. Audio

5:05 AM.Time now to get the latest from our US correspondent Bevan Hurley. Audio

5:50 AM.Time now for our weekly catch up with His Majesty's Loyal 0pposition - and Labour MP Jan Tinetti joins us again this week. Audio

5:46 AM.The government's agreed to give Ruapehu Alpine Lifts one last bailout. The Whakapapa ski field operator will get another seven million dollars so the 2024 season can go ahead. But they've got to find… Read more Audio

5:35 AM.It's that time of the month where we drop back into the SPCA Centre in Mangere for our regular feature. The Centre currently has 516 animals under its care, 374 of which are cats, including 154 in… Read more Audio

5:24 AM.Nathan Rarere talks with Taranaki regional reporter Robin Martin. Audio

5:17 AM.To south Asia now, joining Nathan Rarere from Islamabad is Anas Mallick Audio

5:12 AM.We head now to Europe - Anita Purcell-Sjölund is on the job from Sweden. Audio